During his sixth visit to 'The Late Show,' Daniel Craig took a moment to address a long-standing issue: the mispronunciation of his last name by host Stephen Colbert.
- Dec 4, 2024
AceShowbiz - The airing of "The Late Show" on Monday saw an unexpected twist when British actor Daniel Craig revealed a "bone to pick" with the host Stephen Colbert. It turns out, Colbert had been mispronouncing Craig's last name during each of the six times the actor appeared on the show. An irked but amused Craig initiated the conversation by asking Colbert to say his name correctly.
"Say my name," Craig demanded, and Colbert hesitantly complied. Craig responded with, "Oh, now you're doing it right," leaving Colbert and the audience in mild confusion. Craig explained that his surname is a diphthong, combining two vowels in a single syllable, thus making it "Cr-ayg" and not "Cr-egg."
Colbert admitted to the subtle yet significant mistake, "Oooh, I hear the difference. That is subtle." He then added humorously, "Daniel Cr-egg? F**k that guy, but Daniel Cr-ayg…" The host repeatedly apologized, to which Craig responded with, "It's fine! Whatever," although the importance of the correction was clear.
Colbert, whose own name is often mispronounced, joined the banter by offering, "You can call me Colbert," with an exaggerated T to mirror the mistake. The audience erupted into laughter, and the two gentlemen shook hands, putting the faux pas behind them.
Craig was on the show to promote his new film "Queer," directed by Luca Guadagninoand based on William S. Burroughs' 1985 novella. The movie, set for release on December 13, follows an American expat in 1950s Mexico City and stars Drew Starkey alongside Craig. During the show, Craig also briefly spoke about developing his character's American accent by mimicking famous Midwestern figures.
Guadagnino has praised Craig's ability to rise above iconic roles, stating, "Very few stars can reclaim the power of going above the icons they play, and he's one." This makes Craig an intriguing choice for his role in "Queer," adding another layer to his evolving career post-James Bond.
Despite the humorous discord, the interaction ended on a positive note, highlighting both Craig's and Colbert's good-natured camaraderie, and giving the audience a memorable moment to remember.
