While most of the names that have been mentioned alongside James Bond, like Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba, and Damian Lewis have been equally cagey, most of them have also seemed open to at least having a conversation about the role.
While Tom Hardy refused to answer The Daily Beast’s question about whether or not he wants to play James Bond, we can infer from his response that the answer is yes.
Considering how frequently the role was turned down in the past it’s remarkable how open actors today seem willing to jump into the franchise.
If he didn’t want the role, he wouldn’t be concerned about being taken out of the race for commenting on it.