Jude Bellingham has shared his aspiration to take on the iconic role of James Bond, even submitting what he described as an audition tape. The 23-year-old England international made the confession during a segment on James Corden's carpool show for FOX TV.
During the show, Bellingham performed "Sweet Caroline" and offered his interpretation of Bond's famous line, "The name's Bond, James Bond." He told Corden, "I'd love to be in a movie. I'd love to be James Bond. I've watched all of them. I love James Bond."
Initially, Bellingham suggested he would be content with a minor role, stating, "I swear I'd love to be in the back of a James Bond film." Corden encouraged him to aim higher, prompting Bellingham to respond, "You've got to crawl before you can walk." Following his attempt at the iconic line, Bellingham expressed optimism about his prospects, remarking, "I think I've got a shot."
Bellingham also recreated Jack Nicholson's line "You can’t handle the truth" from the film A Few Good Men. The footballer acknowledged that his current level of fame requires him to take precautions, such as wearing "a hoodie, cap, [and] shades," when moving around Madrid to avoid being recognized.
He also spoke about his admiration for David Beckham and his career trajectory in the United States. Bellingham expressed a desire to emulate Beckham's path, which included a stint with LA Galaxy and later ownership of Inter Miami. "I do think it would be cool to live and play there as well," Bellingham said regarding a potential move to the U.S. at some point in his career.
