Hollywood A-Lister Chris O’Dowd has said he would "never in a million years" like to be the next James Bond.
The Roscommon native said it would be torture being one of the most recognised men in the world.
Speaking on the red carpet yesterday at the Odeon Point Square Cinema for his new animation Puffin Rock, Chris said he'd never consider throwing his hat into the ring to be the next 007.
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He said: "Good luck to them. I think it would be a f**king nightmare. I wish them the best of luck in the world. In a million years I wouldn’t do it. It would be awful.
"You could never walk anywhere again. I’m sure doing the movie is fine but the rest of your life.
"It’s like marrying into the royalty."
He recalled the moment in Casino Royale when Daniel Craig emerges from the sea in shorts – a scene which Craig himself admits will "haunt" him for the rest of his life.
Chris said, laughing: "Could you imagine coming out with the shorts. Imagine the GAA shorts."
The Bridesmaids actor was in Dublin yesterday morning for the red carpet of his new animation Puffin Rock and the New Friends, which also sees Amy Huberman lead the voice cast.
After the success of the Oscar-nominated Song of the Sea and The Breadwinner, the film brings WestEnd Films back in collaboration with Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon and Northern Ireland’s Dog Ears.
Based on the RTÉjr series Puffin Rock and the New Friends will follow beloved characters from the series – Oona, Baba, May, and Mossy – who are joined by an exciting new set of characters who arrive on the island.
The story begins when the last 'Little Egg' of the season disappears under mysterious circumstances. With the help of her new friends, Oona is in a race against time to bring it back home before a big storm hits Puffin Rock and puts the entire island in danger.
"It’s a gorgeous story," said Chris.
The Slumberland star also confirmed he and his wife Dawn along with their two children have left the States and have moved back home living in LA since 2013.
He said he "missed" everyone too much.
He added: "No, we are kind of back-ish, well London and here.
"Yeah. Definitely. I liked it over there as well, but I was just missing everybody too much," he added.
