Daniel Craig, Monica Bellucci, and Lea Seydoux unite at ‘Spectre’ premier

The world premiere of the new James Bond movie, Spectre, was staged in London Monday night – and, naturally, there was talk on the red carpet regarding whether this will be Daniel Craig’s last turn as 007.

The Grammy-winning singer recently admitted Daniel Craig wasn’t his “favourite” 007 after watching the other movies and actually preferred Sean Connery and Roger Moore as Bond.

Daniel swapped his tux for a blazer and tie combo while Monica showed off her sensational figure in a curve-hugging shirt and statement maxi skirt.

He added that the film was meant to honour Bond classics while trying to “freshen everything up”. James told the IBTimes United Kingdom: “If there is such a thing as a spontaneous body language display on the red carpet I have yet to see it. The place is like a photographic feeding-frenzy and so we should suspect Daniel had a certain message to signal via his non-verbal romantic and sexual appreciation rituals with his wife”.

Naomie Harris, who is reprising her part of Eve Moneypenny in Spectre, agrees that Seydoux’s Madeleine diverts from the “Bond girl” trope.

The actor joined the likes of Bond Girl Monica Bellucci at the star-studded event, that was held at the Auditorium along Via della Conciliazione.

“There are great stunts, a lot of energy and momentum”. However, he did touch on the more endearing qualities of his character, saying “Bond” can sometimes be a gentleman who “takes care of business” and open doors “for everyone and not just women”.

Spectre stands for Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion.

Craig said he had been “desperate” to face the shadowy organisation again.

Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for National Security, questions Bond’s actions and challenges the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes). The movie is the longest in Bond franchise history, but as always it delivers high-speed chases, romance and a few clever one-liners from Bond.

Two-time Oscar victor Waltz, who portrays Bond’s nemesis Franz Oberhauser, said: “I don’t set out to make a mark on a legacy”.