Daniel Craig to replace Sir David Attenborough

Just read this. At first I was a bit shocked but I think he will do a great job. What do you think?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/8485214/Daniel-Craig-replaces-Sir-David-Attenborough-as-voice-of-BBC-wildlife-film.html

littlewid-x-

that's a tricky one, he may be very good, I don't really know what he has done apart from James Bond (which i didn't like) so it will be interesting to see. David Attenborough is so fantastic, to follow in his footsteps is quite an ask.

Thanks for the link Littlewid.

Lai

I'm not a Bond fan either Lai but I do think he has a nice voice, which is a help, also in the article he seemed to have a genuine respect for DA and the Nature unit so I suppose that is also a good start; however, DA has years of experience with wildlife and has a unique insight whereas DC appears to be a novice. I think he will narrate very well but I am wondering if we will miss the genuine insight and passion that DA has, as you say he is so fantastic they would be hard shoes for anyone to fill but I am looking forward to seeing what he does and at least DA is working on another docummentary, albeit his last one.

littlewid-x-

That's just the point Littlewid, and you hit the nail on the head. DA has a genuine passion and understanding and I love the way even now on his last series he was there lying on a rock or the ground or wherever, up close and personal with what he was discussing.

Daniel Craig I am sure will be good and maybe they need someone completely different so they can't be compared. :o

Lai

Well DA, has to be replaced sometime, his presentations are special, and down to the Man, and his years of knowledge. I dont think anyone can replicate that in the same way. Whether DC can replace him as a viable presenter, I think we can only wait, and see. The thing that really interests me is that this series is not funded by liecense payers, but is a money making project, that will bring wildlife to our screens. The question is could it be used as a platform for a programe like BCD
WS

A good point WS -

Lai