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Report- Bond producers approach Rihanna for B24 role

timmertimmer
edited September 2014 in SPECTRE News & Spoilers Posts: 4,622
As I was driving home from place of employ this Sunday afternoon, I heard a radio bulletin on the all-news station declaring that Rihanna was all hot to do some work on Bond 24. The report further added that Craig was really pulling for her, and considered her to be a dream candidate. We are talking not only a song here, but more to the point I believe an appearance in the film.
I did manage not to crash the car or even drive it off the road, but I did have to pull over to take a few deep breaths.
This will be Verity all over again. :((
ps I am sure there is a wire story to support the report. All-news radio tends to regurgitate whats already out there.
Being in a fragile state, I haven't initiated on-line search yet. Blood pressure and all.
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  • royale65royale65 Caustic misanthrope reporting for duty.
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    I read this as well, in the Sunday mirror. Hopefully it's not true.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    This was just mentioned, the article, in the production thread. I don't mind a quick cameo, especially if nonspeaking (have her be singing in the background of a scene), but more than that makes me go: ugh! No thanks. I hope if it happens, it will be very limited indeed.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
    edited September 2014 Posts: 9,117
    Please tell me this has to be bullshit?

    Although given the choice with a gun to my head I'd rather have her doing a shitty 2 minute Madonna style cameo than butcher the title song.

    DC hardly going up in my estimation if that's true.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    I don't even know what to say.
  • royale65royale65 Caustic misanthrope reporting for duty.
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    I think it all comes from this;

    http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/daniel-craig-likes-bond-girls-dirty-picks-rihanna-beyonce-article-1.1200798
  • GermanladyGermanlady
    Posts: 6,601
    I was trying to remember, where I heard it. It was on YT too, I think. They asked him and he asked him and he answered. No more, no less.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    Out of interest does anyone know who has the final say on the singer and wanky stunt casting like this?

    I remember with Madonna MGW saying 'we thought it would be a bit of fun and we were really happy when she was able to do it'. Does he mean EON or the royal we of the studio as well?

    I always got the impression with the 11th hour drafting in of Sheryl Crow that this was something foisted on EON by the studio. If not why did they waste time and money getting KD Lang to record Surrender in the first place?

    Does anyone know if EON have the power of veto to say no if some cretin at the studio decides One Direction should sing the title song or are they ultimately helpless to block it?
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    I wouldn't give this too much credence!
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    RogueAgent wrote: »
    I wouldn't give this too much credence!

    Of course not - it's clearly the usual bollocks we get every time. I imagine EON can largely choose who they want to cast I'm just interested in who has the final say on the singer which is more of a commercial decision to attract a certain demographic.
  • MayDayDiVicenzoMayDayDiVicenzo Here and there
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    No...just no. That's a bloody awful idea.
    The Bond films (and especially the Craig era), do not need another Madonna 2.0.
    And don't dare let her go anywhere near the theme song!!
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    Hey, Rihanna could work!

    "Pro-per-ty of ma' lady...lady...lady...eh...eh...eh..."
  • daltondalton
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    I can't imagine that EON would do this, especially after the Madonna cameo was so widely panned by pretty much everyone.

    I think the Alessandra Ambrosio cameo in Casino Royale should be the model for any future celebrity cameos in the Bond films. No real attention is called to it and the film doesn't stop for a minute or so for the celebrity to have some awkwardly written and delivered banter with Bond.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    dalton wrote: »
    I can't imagine that EON would do this, especially after the Madonna cameo was so widely panned by pretty much everyone.

    I think the Alessandra Ambrosio cameo in Casino Royale should be the model for any future celebrity cameos in the Bond films. No real attention is called to it and the film doesn't stop for a minute or so for the celebrity to have some awkwardly written and delivered banter with Bond.

    100 % agree @dalton any cameo (and I'm not a fan at all) in a Bond film must be brief and if possible, without dialogue. I always feel cameos break the fourth wall almost.
    This rumour regarding Rhianna I'm hoping is only that. Early news stories for the Bond films often include who is going to sing the title song. Or feature as a Bond girl. Around the time of TWINE and DAD I recall hearing Kylie would be singing the theme and acting in the latest Bond film. Kind of reminds me of this...


    Early speculation at this stage I hope.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited September 2014 Posts: 4,537
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    First: Never Let them see you bleed..

    Jeremy+Renner+Rachel+Weisz+cjgCKJXhnYmm.jpg
    Second: Always have escape plan... :bz
  • SuzanneStoneSuzanneStone
    edited September 2014 Posts: 372
    If they take her or that Cara Delavinge girl or anyone from the music or modelling industry I will protest.
  • KerimKerim Istanbul Not Constantinople
    Posts: 2,629
    Um, no thanks.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    SuzanneStone wrote: »
    If they take her or that Cara Delavinge girl or anyone from the music or modelling industry I will protest.

    Just for my own curiosity here, but are you talking a strongly worded letter to the Times or self immolation outside EON's offices?

    I'm happy to register my disgust at Rhianna by signing any petition you might draw up but if you're talking some sort of Buddhist monk kind of stuff, whilst I admire your dedication, you're on your own.

  • BAIN123BAIN123
    Posts: 11,189
    Hmm...I doubt this much credibility. Even so it's funny watching all the fans go mad.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited September 2014 Posts: 18,344
    I could never accept Rihanna as a Bond singer or actress. Never. Terrible idea. Her and her musak is the Devil's Spawn in my view. She has mutilated her body with tattoos and is a Gypsy of the Highest Order and I detest her gypsy voice. Apart from all that, she'd be perfick.
  • GermanladyGermanlady
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    Now where is RC7, when you need him, to protest against discussing rumours ;)
  • RC7RC7
    edited September 2014 Posts: 10,512
    Germanlady wrote: »
    Now where is RC7, when you need him, to protest against discussing rumours ;)

    Just waiting for Gustav to do his thesis on Rihanna's credentials as a potential brand ambassador and 'Oscar' worthy blah blah...

    And yes, I know he doesn't like the idea.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    Germanlady wrote: »
    Now where is RC7, when you need him, to protest against discussing rumours ;)

    Well I thought you were the one who said you didn't want to be constrained by boring confirmed facts and wanted to discuss these rumours and imagine the possibilities....

    So how does a world where Rhianna does the title song and appears as a Bond girl grab you?

    Personally I'm with Draggers all the way.
  • Gustav_GravesGustav_Graves
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    The entire name "Rihanna" is causing my whole body to itch ~X(. Please stop this topiccccc.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    Gustav_Graves wrote: »
    The entire name "Rihanna" is causing my whole body to itch ~X(. Please stop this topiccccc.

    My thoughts exactly - but let us enjoy the chance of denouncing her from the moral high ground first! ;)
  • BAIN123BAIN123
    Posts: 11,189
    Where's Moore's "stinging in the rain" umbrella when you need it. The irony would be great if she were to fall victim to that.
  • BAIN123BAIN123
    Posts: 11,189
    Where's Moore's "stinging in the rain" umbrella when you need it. The irony would be great if she were to fall victim to that.
  • BAIN123BAIN123
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    Sorry for double post.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    BAIN123 wrote: »
    Sorry for double post.

    No matter as it was very funny! She deserves it for making 2007 one of the wettest years on record with her "Umbrella". :))
  • GermanladyGermanlady
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    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Germanlady wrote: »
    Now where is RC7, when you need him, to protest against discussing rumours ;)

    Well I thought you were the one who said you didn't want to be constrained by boring confirmed facts and wanted to discuss these rumours and imagine the possibilities....

    So how does a world where Rhianna does the title song and appears as a Bond girl grab you?

    Personally I'm with Draggers all the way.
    Oops, care to read that post of mine again and get it right this time. My meaning, that is.
    I am sure, you can do it.

  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Gustav_Graves wrote: »
    The entire name "Rihanna" is causing my whole body to itch ~X(. Please stop this topiccccc.
    rihanna-at-cirque-le-soir-64c6daf2d2da7647286fbd8d8974a025b6.jpg

    In before the lock? ;)
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