People have always associated Australian actor Hugh Jackman to the iconic role of Wolverine from the "X-Men" franchise, and he has become so synonymous to the role that it is kind of difficult imagining a different actor to portray James "Logan" Howlett, and for the actor himself to take on a different iconic role entirely.
But now that Jackman is retiring his claws for good, and British actor Daniel Craig, who plays the charismatic spy James Bond in the same-titled franchise is planning to move on as 007, talks have been circulating heavily as to who would be portraying the spy in the next Bond movie.
During his guest appearance on The Project, Jackman was asked if he would even consider playing Bond if it was offered to him, and he responded: "I'd seriously consider it."
What's surprising is that Jackman was actually offered the role already in the past, but his tight schedule, particularly his involvement with "X2" kept him from making any commitments.
"I was like, 'Ah, I don't think it's the right time.' But it was not an easy one to give up," he shared.
The next Bond movie will hit cinemas on November 6, with Craig set to portray the MI6 agent for the fourth time in a row. "Spectre" might just be his last Bond movie, since the actor earlier told Esquire U.K.that he would like to take a break from acting.
"At this moment, no," he said. "I have a life and I've got to get on with it a bit. But we'll see."
Craig first took on the role of Bond in the film "Casino Royale," followed two years after with "Quantum of Solace." He reprised the role again with "Skyfall," then "Spectre." Should he do another Bond film, he will be the third longest-serving Bond actor, following Roger Moore (seven films) and Sean Connery (six films).
As for his replacement, people have been considering "Mad Max: Fury Road" star Tom Hardy, "Luther" star Idris Elba, and "Homeland" star Damian Lewis.
There has actually been a bit of a controversy when Bond creator Anthony Horowitz commented that Elba would be "too street" to play Bond, although he clarified that it was not a racial issue. Horowitz insisted that he meant no offense with his comments, and explained that he's simply a writer and not a casting director so his thoughts should not be given much weight on choosing the next Bond star.
