Mark Consuelos Declines Kelly Ripa's Suggestion to Audition for James Bond Role

Kelly Ripa suggested that Mark Consuelos audition for the next James Bond film during Tuesday's episode of Live with Kelly and Mark. Ripa noted that Consuelos' run in the Broadway production of Fallen Angels ends on June 7. She added that auditions for the next Bond film have begun, according to a report last week by Variety.

Ripa urged Consuelos to look into the camera with a Bond-like expression while music played. Consuelos responded that he did not think the idea would work.

The show displayed an AI-generated image of Consuelos wearing a tuxedo and holding a gun. Ripa laughed at the image. Consuelos said he would like to play a Bond villain. Ripa replied that his face looked like it belonged to James Bond.

Consuelos maintained that the producers were looking elsewhere. Ripa asked if he was turning down the offer, and Consuelos confirmed he was not interested. Ripa then named Matt Bomer as her second choice for the role. She said she has been suggesting Bomer for years. Consuelos agreed with the suggestion. Live with Kelly and Mark airs on weekdays.