Daniel Craig Will Need Surgery Following Injury on Set of ‘Bond 25’
Daniel Craig suffered a nasty ankle injury on the set of the new James Bond film.
On Thursday, the film’s official Twitter account announced that the actor will undergo ankle surgery after the injury and will require a few weeks of rest.
“BOND 25 update: Daniel Craig will be undergoing minor ankle surgery resulting from an injury sustained during filming in Jamaica,” the statement read. “Production will continue whilst Craig is rehabilitating for two weeks post-surgery. The film remains on track for the same release date in April 2020.”
/photo/1BOND 25 update: Daniel Craig will be undergoing minor ankle surgery resulting from an injury sustained during filming in Jamaica. Production will continue whilst Craig is rehabilitating for two weeks post-surgery. The film remains on track for the same release date in April 2020. pic.twitter.com/qJN0Sn4gEx
— James Bond (@007) May 22, 2019
According to Page Six, Craig fell on a dock while filming. He has suffered multiple injuries over the years for the role, including knocking out two of his teeth while filming Casino Royale.
The new Bond film is the 25th in the historic franchise. It stars Rami Malek as the principal villain, as well as Billy Magnussen and Lashana Lynch.
