Craig not 'allowed' to drive iconic '007'
Actor Daniel Craig has one regret from his shooting experience of the new James Bond film, 'No Time To Die'. He wasn't permitted to drive the iconic 007 ride, Aston Martin DB5, during high-speed chase scenes owing to safety concerns. The 51-year-old told Top Gear Magazine that he couldn't drive and act simultaneously, since it was seen to be too dangerous. So, stunt driver Mark Higgins took his place during high-speed chase scenes in the film, reports dailymail.co.uk. "
You understand we fake it, not? We're not allowed to achieve that anymore, although I do go driving. I was permitted to donut the DB5 in Matera, which was great," Craig explained. Higgins spoke with Esquire about getting behind the wheel for Craig's final Bond film, and revealed that everything "done is for real". "I believe a lot of these films are going away from CGI and trying to create it as real as possible," Higgins said.
