Ioan Gruffudd has said he would like to be the next James Bond after Daniel Craig is done with the role.

Daniel landed the role of the secret agent in 2005 and is contracted to do two more films as the character in addition to last year’s Casino Royale - but may not sign on for any more films after that - at which point Fantastic Four star Ioan would love to take over.

Thirty-three year old Ioan said recently: “I would love to play Bond one day but I think I am 10 years too young [at the moment].

“Physically, I am not quite big enough. Of course, I could go to the gym or whatever.”

“Maybe in seven years time when Daniel is done and tired of it and can retire a very rich man, then maybe I could step into his shoes. I think he’s been absolutely brilliant as James Bond. I thought he was superb.”