Jason Statham, renowned for his impressive action performances, politely turned down the opportunity to portray a villain in the Bond series. Instead, he openly shared his aspiration to step into the shoes of the iconic character himself – James Bond.
Which actor refuses to appear in James Bond films? Whether they play a heroic or villainous character, being a part of the Bond franchise is a notable achievement for any actor. However, Jason Statham stands out as someone who does not want to portray a specific character in a Bond film. This is not to say that he has never played a similar role in the past. For those who are familiar with his villainous character in the Fast & Furious franchise, Statham has previously taken on such a role.
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Jason Statham wasn’t particularly enthusiastic about portraying a Bond villain, despite playing one (Deckard Shaw) in Furious 7. When questioned about taking on the role of a Bond antagonist in an interview with The Guardian, the actor hesitated and expressed, “Um… I don’t know if I want to do that. It’s not my thing. I’d prefer to portray the other guy.”
It is evident that portraying a villain in a Bond film is not something he desires. He did not disclose the reason behind his decision. Nevertheless, Statham admitted that he would “absolutely” love to play James Bond someday. The renowned Hollywood star also mentioned that Daniel Craig was a “great Bond,” but if he were to assume the iconic role, he would approach it in a different manner.
Jason Statham’s Desire to Portray James Bond
Daniel Craig in the role of James Bond has been a topic of discussion in recent interviews. Statham, in an interview with The Guardian, expressed his interest in taking on the iconic role himself. He stated, “Could I do it? Absolutely. Would I do it? Absolutely. Is Daniel Craig a great Bond? Absolutely.”
As an actor known for his roles in action films such as “The Beekeeper” and the “Transporter” series, Statham believes he could handle the Bond character. However, he acknowledges that his interpretation would be different, saying, “Yeah, I’d make a decent Bond, but it’d be very, very different if I did it.”
Statham’s comments came at a time when Craig was already set to play Bond in the upcoming film “Spectre.” Despite not being a part of the Bond franchise, Statham remains unfazed. He has found success in other popular franchises such as “Fast & Furious,” “The Expendables,” “Crank,” and many more.
