Gibson explains why he rejected James Bond role in his early years.

Mel Gibson, a well-known actor, recently shared a story about turning down an iconic role in the film industry. As many may know, actors like Pierce Brosnan, Sir Roger Moore, Sir Sean Connery, and Timothy Dalton have all taken on the role of James Bond on the big screen for decades. With Daniel Craig's upcoming exit from the franchise, fans are eagerly anticipating who will take over the role next. In a recent appearance at MegaCon, Mel opened up about why he declined the opportunity to play the famous spy.

During the event, Mel was asked about some of the projects he had passed on throughout his career. He mentioned the James Bond franchise, as well as the lead role in Gladiator, which was eventually played by Russell Crowe. Reflecting on these missed opportunities, Mel stated, "Of course you go back and you think, 'Man, I wish I had done that.' It's kind of interesting, the things you miss... It's a bunch of stuff."

Mel then revealed that he had actually received a call from the producers of the James Bond franchise in the 1980s, when he was only 26 years old. "He [Albert Broccoli] said, 'We want you to be James Bond,'" Mel recalled. However, he ultimately turned down the offer, fearing that he would be typecast like Sir Sean Connery had been. "I thought, 'I'm not going to do that,' and I let it go. Because I thought, 'I'll do some other stuff.'"

It's no surprise that Mel was approached for the role, as he has starred in numerous successful films throughout his career. In fact, he has appeared in a total of seven films over the years, solidifying his place as a talented and versatile actor. But despite his impressive resume, Mel has missed out on some major opportunities, including the chance to play James Bond.

With Sir Sean's passing in 2020, many have been reminiscing about his iconic portrayal of Bond. And as fans eagerly await news about the next actor to take on the role, names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Taron Egerton, Idris Elba, and Lucien Laviscount have all been linked to the franchise. But despite rumors, Leo Woodall, who has been gaining attention for his recent roles in Netflix's One Day, the White Lotus, and the upcoming Bridget Jones sequel, has not been approached for the role... yet.

During an appearance on Lorraine, Leo was questioned about the speculation surrounding him as the next James Bond. However, he denied any involvement, stating, "I asked my agents a while ago if there was anything in it and they went, 'We haven't heard anything about it.' So I think it's one of those rumors spawned from nothing." Only time will tell who will be chosen as the next 007.

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