Hugh Jackman has said that he would be interested in playing James Bond shoud the opportunity ever arise.
The Australian star was considered for the 007 role back in 2006, but the timing proved to be wrong, leading to the casting of Daniel Craig for Casino Royale.
Jackman revealed to the Press Association: "I got a call from my agent saying, 'There is some possible interest in you for Bond, are you interested?'
"At the time I wasn't. I was about to shoot X-Men 2 and Wolverine had become this thing in my life and I didn't want to be doing two such iconic characters at once.
"I think every male at some point thinks about playing James Bond so it was not right then, but it may be right if it comes back."
Bond 23 is about to commence shooting, with the film scheduled for release on October 26, 2012.