Former JAMES BOND star Pierce Brosnan has congratulated new 007 Daniel Craig on his casting as the suave superpy.

Craig, who will make his debut as Bond in new movie CASINO ROYALE, was thrilled to hear from the Irish star.

And Craig is hopeful Bond veterans SIR Sean Connery and SIR ROGER MOORE will follow suit and also get in touch.

Craig says, "I've spoken to Pierce. Has advice was, 'Just go for it.'

"I haven't heard from anyone else."