James Norton has ruled himself out of being the next James Bond, saying he is too “long in the tooth”.<\/p>\n
The Happy Valley star, 41, is one of many actors who has been rumoured for the role since Daniel Craig confirmed No Time To Die would be his final outing as 007.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby, Norton was asked by North: “How many times have you been asked (about James Bond)?”<\/p>\n
Norton replied: “I’ve been asked a thousand times over the last 10 years. And I can honestly, hand on heart, say no.<\/p>\n
“I think I may be a little bit long in the tooth now.”<\/p>\n
The most recent Bond film, No Time To Die, was released in 2021 and the next actor to take on the role of the secret agent has yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere in the interview, Norton revealed he auditioned to play billionaire Christian Grey in the 50 Shades Of Grey franchise.<\/p>\n
Asked what roles he did not get, Norton replied: “There\u2019s quite a few. Well, there\u2019s a massive load that I didn\u2019t get.<\/p>\n
“I mean the list is endless because the beginning of your career, you are hustling and you are also sent in for these mad auditions that you would never get.<\/p>\n
“Very early on I went in for 50 Shades of Grey. And I remember very clearly the casting director at the end of my tape saying: ‘It\u2019s fine but I just think you need to be a bit more charismatic\u2019.<\/p>\n
“And think about it – \u2018be more charismatic\u2019 is the worst. It\u2019s basically like saying \u2018just live a bit cooler and be a bit better at life\u2019. And surprisingly I didn\u2019t get that role.”<\/p>\n
The role went to Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan, while Dakota Johnson played the female lead, Anastasia Steele.<\/p>\n
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