Daniel Craig is the "greatest Bond." According to "Quantum of Solace" co-producer Michael G. Wilson, the actor - who reprises his role as the British spy for a second time in the new movie - has eclipsed all of his predecessors, including Sir Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan, with his portrayal of 007.

Wilson told British radio station Heart FM: "He is the greatest Bond right now and the people love him."

Wilson also confirmed Craig will definitely be returning to the role for a third time and revealed work will start on the next movie in early 2009.

He said: "Last time when we were in post production on 'Casino Royale' we were already working on 'Quantum of Solace.'"

"This time we haven't started, but in January we are going to get some writers together and start kicking some ideas around."

Long-running Bond producer Barbara Broccoli hopes 40-year-old Craig will continue as the secret agent for years to come.

She said: "He's got to come back, we're not going to let him go."

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