Judi Dench Says Daniel Craig Pushed for M’s Death in Bond Films

WHO:

Variety - Judi Dench, an Oscar-winning actor, discussed her career and James Bond role in her memoir.

Variety - Daniel Craig was identified as the person who proposed killing off Dench’s character, M.

Coming Soon - Dench’s James Bond character was M.

WHAT:

Variety - The article’s headline says it was Craig’s idea to “Have Me Killed.”

Coming Soon - Dench revealed that Craig pushed to kill off her James Bond character.

Variety - Dench’s memoir, *Is It Too Late to Make a Run For It?*, covers highs and lows from her career.

Variety - The memoir features a wide-ranging conversation with an actor.

WHY:

Coming Soon - The articles describe Craig as pushing for M to be killed off; they provide no further reason for his proposal.

HOW:

Variety - Dench discussed her career and the Bond films through her memoir and a conversation with an actor.

(UPDATED November 3, 2026 17:05 UTC)

Judi Dench reveals in her memoir that Daniel Craig proposed killing off M, her James Bond character. The Oscar-winning actor reflects on career highs and lows, including her experiences making the Bond films. The memoir also features a wide-ranging conversation with another actor.