James Bond Fame Daniel Craig Gets Bestowed With Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG); Netizens Have Mixed Reactions

When it comes to classics, there are a few films and characters that we simply cannot overlook, and one of them is without a doubt the James Bond film series. The character was created and sketched in such a way that it continues to have enormous cultural relevance. The number 007 has a special place in the hearts of many individuals. Daniel Craig, the man behind it, is much more adored by fans all around the world.

Wroughton, Daniel Craig CMG is an actor from the United Kingdom. He rose to worldwide prominence as James Bond in the namesake movie franchise, which began with Casino Royale and continued for four more movies until No Time to Die.

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In the UK’s yearly New Year’s Honors list, actor Daniel Craig, who embodies fictitious spy James Bond in the films, has been made Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG). This accolade, which is generally bestowed on legitimate detectives and dignitaries, is also bestowed on Ian Fleming’s fictionalized 007 characters in his novels. Daniel, who was born in Chester, England, was honored for his “contribution to cinema and stage.”

The 53-year-old actor’s CMG arrives just a few months after the premiere of No Time to Die, in which he played the famed investigator. In 2021, the movie was one of the greatest-earning pictures at the box office. In September, he was promoted to the honorary commanding officer in the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, a position comparable to that of James Bond in the movie.

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Netizens, on the other hand, had varied feelings about the decision. While some were ecstatic for the actor, others wondered if officials were conflating fact with fantasy.
The CMG order of gallantry was founded in 1818, and its members are selected by the monarch. They can wear it around their neck at formal events by attaching it to a ribbon. It is frequently granted to agents or espionage who have performed outstanding or noteworthy non-military work to a foreign government.