Theo James fears it would be “terrifying” to play James Bond, insisting there are “better people for the job”.
The 39-year-old “Divergent” star has no name linked to the role of 007 as Bond directors look for a replacement for Daniel Craig, who left the series after the release of 2021's “No Time to Die.” included in one of the. However, Theo is adamant that he does not want to take on such a big role due to the added pressure.
He told the Guardian: “Everyone is interested in it.” [playing Bond] Because it's a huge part of British cultural identity, but it's probably not me.
“I think there's a better person for the job, and to be honest, it would be horrible. If you do that, there's no going back. So you open Pandora's box. “You have to be prepared to live a completely different life.” “You have to change your life and give your family a different life. It's going to be quite difficult.”
The actor of Greek descent added: “And my friends… [make fun] my. Because they always say 'Bondopoulos – Greek bonds'. ”
Theo went on to address the speculation linking him to the role, saying that while it's “flattering”, it's also “all male actors of a certain age” who play historical figures like Henry III rather than Bond. I insisted that I want to.
Teo has previously admitted that he is not very “comfortable” with fame and doesn't feel like he is “just an actor” as he gets older.
Speaking to Brett Goldstein on Variety's Actors on Actors series, he explained: “Life is complicated. At his parents' age, you don't necessarily think you're just an actor.
“Not that I had enough, but I always thought, 'This is a job.' And I think the world has evolved over the last few decades. Now there's a difference between a job and a celebrity. It has become difficult, and some people find it uncomfortable.”