Zac Efron wants to play baddie in a James Bond movie

November 23rd, 2009 more images more imagesLONDON - "High School Musical" star Zac Efron has expressed a desire to play a villain in a James Bond movie. The actor loves the spy series and the iconic British spy so much that he wants a negative role in the next addition in the franchise, which currently stars Daniel Craig as the lead character, reports celebrityrush.com.

November 10th, 2009 more images more imagesMEL GIBSON's dream of landing the coveted JAMES BOND role was shattered when a producer deemed him too short to play the secret agent. The actor was tipped to become Bond at the height of his career - but producer Albert R.

November 10th, 2009 more images more imagesLONDON - Mel Gibson wanted to play the coveted role of James Bond but was turned down by legendary 007 producer Cubby Broccoli, scriptwriter Tom Mankiewicz has revealed. Speaking at a Bond convention in Los Angeles, Mankiewicz, who scripted Live And Let Die and The Man With The Golden Gun, said Gibson's 5ft 9in frame took him out of the race for the spy's role.

November 1st, 2009 more imagesZac Efron arrives at LAX on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Vancouver. Los Angeles.

October 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Zac Efron has not been quite excited about his onscreen roles lately, but with new film 'Me and Orson Welles' his stand is a bit different. Us magazine quoted him as telling NYLON Guys magazine: "It's the first time I've ever watched a movie [that I'm in] and in the end I'm like 'OK! I didn't check my watch once!" Speaking on the High School Musical popularity, he said: "I try not to look at all of it.

September 6th, 2009 more images more images"It's finding the right opportunity. I would want it to be great, so I'd have to choose carefully." ZAC EFRON is eyeing a role on London's West End stage.

July 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hairspray stars Zac Efron and Brittany Snow have reportedly been approached to star alongside Miley Cyrus in 'Gidget'. According to MovieHole.net, while Cyrus will play the waverider 'Gidget' in the project, Efron is likely to play her love interest.' Actress Sandra Dee originated the role of 'Gidget' in Paul Wendkos's 1959 film and actress Sally Field took over the role in a short-lived TV series, reports Contactmusic.

July 4th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Hollywood star Zac Efron and model-turned-actress Megan Fox were seen enjoying a romantic dinner date at Pace, an upscale restaurant here. "They were very friendly and their faces were close when they talked, aceshowbiz.com quoted a source as saying.

June 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron has been roped in for a yet-to-be titled "sexy thriller", it has emerged. The High School Musical star is adamant to shed his teen idol image with more mature roles.

June 23rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is urging James Bond bosses to consider him for a role in the next installment of the franchise because he has always dreamt of playing a villain opposite the super spy. The "American Beauty" star, who played legendary comic book villain Lex Luthor in 2006 "Superman Returns", has set his sights on a role opposite British actor Daniel Craig in the follow-up to last year hit "Quantum of Solace", reports variety.com.

June 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - If reports are to be believed, British actor Michael Sheen will play legendary villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the next James Bond movie. The Frost/Nixon star is said to be in the process of signing up for the superspy flick.

June 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - High School Musical star Zac Efron is the latest big celeb to make a cameo on HBO's Entourage. According to E! News, HBO has confirmed that Efron filmed scenes for the show's upcoming sixth season at the Beverly Hills Niketown store on Tuesday morning.

May 27th, 2009 LONDON - James Bond star Daniel Craig is going to make his Broadway debut with a new play by teaming up with Australian star Hugh Jackman. The duo will star in new drama A Steady Rain written by Keith Huff and produced by James Bond movies producer Barbara Broccoli, reports contactmusic.com.

May 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Will Smith has joined the likes of stars vying to become the first black James Bond, and has claimed that he's the best choice for the iconic spy-role. Rap mogul Diddy and Jamie Foxx have already forwarded their names as a possible replacement for the current 007, Daniel Craig.

May 7th, 2009 For a while there have been talks about a Black James Bond and actor Will Smith is the latest to add his name to the list of stars who want to be the first black Bond. He strongly maintains that he’ll the best choice for producers.