Daniel Craig gives his brutal advice for the next James Bond

Daniel Craig has dished out his wild advice for the next James Bond after hanging up his boots on 007.

The 54-year-old actor retired from his role as a secret agent after the blockbuster No Time To Die and there has been much speculation as to who is next in line, with Aaron Taylor Johnson and Henry Cavill leading the ratings favourites. betting shops.

Daniel was asked what words of wisdom he has for his successor in an interview with Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott on magic radio.

'Don't be s**t!': Daniel Craig has dished out his wild advice for the next James Bond, after hanging up his 007 boots

‘Don’t be s**t!’: Daniel Craig has dished out his wild advice for the next James Bond, after hanging up his 007 boots

The 007 agent actor was promoting his latest film Knives Out with Kate Hudson when Ronan asked, “I’m not going to ask you the obvious, the elephant in the room.”

But I’m not going to ask you that question. What I’m going to ask you is…’, before Kate interrupted: ‘What’s the elephant in the room?’

To which Ronan replied, “Who’s the next James Bond?” and Daniel quipped, “Like I know.”

Time for the next 007: The actor, 54, retired from his role as a secret agent after the blockbuster No Time To Die and speculation has rife as to who is next in line.

Time for the next 007: The actor, 54, retired from his role as a secret agent after the blockbuster No Time To Die and speculation has rife as to who is next in line.

The Boyzone singer then asked the actor what it takes to be ‘James Bond.’

Perplexed by the words, Daniel said, ‘Oh, I don’t know. God…’, before adding: ‘Don’t be sh*t!’.

The Casino Royale heartthrob’s witty response was met with laughs in the studio with Ronan yelling, “Yes, my favorite quote.”

Funny: Daniel was asked what words of wisdom he has for his successor in an interview with Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott and the actor responded

Entertaining: The Casino Royale heartthrob's witty response was met with laughs in the studio with Ronan yelling:

Funny: Daniel (left) was asked what words of wisdom he has for his successor in an interview with Ronan Keating (right) and Harriet Scott and the actor responded: “Don’t be crap!”

The anticipation builds: The conversation then turned to the huge list of actor names who could take his place.  Kate added:

The anticipation builds: The conversation then turned to the huge list of actor names who could take his place. Kate added: “I’m so intrigued by this, I can’t wait to find out.”

Hollywood Stars: Kate and Daniel have blazed a promotional trail for their latest film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Hollywood Stars: Kate and Daniel have blazed a promotional trail for their latest film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

The conversation then turned to the huge list of names of actors who could take his place.

Kate added: “I’m so intrigued by this, I can’t wait to find out.”

Earlier this week, it was reported that Aaron met with the producers of 007 to discuss the iconic role following Daniel’s departure.

The new 007?  Aaron Taylor-Johnson 'has already filmed an iconic gun barrel teaser' for producers amid rumors he's expected to be the next James Bond.

Favourite: Henry Cavill is also among the favorites of the bookmakers

The new 007? Earlier this week, it was reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson (left) met with producers to discuss the iconic role following the departure of Daniel, Henry Cavill (right) is also among the bookies’ favourites.

According to Puck News, Aaron met with producer Barbara Broccoli and sources claim the meeting went “very well” after he allegedly filmed a secret audition late last year.

MailOnline contacted representatives for Aaron and Barbara for comment.

It was reported in December that Aaron had filmed scenes as the secret agent, shooting the memorable “gun barrel teaser footage” seen in movies over the years.

Iconic: In December it was reported that Aaron had filmed scenes as the secret agent, filming the memorable

Iconic: In December it was reported that Aaron had filmed scenes as the secret agent, shooting the memorable “gun barrel teaser footage” seen in movies over the years.

said a source Sun at the time: ‘Aaron has so impressed the bosses that he’s filmed one of the franchise’s famous gun barrel teaser scenes, something every actor does. That move takes him one step closer to signing a deal.

They added: “Brand bosses were genuinely impressed with his unique combination of acting intensity and his impressive catalog of action movies.”

Aaron, who is married to Fifty Shades Of Gray director Sam Taylor-Johnson, 55, has starred in the movies Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Godzilla.

Link?  Tom Hardy (pictured) and James Norton (right) are the two 6/1 favorites to succeed Craig.

Talented: James has risen to prominence thanks to his roles in Happy Valley and McMafia

Link? Tom Hardy (L) and James Norton (R) are both 6/1 favorites to be Craig’s successor

It follows reports that Idris Elba has walked away from ‘years of talks’ with movie bosses to become the next Bond, paving the way for a new 007.

Subsequently, bookmakers William Hill put Henry Cavill in front at 5/2, Regé Jean-Page at odds of 4/1, followed by Tom Hardy and James Norton both at 6/1 and Chiwetel Ejiofor at 7/1.

Henry, 39, recently revealed that he was leaving The Witcher, with Australian actor Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt of Rivia.

Craig has starred in five of the Bond films, from Casino Royale to No Time to Die.

Withdrawal: Follows reports that Idris Elba walked away from 'years of talks' with movie bosses to become the next Bond, paving the way for a new 007

Withdrawal: Follows reports that Idris Elba walked away from ‘years of talks’ with movie bosses to become the next Bond, paving the way for a new 007