Michael Nyqvist Curious About Daniel Craigs Dragon Tattoo

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Michael Nyqvist, star of Swedens The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, is interested in seeing Daniel Craigs take on Mikael Blomkvist the role he originated in the upcoming American big screen adaptation of Stieg Larssons Millennium Trilogy. The actor told Access Hollywood that hes met Daniel Craig, but they didnt trade notes or tips on the character. You protect your job in a way, but [they are] really nice guys, and I heard that they did a really good job from friends who have been in it, he told Access at the premiere of his new movie, Abduction. David Fincher is one of the best directors I know, so Im really curious to see it, he continued. Really curious, and I want to hear Daniel have the Swedish accent. Michael is confident that Daniel will be able pull off the challenging role. Ive seen him in a lot [of movies], even before Bond, and hes such a great actor, even on stage, he said. I like him very much. But will Michael be making a cameo in the American version? No, I dont think so. I stayed out of that, [it] would be weird, he said, but he went on to reveal that another Nyqvist will make an appearance in Finchers Dragon Tattoo. Actually my daughter is an extra in the film, he told Access. She poured some coffee [for] Daniel and said, Do you know who my dad is? So she had a good time there. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which also stars Rooney Mara and Robin Wright, is slated to hit theaters on December 21, 2011. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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