James Bond: Charlie Hunnam forced to deny claims he has been cast as next 007

However, he was also keen to explain that he has not been approached for the role – just yet, anyway.

Hunnam continued: “I would be so flattered and honoured to be considered to play James Bond as an Englishman.

“But my intuition tells me that I shouldn’t be waiting for that phone call to come. I think there are many people ahead of me on that list.”

Although the rumours are false, Hunnam did confess he felt it was a great compliment.