Clive OwenClive OwenThe latest celeb to get embroiled in the debate about Daniel Craig's suitability as the new Bond is Clive Owen.

Even though the Sin City star had hoped to land the 007 role himself.

But in a true show of support, Clive has said that he's thrilled "a proper actor" has been chosen to don the superspy's tux.

He reckons the critics will be silenced further when Casino Royale is released in November.

He said: "I think when Craig first took the part he got a pretty rough ride, which to a certain extent is inevitable because there are so many different people who have so many different ideas about something like that.

Daniel Craig as 007Daniel Craig"You are never going to please everybody. The thing that is really exciting is that he is a proper actor.

"He is not shallow or posing, they have cast a really serious actor and I think that when the film comes out everyone will see what a great choice he was."