Mark Consuelos Declines Kelly Ripa's Suggestion to Audition for James Bond Role
Kelly Ripa proposed that Mark Consuelos audition for the next James Bond film during a Tuesday broadcast of Live with Kelly and Mark. Consuelos rejected the idea but said he would prefer to play a Bond villain instead.
New York PostKelly 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.
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2 events- Tuesday
Kelly Ripa suggested Mark Consuelos audition for the next James Bond film on Live with Kelly and Mark.
1 sourceNew York Post - Last week
Variety reported that Amazon MGM Studios began auditioning actors for the next James Bond film.
1 sourceNew York Post
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The exchange may generate additional media coverage for Live with Kelly and Mark.
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