James Bond actor George Lazenby believes that Liam Hemsworth is ballsy enough to take on the role of 007.
The gig has been left vacant by the departure of Daniel Craig, 54, from the franchise and Australian actor Lazenby – who played Bond in 1969 – thinks his fellow countryman Liam, 32, is a perfect fit.
The 83-year-old told TMZ this weekend that Aussie star Hemsworth is ‘crazy enough, arrogant enough, confident enough, ambitious enough to take on the role’.
James Bond actor George Lazenby (pictured) believes that Australian actor Liam Hemsworth is ballsy enough to take on the role of 007
George also said that the new Bond needs to be someone who resides ‘under the Commonwealth’ so an Australian actor fits the bill.
The star added Liam is a ‘good-looking Aussie dude’ and young enough to continue appearing in the series for years to come while retaining his looks.
George previously said he believed that Australian actress Margot Robbie could make a ‘ballsy’ James Bond.
The gig has been left vacant by the departure of Daniel Craig and Lazenby – who played Bond in 1969 – thinks Liam (pictured) is ‘crazy enough, arrogant enough, confident enough, ambitious enough to take on the role’
He said at the time he wants the person who replaces Daniel Craig in the spy thriller franchise to be a female.
He has tipped the Birds of Prey star, 32, for the iconic part, saying: ‘I would rather see a woman on screen than a man, so it might be a good idea having a woman play James Bond… Jane Bond. I think it’s a good idea.’
He added: ‘I mean, why not? There’s an Australian actress that I was just listening to on the television today, Margot Robbie. She would be good. She’s ballsy.
Lazenby played the spy in just one film, 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (pictured)
‘She comes across like she’s very confident… if you can pull that off, people will believe you.’
However, James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has insisted she is ‘not interested’ in a female superspy.
Daniel Craig has starred in five of the Bond films, from Casino Royale to No Time to Die, and his exit has created hot competition for the role.
George previously said he believed that Australian actress Margot Robbie (pictured) could make a ‘ballsy’ James Bond
Last week Aaron Taylor-Johnson met with 007 producers amid rumours he’s tipped to be the next James Bond.
The actor, 32, met to discuss the iconic role following Daniel Craig’s exit from the franchise after his fifth appearance as the secret agent in 2021 smash No Time To Die.
According to Puck News Aaron’s sat down with producer Barbara Broccoli and sources claim the meeting went ‘very well’ after he reportedly filmed a secret audition late last year.
Last week Aaron Taylor-Johnson (pictured) met with 007 producers amid rumours he’s tipped to be the next James Bond
Lazenby played the super spy in just one film, 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
By his own admission, he never watched his successors as Bond because he is ‘just not interested’ in the franchise.
The actor, who was also a male model, was at the time the youngest ever actor to play the secret agent, being just 29 years old at the time.
The actor met to discuss the iconic role following Daniel Craig’s (pictured) exit from the franchise after 2021’s No Time To Die
He received a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of 007, but turned down making another Bond film.
Quitting resulted in a career dive for the actor, and for a time he worked in real estate in the 1970s, before making a return to screens.
George will be getting back into the espionage game, starring in an audio series as reluctant spy Dr Jason Love.
Lazenby (pictured) was at the time the youngest ever actor to play the secret agent, being just 29 years old at the time. He received a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of 007, but turned down making another Bond film