Daniel Craig can't seem to shake his famous alter ego as he stalks the streets of New York dressed like he has a license to kill

Daniel Craig appears to have taken his method acting to a whole new level.

Having just bought an Aston Martin - 007's favourite car - as a birthday present to himself, the actor has now taken to dressing the part as well.
The 45-year-old sported an outfit that looked part sleuth, part undercover agent, on a cold Sunday morning in New York.

Dressed to kill: Daniel Craig on a stroll in New York City, on Sunday

Daniel's onscreen version of James Bond put a rugged but modern spin on the decades old franchise.

And the Quantum of Solace star was every bit the part in real life as he wore a stylish button down leather coat that looked like a cross between a tuxedo jacket and a biker's protective gear.

Continuing to embody his lethal alter ego, Daniel kept his cover with blue tinted sunglasses and a black beanie.

Keeping warm: The Quantum of Solace star wore a jacket that was somehow both rugged and dapper

Low profile: Daniel went undercover in a black beanie and sunglasses

The action star appeared ready for some nighttime sleuthing in his inconspicuous attire but he also made sure to keep warm with a black knitted scarf.

Continuing the tough-guy trend, the Cowboys & Aliens star outfitted himself with rugged blue jeans and a studded brown leather belt.

The only thing that was off were his drab brown loafers - hardly the footwear of choice for a secret agent.

Fan-favorite: The Casino Royale star will reprise his role as 007 in Bond 24 set for release in 2014

The actor might be doing himself some good by staying in character as the next year has him playing sleuth in two separate franchises.

Continuing his well-beloved portrayal of 007 Daniel is set to star in Bond 24 with Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris, slated for release in 2014.

He is also rumored to reprise his role as the gumshoe investigative reporter Mikael Blomkvist in The Girl Who Played with Fire.

Shaken not stirred: Daniel as James Bond in Skyfall, 2012