'I won't be James Bond'
2004-08-22 20:28
London - Actor Rupert Everett says he will never be cast as superspy James Bond because he is gay.
The star of An Ideal Husband and Shrek 2 said he believed he would be the ideal successor to Pierce Brosnan.
But he told the Daily Mirror: "I'd never be given it.
"You know why not. The producers would sooner drive nails into their eyes."
The 45-year-old, who came out after starring with Julia Roberts in My Best Friend's Wedding, says he has lost roles because of his sexuality.
He was apparently first choice for About a Boy - but the role went to Hugh Grant instead.
But he said he had no regrets, adding: "I do not want to sit around in some gloomy place and be with someone and hope he wouldn't call the papers.
"That's such a boring life. I wanted to go to discos."