James Bond bosses 'confident Daniel Craig WILL do fifth film'

When asked, Daniel Craig has made his future as James Bond look bleak during promotion for the smash hit fourth film Spectre.

But in spite of his negativity, 007 producer Michael G Wilson confirmed on Friday that they are have as good as secured the actor for another three years.

According to reports in The Sunday Mirror, Daniel has made himself available to feature in one more film - they just need to get him to sign the contract.

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Will he be back? Daniel Craig has left fans guessing as to whether he'll be back as James Bond - but producers are reportedly confident he will do it a fifth time

Producer Michael - who's worked with the Bond lead since his incarnation of the suave hero in Casino Royale - told the newspaper: 'We think we've got him but we don't have a contract.'

Appearing to confirm the news, a source added to the newspaper: 'Daniel has been a huge success as 007 and is loved by fans so he isn't going anywhere yet.

'The directors know they would be daft to replace him at a stage where he is so popular. It's almost certain he will do one more outing as Bond.'

The source went on to claim that the actor - who's been consistently negative in conversations about his future as Bond - has made it 'quite clear' he will be available for at least the next three years.

Promotion: The star has reportedly assured bosses that he can be available for the next project

Best Bond: They have been consistently impressed with his efforts and he remains one of the most popular for his incarnation of the role

A spokesperson for Daniel Craig has been contacted by MailOnline for comment. 

The claims come just days after the Spectre cast put on a less than lacklustre appearance in New York during their tour for the 2015 release, which made an impressive £41.3million on its launch in the UK last month.  

The 24th film in the franchise banked over £41 million in the UK in its first seven days of release, eclipsing Skyfall's £20.1 million opening in 2012.

The movie has grossed over £51 million from its openings in the Netherlands, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, ahead of its launch in the U.S. on Friday. 

But Daniel, accompanied by co-stars Monica Bellucci, Lea Seydoux and Christoph Waltz couldn't even fake a smile as they posed for a photograph together at the US promotional event this week.

The group stood awkwardly, looking more like strangers waiting at a bus stop than Hollywood stars on the promo tour. 

Quietly confident: Producers Barbara Broccoli, right, and Michael G. Wilson have confirmed their faith in Daniel's return

Craig, in particular, looked like he'd rather be elsewhere. In the manner of an angry schoolboy, he slumped against the wall. 

His negativity towards the role of late has been consistently hitting headlines, particularly when he told an interviewer from Time Out he'd 'rather break this glass and slit my wrists' than return to the franchise.

And when asked by Esquire if he'd even consider making a fifth Bond movie he added: 'I don’t know. I really don’t know.

'Honestly. I’m not trying to be coy. At the moment I can’t even conceive it.'

Asked if he wanted to return he said: 'At this moment, no. I have a life and I’ve got to get on with it a bit. But we’ll see.' 

Negative: Daniel has been consistently negative in conversations about his future as Bond

Fan favourite: The actor's latest film has made £41.3million in its opening weekend in the UK

Craig later stated that he'll keep going as long as he's 'physically able.' The 47-year-old actor injured his knee while shooting Spectre.

Director Sam Mendes has also quit the franchise. He achieved huge success with Skyfall in 2012. 

Similarly, Bond producers Barbara Broccoli hasn't lost hope that Craig will return to the franchise. 

'We had an eight-month shoot and he was tired,' Broccoli said of Craig's recent comments. 

'I think we all feel at the end of a movie that the thought of doing another one right away is always a little bit too much to contemplate. It's like childbirth. 

'You don't ask a woman who's just given birth, 'oh when are you going to do it again?"'

And, of course, there is the small matter of the huge pay packet on offer were Craig to return as Bond. 

Over it! Bond stars Lea Seydoux (left), Daniel (centre) Monica Bellucci (second right) and Christoph Waltz (right) could barely raise a smile on promo tour for latest film SPECTRE in New York on Thursday

Somewhere else you'd like to be? In the manner of angry schoolboy awaiting the headmaster, Craig slumped against the wall