‘There’s no turning back’: That’s why ‘The Gentlemen’ star Theo James doesn’t want to be the next James Bond

The series ‘The Gentlemen’ is currently conquering the Netflix charts. This is a gangster format based on the Guy Ritchie film of the same name. However, the leading role here is not again Charlie Hunnam (“Sons Of Anarchy”) or Colin Farrell (“The Banshees Of Inisherin”), but “The White Lotus” star Theo James. As Eddie Horniman, he inadvertently falls into the dirty machinations of the British underworld – and soon realizes that he feels quite comfortable among the crooks.

As has become customary for British actors, Theo James was in conversation The guard now also asked if he could imagine inheriting Daniel Craig as 007. But instead of being excited about becoming the next cop with a license to kill, James is keeping it low – and for good reason:

Theo James doesn’t want to play James Bond

“Everyone is interested in James Bond because it’s a big part of British cultural identity, but I probably wouldn’t be. I believe there are better people for this job. And honestly, it would be terrifying for me if I did. There is no way back. You open Pandora’s box.”

Theo James is not wrong, because if you decide to embody James Bond, this part covers a significant period in the life of an actor. The Gentlemen launch does this as follows: “You have to be willing to live a completely different life and have a different life for your family. And that would be quite difficult.”

James is also aware that there are many actors who would fit the profile to play James Bond. In the interview, James explained that he would certainly like to embody another groundbreaking British figure – albeit from a historic era: “I know it’s been done so many times, but I’ve always liked the idea of ​​exploring Henry VIII in a way that hasn’t been done yet.”