JAMES BOND Daniel Craig is in talks to replace SHERLOCK HOLMES star Robert Downey Jr. in new movie COWBOYS & ALIENS.
Downey Jr. reportedly quit the project, directed by Iron Man filmmaker Jon Favreau, to concentrate on a Sherlock Holmes sequel and now Craig is the frontrunner to land the lead.
He has been offered the role of Zeke Johnson in the movie, which is based on a fantastic 2006 graphic novel, according to Daily Variety.
Busy Favreau has also adapted the story for the big screen and he'll also appear in the film.