Danny Boyle roots for Robert Pattinson as next James Bond

Filmmaker Danny Boyle believes British actor Robert Pattinson is most suitable to play suave spy James Bond.

In an interview with The Guardian, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said he was impressed by the "Twilight" star's performance in Claire Denis' sci-fi-movie "High Life".

"It was so bizarre, because I was sitting there thinking: 'Oh my God, they should get him to be the next Bond'," the director said.

Boyle said Pattinson's young age won't an issue in his casting as the fictional British spy, created by Ian Fleming.

"He must be in his 30s. How old was Connery? He's ready now."