3:35pm UK, Monday May 31, 2004

Former Baywatch hero David Hasselhoff is eyeing up a new role on screen - by turning villain in a Bond film.

And the star thinks he can go a step further by using his vocal talents to sing the theme song in a 007 movie.

David wants to tackle 007

"Everybody saw me play the hero all the time in Baywatch, but I'd love to show the other side of my professional repertoire," he said, reports the Daily Express.

"I like the idea of being a Bond baddie."

As for singing, the 51-year-old said it would be unique for a baddie to perform the theme song.

Hasselhoff is a star in mainland Europe - more for his singing than his acting.