Nip/Tuck hunk Julian McMahon is the latest big name to be linked to the role of James Bond.

The Australian actor - who was once married to Kylie Minogue's sister Dannii - joins established British stars Orlando Bloom, Jude Law and Clive Owen on the list of contenders for the part.

It was previously thought that one of McMahon's countrymen, Hugh Jackman or Eric Bana, would take over from Pierce Brosnan, but both sets of rumors have proved to be false. Insiders are not ruling out the prospect of Brosnan making one final outing as the world's favorite superspy in Bond 21, slated for Autumn 2005 release.

--He'd be one of my top choices. I just don't see Orlando Bloom in that role.

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Posted by Lawren at August 19, 2004 07:27 AM

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The only person, out of those listed, that I can see filling that role perfectly is Hugh Jackman.

Says: Marie at August 19, 2004 08:16 AM

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I'm with Marie, Hugh Jackman would make a gorgeous and wonderful Bond.

Says: Andrea at August 19, 2004 08:56 PM

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Ahem, as a long time supporter of Pierce Brosnan for the role since his Remington Steele days why is he being put out to pasture already? I feel he should do 3 or 4 more Bond pics! He's the best one since Sean Connery.

Though I admit Clive Owen would be an excellen choice.

Says: Brian D. at August 20, 2004 10:53 AM

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I don't know... Jude Law can do the suave thing, too.

Says: Katie at August 20, 2004 01:28 PM

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