Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd's James Bond ambition

Ioan Gruffudd is desperate to be the next James Bond - reports Female First.

The 33-year-old Welsh actor conceded he will have to spend a few more years bulking up his slim physique before he can step into Daniel Craig's impressive shoes.

He is quoted by Britain's Daily Express newspaper as saying: "I would love to play Bond one day one day but I think I am 10 years too young. Physically, I am not quite big enough. Of course, I could go to the gym!

"Maybe in seven years' time when Daniel is done and tired of it and can retire a very rich man - then maybe I could step into his shoes."

Ioan - who previously played comic book action hero Reed Richards in 'Fantastic Four' - praised Daniel's debut Bond outing in 'Casino Royale'.

He added: "I think he's been absolutely brilliant as James Bond. I thought he was superb. He just nailed it."

Daniel's second 007 movie, 'Bond 22', is out next year.

Ioan has just finished shooting 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'.

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