Rumoured James Bond candidate Clive Owen calls speculation "all hype and talk"

"It was all hype and talk, and there's a lot worse things to be associated with," Owen said.

He continued: "All I'll say is that if you take that on, it's a massive undertaking for your whole life. That's a career decision.

"Now, everyone thinks and assumes that everyone would want to do it, but think about your life, think about going in a bar for a drink, think about doing normal things, and whether that would be possible after playing that part."

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The actor has previously opened up about not wanting to play Bond. In an interview with The Daily Beast, Owen acknowledged his "disinterest" in being pigeon-holed into particular roles and genres.

Speaking of his role in Monsieur Spade, Owen said: "The thing about this particular show, because it’s a genre I love so much and because I rate Scott Frank so highly as both a director and writer, we’re already talking about the possibility of doing more.

"That's something with this one that I wouldn’t hesitate to do, just because there were times when I was shooting this series and I was like, 'This is where I want to be.'"

Owen is just one of an abundance of actors who have been rumoured to portray the next 007, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson being the frontrunner.

Back in March, the actor was reportedly close to signing on as the next James Bond, and while nothing has been confirmed or denied, Taylor-Johnson is remaining tight-lipped on the matter.

When asked by AP Entertainment if he was sick of being asked about the rumours, the actor replied: "You sick of asking the question?"

When the reporter answered, "I want to know, so no," Taylor-Johnson laughed before walking away and saying, "Alright, have a good one."

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