Hugh Jackman says he would be interested in James Bond role

Australian star Hugh Jackman admits that, given the chance, he would consider donning the tuxedo of cinema's most famous spy.

He was even approached to audition for the part when the casting call went out for Bond #6 - ultimately the role won by Daniel Craig.

Jackman told the Press Association: "I got a call from my agent saying, 'There is some possible interest in you for Bond, are you interested?' At the time I wasn't. I was about to shoot X-Men 2 and Wolverine had become this thing in my life and I didn't want to be doing two such iconic characters at once.

"I think every male at some point thinks about playing James Bond so it was not right then, but it may be right if it comes back."

"I think you've got to be scared as an actor and keep taking risks. It doesn't always work out but it's a healthy place to be."

Thanks to `tqb` for the alert.

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