Tom Hardy said no to the role of spy 007 James Bond even though he really wanted to.

Tom Hardy is being voted by many people as the new Bond but he himself affirms that he will never play the role of the amorous spy.

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Surviving the hands of brutal enemies in Bond movies is clearly not difficult for Tom Hardy. On the way to Hollywood, Tom Hardy has had more than a few beaten up roles.

The 39-year-old British actor is attracting 7 million viewers to BBC's Taboo on Saturday night, which he co-wrote with his father Chips.

Tom Hardy is highly anticipated to be the new Bond.

Bookmakers Coral have slashed their odds on Hardy to 7-4 as the new Bond after a huge surge in votes for him in recent days.

When asked about playing 007, Tom Hardy sticks to the “no comment” answer but he once said: “When an actor says they want to play James Bond, their chances of being Bond drop significantly. So? I will never play James.”

With his attractive looks and outstanding acting talent, it's easy to see why Tom Hardy is said to have caught the eye of Bond producer Barbara Broccoli.

He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at last year's Oscars for his role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, who won Best Actor, in The Revenant.

Born and raised in the peaceful land of East Sheen, South West London, Tom Hardy's wild instincts erupted. He was arrested at the age of 15 for participating in stealing a Merc. He was even expelled from school, used stimulants and endangered himself.

“I wish I could say I've grown up, but violence still fascinates me. That's why I choose to play criminals, villains, bad characters.”

However, Tom Hardy's life outside of work is now stable. He is married to actress Charlotte Riley, 35, who he met while filming Wuthering Heights in 2009.

According to TT&VH