'Blank' Bond Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig says he has a "blank page" as James Bond.

The UK-born actor believes the next instalment of the spy film franchise could go in a completely new direction.

Daniel said: "I genuinely think we've got a blank page now. We started something with 'Casino Royale' and wrapped it up with 'Quantum of Solace' - we're ready to begin again and do what we want."

Daniel also admits he was surprised by the success of 'Casino Royale' - his debut performance as James Bond.

The 40-year-old actor added to Britain's Daily Express newspaper: "Everyone thought it was going to be s**t. So when it wasn't, they were all just completely surprised. I think that 'Quantum of Solace' is as good a movie as 'Casino Royale' The difference is that last time people were surprised by the fact they enjoyed it."

He also revealed portraying the British spy allows him to act out a mid-life crisis, rather than actually having one.

Daniel explained: "I'm having a mid-life crisis as they go, I'm driving around in an Aston Martin and wearing sharp suits and sort of going around with beautiful girls. I'm acting my mid-life crisis out on movies."