Daniel Craig Sets Colbert Straight on His Name Pronunciation

During his sixth appearance on The Late Show, Daniel Craig took the opportunity to correct host Stephen Colbert on the pronunciation of his last name. Craig started the conversation with a playful, “I have a bone to pick with you,” before asking Colbert to finally say his name correctly. When Colbert tried, Craig skeptically noted, “Oh, now you’re doing it right,” prompting Colbert to ask, “Am I saying Creig?”

For those unsure, Craig clarified that his surname should be pronounced with a diphthong, sounding like "Cray-ig," not "Creig." He humorously pointed out the importance of this distinction, joking, “I don’t say Col-bett!” He repeated the correct pronunciation several times until Colbert got it right. Colbert admitted, “I hear the difference, that is subtle,” and apologized for the mistake.

Craig graciously accepted the apology, but Colbert continued, teasing, “I don’t want you, Daniel Cray-ig, mad at me. Daniel Creig? F--- that guy. Daniel Cray-ig? I’m so sorry. Please accept my apology.” The two shook hands, and Colbert realized that he had mispronounced Craig’s name every time during their six shows together. “Hold on a second,” Colbert said, shocked. “I’ve done Creig every time instead of Cray-ig?”

Craig confirmed, laughing, “Six shows,” as the audience reacted in surprise. Finally, Colbert extended a gesture of goodwill, saying, “You can call me Colbert, if you want.”

The clip of Craig correcting Colbert is both amusing and a reminder of how a small pronunciation detail can make a big difference.