Shekhar wants John Abraham as the next James Bond

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur pitched John Abraham as the next James Bond, questioning why 007 must remain a 'white British man'.

Kapur praised Abraham's 'effortless charisma' and 'suave screen presence' in an interview with Variety India.

He argued the franchise should reflect a 'global reality' and not be confined to Britain or the West.

Kapur stated Abraham could deliver a 'phenomenal Bond' if producers have the courage to take the franchise international.

The comments come amid speculation over Daniel Craig's successor as 007.