BRITISH actor Mike Dickman has spoken about being linked with the vacant 007 role for the first time.

The rising star, 40, is building an impressive portfolio after swapping a high-flying corporate career in the sports industry for his acting passion.

In just a few short years, he's had a cameo role in blockbuster Barbie, landed a supporting role in psychological thriller Secrets, which is released on Amazon on August 19, and will also feature prominently in upcoming series Gandhi - the first Indian series to premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival.

Earlier this year, bookies even listed him as a surprise frontrunner to replace Daniel Craig as Bond, along with household names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Tom Hardy and Henry Cavill.

Speaking exclusively

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