"The internet thinks a lot of things, and that's one of the more pleasant ones. So, I'm pleased as far as that goes," he said with a smile.
"I think there might be an element of cultural translation to be done here. If you're a Brit and you do something of any kind of renown that people regard well, then people start saying the B-word. It's like a merit badge. You get the B-word merit badge," he continued.
"I'm very, very glad to have the badge. I'm glad to be in such wonderful company of people who have the badge. But it's a badge," he concluded.
Am I the only one who's super disappointed to hear this?! Regé would make a lovely Bond! Are you listening, casting agents? LOVELY!!
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