'Do you expect me to talk?': Dick Van Dyke says he turned down playing James Bond

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Dick Van Dyke Reveals He Was Offered James Bond Role, But Told Producer He Couldn't Do It

In a shocking revelation, veteran actor Dick Van Dyke has confirmed that he was once approached by the producer of the James Bond franchise to play the iconic role. However, when asked if he would be interested in taking on the part, Van Dyke responded with a humorous remark: "Have you heard my British accent?" The 100-year-old star was discussing his past experiences with playing characters with a British accent during an appearance on the Today TV programme.

Van Dyke's infamous performance as Bert in Mary Poppins has been widely panned by critics and fans alike, with many praising him for owning up to his mistakes. In contrast, Van Dyke revealed that he is still actively seeking acting work despite turning 100 next month. The actor has also expressed a desire to continue working, stating "I don't want to [retire], I mean, it's my life. I love it."

Van Dyke's revelation about the James Bond role comes as the franchise is set to enter a new era with Amazon taking over the rights to the series. The next actor to play Bond has yet to be announced, but names such as Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Theo James are currently in contention.

While Van Dyke's attempts at playing British characters have been met with ridicule in the past, he remains a beloved figure in American entertainment. With his extensive career spanning over six decades, Van Dyke continues to inspire fans with his dedication to his craft and his irrepressible personality.
 
can you imagine dick van dyke as bond lol 🤣 his british accent is definitely not on point but the guy has been acting for like 6 decades and still gets auditions? i mean, gotta respect that. plus, he's only gonna be 100 next month so yeah, why not take one last shot at being a spy?
 
That's wild 🤯, I mean can you imagine Dick Van Dyke as Bond? lol 😂 I think he'd be hilarious in the role, but that British accent would definitely be a challenge for him 😅. I'm glad he owns up to his mistakes and doesn't take himself too seriously, it's refreshing to see an actor with such humility #DickVanDykeDeservesRespect 🙏. It's amazing how he's still actively seeking acting work at 100 years old, that's dedication 💪. Maybe Amazon will give him a chance to play Bond and prove everyone wrong? 🤔 Who knows? 🎬
 
🤣 I mean can you imagine Dick Van Dyke as James Bond? 🕵️‍♂️ I think it's hilarious that he laughed off the offer by saying "have you heard my British accent?" 😂 I feel bad for him, he's getting roasted on the internet for his Mary Poppins performance but still, 100 years old and going strong! 💪 It's inspiring to see him not giving up on his passion. Maybe someone will give him a chance as Bond... a guy can dream right? 🤷‍♂️
 
can you believe dick van dyke was offered james bond role like what if he took it lol 🤣🕵️‍♂️ anyway i'm still confused why he said about british accent tho doesnt mean he couldnt do it haha btw i remember watching mary poppins as a kid and my parents were all like "oh look dick van dyke" meanwhile im over here thinking "bert is so annoying 😒"
 
I mean, can you imagine Dick Van Dyke as Bond? 😂 I'm not sure if it would've worked out, but he's definitely been in some iconic roles already, like Bert from Mary Poppins. People are still loving him for owning up to his mistakes and being so humble about it. It's really admirable how he's still actively working at 100 years old - what a legend! He's got the right attitude, you know? "I don't want to retire, I mean, it's my life." 🙌
 
man... dick van dyke is still going strong at 100 years young 🤯 i gotta give him props for not giving up on his acting dreams, even when he was offered the iconic james bond role 😂 "have you heard my british accent?" lol that's hilarious! but seriously though, it's awesome to see an actor who's been in the game for so long still pushing forward and seeking out new roles 🎬. i mean, we've all seen his iconic performance as bert in mary poppins and yeah it wasn't exactly a critical masterpiece 😂, but he's shown time and time again that he's a talented guy with a lot to offer. and let's be real, who wouldn't want to play james bond at some point? 🕵️‍♂️ the fact that he's still actively seeking work and hasn't given up on his passion for acting is truly inspiring 👏. plus, it's just plain cool to see a legend like dick van dyke making waves in the entertainment industry even in his 100s 🎉.
 
🤣 Can you imagine Dick Van Dyke as Bond? Like, I know his British accent thing was a bit of a joke back in the day, but he's still got that charm. And 100 years old and still taking on roles? That's dedication! 🙌 I mean, some people might say he shouldn't be playing these types of characters anymore, but who are we to tell him what he can or can't do? He's had a legendary career, and if he wants to keep going, that's his prerogative. Let's be real, the guy's still got it, even if he's not exactly Daniel Craig material 😂.
 
I mean, can you even imagine Dick Van Dyke as Bond? I think it's hilarious that he was asked if he could do a British accent and just threw that in the producer's face lol 🤣. But for real though, 100 years young and still working? That's amazing. I love how he's all about keeping busy and making movies. It's so inspiring. And Mary Poppins, yeah it might not be everyone's cup of tea but he owns up to his mistakes which shows he's got a good sense of humor about himself 😂. The whole James Bond thing is pretty cool, who knows what could've been? But either way, Dick Van Dyke is still the man 👍.
 
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