He sauntered into the studio, a flustered apology for his tardiness tumbling from his lips. A harrowing journey across town, you see, involving a phantom traffic incident, a pulled-over driver, and the ultimate tragedy – misplaced spectacles. This, dear readers, was our introduction to Luke Thompson, the charmingly self-deprecating star of stage and screen.
Now, I’ll admit, I may have let a certain detail slip my mind before our interview – namely, that Luke is a key player in the global phenomenon that is “Bridgerton”. I was picturing a rising theatre star, fresh off a successful run in some obscure play. Instead, I was face-to-face with a bonafide heartthrob.
Our shared amusement at my faux pas quickly morphed into a lively debate on his suitability for another iconic role – James Bond.
“You’re on that edge between funny guy and good looking,” I observed, “You straddle both worlds.”
“I’m in funny,” he retorted playfully, “And I’m not going to be the romantic lead.”
But those smoldering eyes and that roguish charm? He can't deny his Bond potential, can he?
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