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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lucy Leeson

James Norton's awkward response as actor quizzed on becoming next James Bond

Actor James Norton was asked whether he will be the next James Bond during a live radio phone-in.

The Playing Nice and Happy Valley actor was a guest on Capital Breakfast on Monday (13 January), and took a question from a caller called Nathan, who asked whether he is in line to be the next James Bond.

Presenter Sian Welby laughed and said: “We’re not even allowed to ask that.”

Responding to Nathan, Norton said he is not yet done with his “sad dad era”.

He said: “Do you know what, when they asked me what the villain I’d like to play, I was like, ‘Don’t say Bond villain, don’t say Bond villain.’ Because you know the story, the media headline.”

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