Winstone wants to play James Bond

The British actor Ray Winstone - best known for his roles in 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll' and 'The Departed' - believes he would make a "great" James Bond but worries he could not compete with the physical standards set by current 007 Daniel Craig.

Winstone wants to play James Bond

The British actor Ray Winstone - best known for his roles in 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll' and 'The Departed' - believes he would make a "great" James Bond but worries he could not compete with the physical standards set by current 007 Daniel Craig.

He said: "I think Bond will be back soon. I'd make a great Bond wouldn't I! You know, he's a Londoner, he's a killer and a lover! I'm a killer lover!

"Mind you Daniel's alright in the Speedos, he's got the eight-pack hasn't he? I've got the barrel."

The 53-year-old star claims working with legendary director Martin Scorsese on 'The Departed' was a personal career highlight because of the talent involved.

He told Christian O'Connell's Absolute Radio Breakfast Show DJ: "If you're a footballer that would be like playing at Wembley, if you're a boxer it's like playing at Madison Square Gardens - it's your Cup Final. It was for me - surrounded by that talent - Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese."

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