Yes, Luke Evans still wants to play James Bond: 'I do look quite good in a tuxedo'

"I was like, 'Wow, this is like crazy that I'm on this list,'" the actor told Out. "I took stock that day and I thought, 'People could see me as that role even being a gay man,' which I thought was great, and it means that we are progressing."

If the role was offered today, Evans makes it clear that he "wouldn’t turn it down," adding:

"I've still got some years left in me to do stunts and shoot a gun and wear a tuxedo. I do look quite good in a tuxedo, even if I do say it myself."

Recent reports have also been listing younger stars like Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers, Bridgerton, Wicked) to take over the Bond brand — and that would also be fabulous! At this point in time, though, it does seem like Evans would be more well-positioned for the role and would bring a totally fresh energy to such as iconic character.

In terms of age, Daniel Craig was 38 when he starred in 2006's Casino Royale; whereas Pierce Brosnan was 42 in his 007 debut, GoldenEye. Evans is currently 45, which makes perfect sense for a 007. Oh, and let's not forget how handsome, charming, and fit Evans is — all deemed essential factors for actors playing this role.

Evans is also unapologetically gay, having starred in films like Good Grief and Our Son very recently… but straight audiences never had any issues seeing the out gay actor in action-packed films such as Clash of the Titans, the trilogy of The Hobbit installments, and even a few Fast & Furious movies.

Listen up, Hollywood execs! We want Luke Evans in our James Bond movies!! (Please, and thank you.)

Read Luke's full cover story, which is part of Out's September/October print issue that hits newsstands on August 28.