It seems odd that he Daniel Craig has that much power.

Daniel Craig, an old man faced, beefy Sid James lookalike still getting to play "James Bond" is surely odd enough. Anything further is just the odd cherry on the icing on the cake...

@Drew007 said:

I have read and heard that the reason Danny Boyle left the production was due to the fact that he did not have final say in casting and that Daniel Craig is the final say when it comes to casting decision, which is odd, didn't they hire a casting director? I guess this drove Daniel Boyle away, which makes me wonder, how much power does Daniel Craig have in his final role as James Bond? Does have say over anything else? It seems odd that he Daniel Craig has that much power.

Daniel Craig was credited as a co-producer for SPECTRE and he wouldn't join B25 if he had any less authority. So whatever a co-producer can do, he does.

N.B. Even on Casino Royale he independently chose Eva Green in the role as Vesper. They let him pick every lead actress. So he's always had this freedom.

We need more Craig.

I'm looking forward to the day he's done. I've never liked his version of Bond and he seems like a grade-A jerk.