Austin Butler, famous for his award -winning performance by Elvis Presley in the 2022 film Elvis, It has been ruled out to be the next James Bond.
During his recent appearance in Radio Breakfast Show HitsThe Hollywood actor has sincerely shared his opinion why it is not the right choice to replace Daniel Craig as 007.
“I love that man but there are no calls in regards to James Bond,” he began by saying. “But I don’t think it’s a good idea [for me to play Bond]. “
Revealing the reason behind his rejection for suggestion, the Dune: Part two The actor explained: “I am American, I can make an accent, but that would be a bit sacrilegious.”
Sharing the other option that would be correct for him to be portrayed, the 34 -year -old actor said: “Villain? That would be fine! Would.”
Butler is not only the actor who has ruled out from playing James Bond. Theo James, Henry Cavill and Glen Powell have also rejected the idea of playing the role.
In a separate interview with The guardian The magazine, James, admitted: “Everyone is interested in that because it is a large part of the British cultural identity, but that would probably not be me.”
“I think there are better people for that job. And, honestly, it would be scary: if you do that, there is no turning back. You are opening Pandora’s box there,” he added.
Henry Cavill also directed the rumor on The rich Eisen show And he admitted that he is now too old to play the character.
Recently, Powell also explained why he can’t play agent 007 in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Because “I am Texan. A Texan should not play James Bond,” the Top Gun: Maverick The actor said.
“My family and I joke, I can play Jimmy Bond, but I shouldn’t play James Bond. Get an authentic British for that work. That is the one who belongs to that tuxedo,” Powell concluded at that time also saying.
