Olivia Colman has revealed which iconic James Bond character she would like to play in the 007 franchise.

The 49-year-old recently played the legendary role of Queen Elizabeth II in the hit Netflix series The Crown.

But she has now been featured on the cover of British Vogue for the December 2023 issue.

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During an interview for the magazine that involved a conversation about Dame Judi Dench, Olivia said: "The amount of time I have wanted to be M. I'm not sure who I need to call..."

It was then suggested she should get in touch with James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, which was when Olivia spoke about meeting her for the first time.

She said: "I know, I met her once. I wanted to go, 'Can I be M?' I must try to be cooler about it. Maybe she reads Vogue? Put that bit in."

Olivia has had quite a busy schedule recently, having finished filming Paddington in Peru and starring alongside Timothée Chalamet in the new adaption of Wonka this Christmas.

Hearts Standard: Olivia Colman will be playing the role of a villian in the Wonka filmOlivia Colman will be playing the role of a villian in the Wonka film (Image: Ian West/PA)

She will also be appearing in Wicked Little Letters which will be on big screens across cinemas in February 2024.

Olivia Colman joins Stormzy and Jodie Comer for 6 new British Vogue covers

Joining Olivia for the December edition of British Vogue will be Stormzy and Killing Eve favourite Jodie Comer.

They are among a handful of stars set to appear across six new covers celebrating Great Britain.

The newest issue of British Vogue, Great Britain: Tradition And Revolution is said to showcase “some of the most captivating forces across British fashion, style, culture, politics and society”.

Others to feature on the iconic covers, dressed in all white, are models Kate and Lila Moss, rapper Little Simz and actress Tilda Swinton.

It also includes photos of comic Eddie Izzard, poet Kae Tempest and actress Dame Vanessa Redgrave.

Meanwhile, the Brit Crowd portfolio will be included, exhibiting the creatives who are “leading the way across the UK”, photographed by Adama Jalloh.

Models include Fingernails actor Riz Ahmed, Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis, director Sir Steve McQueen and members of the Chelsea Pensioners.

The December issue of British Vogue is available via digital download and on newsstands from November 21.