At the end of the day, which mid-40s actor wouldn't want to be James Bond?
"I'm a massive fan of James Bond, and I've seen every one of the movies. If I was to do that most prestigious role, then I think I would be able to add a new, modern feel to it."
And you couldn't really argue against him. Idris Elba has been heavily linked as a successor to Daniel Craig, but Statham has the steel, experience, and cheesy lines ready to walk into the role if he's ever called upon. Statham turned down the role of Agent 47 in the Hitman franchise, but there's definitely a Bond ready to burst out of him.
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