United Kingdom, Feb. 21 -- Daniel Craig's "respect, admiration and love" for outgoing James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli remains "constant and undiminished", after it was confirmed Amazon MGM Studios are taking creative control of the franchise.

The 56-year-old actor played 007 in five films, the last being Bond's most recent outing, 2021's 'No Time to Die', which was Daniel's final foray as the suave spy.

Daniel has now wished Michael a "long, relaxing retirement", and admitted he "hopes" to be part of some of Barbara's future projects.

He told Variety: "My respect, admiration and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished.

"I wish Michael a long, relaxing (and well deserved) retirement and...