› ›

Who should/could be a Bond actor?

1…11271128113011321133…1235

Comments

  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,252
    Oh well, just spitballing…

    He actually comes off fairly well in the interview and has a decent voice.

    It does make me wonder, had there been the same level in years past’ as exist today, would actors like Peter O'Toole, Richard Harris , Oliver Reed, Richard Burton and other hellraisers had careers?
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 41,011
    Maybe he's done some self-rehabilitation in the past decade. I don't know, he's just never been on my radar, nor do I think he has the chops.
  • 007HallY007HallY
    edited January 22 Posts: 4,300
    talos7 wrote: »
    Oh well, just spitballing…

    He actually comes off fairly well in the interview and has a decent voice.

    It does make me wonder, had there been the same level in years past’ as exist today, would actors like Peter O'Toole, Richard Harris , Oliver Reed, Richard Burton and other hellraisers had careers?

    I imagine with someone like Reed it wouldn't have been his hellraising but his views on women which would have gotten him in more trouble in that sort of situation (although one can argue that aspect of his personality was a product of his time... not sure if I agree as even in the 60s/70s he was objectively a sexist, but I suppose he 'got away' with it slightly more easily then). Anyway, I think there was plenty of 'pearl clutching' and press coverage in regards to those actors' exploits in their day (arguably their behaviour even impacted some of their careers to some extent).

    Anyway, there are actors who have careers nowadays who we know have done much worse.
  • LudovicoLudovico
    Posts: 15,229
    talos7 wrote: »
    Another young actor who should be considered; my 26 year old Daughter is an admirer.


    It's always good to bring a new generation of fans. He seems manly enough.
  • 007HallY007HallY
    edited January 22 Posts: 4,300
    Having looked up Pettyfer and learnt he's been in at least four films I've seen (two big ones as the lead role), the performances of which have left absolutely no lasting impression on me, and the fact he's had quite serious allegations of domestic abuse in the past, my gut instinct is he's not going to be Bond. And honestly, we're not losing out. Really can't see anything special about the guy.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,252
    I think it is a bit harder for we more mature fans. There are times where I now go to a new doctor and they look like a teenager. lol
  • LudovicoLudovico
    Posts: 15,229
    007HallY wrote: »
    Having looked up Pettyfer and learnt he's been in at least four films I've seen (two big ones as the lead role), the performances of which have left absolutely no lasting impression on me, and the fact he's had quite serious allegations of domestic abuse in the past, my gut instinct is he's not going to be Bond. And honestly, we're not losing out. Really can't see anything special about the guy.

    Oops. Didn't know that.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited January 23 Posts: 18,343
    We all have skeletons in our cupboard. Some of us quite literally.
  • 007HallY007HallY
    Posts: 4,300
    Dragonpol wrote: »
    We all have skeletons in our cupboard. Some of us quite literally.

    True. It's unreasonable to expect any actor to have no 'skeletons', but I think there's a spectrum with these things. I can't imagine EON taking an actor if it was known they had a history of alleged domestic abuse.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 18,343
    007HallY wrote: »
    Dragonpol wrote: »
    We all have skeletons in our cupboard. Some of us quite literally.

    True. It's unreasonable to expect any actor to have no 'skeletons', but I think there's a spectrum with these things. I can't imagine EON taking an actor if it was known they had a history of alleged domestic abuse.

    Yes, that's true. Like Equity prospective Bond actors have to come to the role with "clean hands" and as little personal baggage as is humanly possible. The Bond role is usually a long-term investment in an actor after all and Eon and the studio etc. won't want someone with negative press if they can avoid it.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    Surprise surprise, @Denbigh's talking about Callum again, but just noticed he was on This Morning yesterday.

  • HarmonyRocketsHarmonyRockets
    Posts: 181
    He still has a very boyish look to me.
  • UnivexUnivex
    edited January 23 Posts: 6,710
    I watched The Boys in the Boat the other day, and I must say, I am in full agreement with my friend @Denbigh on this one. Would make for a brilliant Bond, on all accounts.

    He's probably my number one on a very small list now. Actually, scratch that. Right now, he's alone on that list. Good voice, good physique, good actor, good presence, bit of charisma, intelligent on conversations, a bit period like, if you know what I mean.

    All and all, Callum Turner for Bond! (if one cannot have the other Turner... why not?)
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    Univex wrote: »
    All and all, Callum Turner for Bond! (if one cannot have the other Turner... why not?)
    simpson.gif
  • UnivexUnivex
    Posts: 6,710
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    All and all, Callum Turner for Bond! (if one cannot have the other Turner... why not?)
    simpson.gif

    ;)

    Masters-Of-The-Air-Callum-Turner-Jacket-2.jpg
  • UnivexUnivex
    Posts: 6,710
    Univex wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    All and all, Callum Turner for Bond! (if one cannot have the other Turner... why not?)
    simpson.gif

    ;)

    Masters-Of-The-Air-Callum-Turner-Jacket-2.jpg

    Just have Moneypenny give him a proper old fashioned shave first.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,252
    Not fully convinced, but closer ; @Denbigh you may be a visionary and noticed a diamond in the rough
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    talos7 wrote: »
    Not fully convinced, but closer ; @Denbigh you may be a visionary and noticed a diamond in the rough
    I probably should've kept my mouth shut cause from experience it seems EON do the opposite of whatever I suggest haha :D
  • UnivexUnivex
    edited January 23 Posts: 6,710
    Denbigh wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Not fully convinced, but closer ; @Denbigh you may be a visionary and noticed a diamond in the rough
    I probably should've kept my mouth shut cause from experience it seems EON do the opposite of whatever I suggest haha :D

    Nah, let the campaign begin :)

    MV5BMjFhMjFhMWMtYTkyYy00NWEyLTkxZTYtYmNlNDA5NzRlNzdjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjg3MDM0OTU@._V1_.jpg


    Besides, @Denbigh, he thinks it’s his mom who’s behind all the rumours:

    https://people.com/callum-turner-jokes-his-mom-behind-james-bond-casting-rumors-exclusive-8418677
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    Univex wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Not fully convinced, but closer ; @Denbigh you may be a visionary and noticed a diamond in the rough
    I probably should've kept my mouth shut cause from experience it seems EON do the opposite of whatever I suggest haha :D
    Besides, @Denbigh, he thinks it’s his mom who’s behind all the rumours:

    https://people.com/callum-turner-jokes-his-mom-behind-james-bond-casting-rumors-exclusive-8418677
    Well my surname is actually Turner... no relation (that I know of) ;)
  • UnivexUnivex
    Posts: 6,710
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Not fully convinced, but closer ; @Denbigh you may be a visionary and noticed a diamond in the rough
    I probably should've kept my mouth shut cause from experience it seems EON do the opposite of whatever I suggest haha :D
    Besides, @Denbigh, he thinks it’s his mom who’s behind all the rumours:

    https://people.com/callum-turner-jokes-his-mom-behind-james-bond-casting-rumors-exclusive-8418677
    Well my surname is actually Turner... no relation (that I know of) ;)

    World exclusive, @Denbigh is actually Callum Turner's mom! You've heard it here first :D

    I've always known... ;)
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,252
    Callum, you sly dog, good to have you on the boards.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited January 23 Posts: 5,970
    Univex wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Not fully convinced, but closer ; @Denbigh you may be a visionary and noticed a diamond in the rough
    I probably should've kept my mouth shut cause from experience it seems EON do the opposite of whatever I suggest haha :D
    Besides, @Denbigh, he thinks it’s his mom who’s behind all the rumours:

    https://people.com/callum-turner-jokes-his-mom-behind-james-bond-casting-rumors-exclusive-8418677
    Well my surname is actually Turner... no relation (that I know of) ;)
    World exclusive, @Denbigh is actually Callum Turner's mom! You've heard it here first :D
    talos7 wrote: »
    Callum, you sly dog, good to have you on the boards.
    07nsna.gif

  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,169
    The biggest issue I have with Callum Turner is that he doesn't look tough enough. All the other areas he ticks all the right boxes, but he doesn't have that hard edge. He doesn't have that blunt instrument killer look.
    That's not to say he doesn't deserve a screentest. ;)
  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
    Posts: 2,296
    I’m not sure why, by with a mustache he reminds me of Errol Flynn or Lawrence Olivier.
  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
    Posts: 2,641
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Surprise surprise, @Denbigh's talking about Callum again, but just noticed he was on This Morning yesterday.


    I'm distracted by the other fellas weird fake voice, it sounds like he's trying way too hard to sound tough. He doesn't sound natural

    Turner is a talented actor, he definitely deserves a screentest even if he's not someone I'd choose.
  • DewiWynBondDewiWynBond
    Posts: 980
    Good deep voice but sounds like a chav. He must eat like Henry Cavill.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 18,343
    DewiWynBond wrote: »
    Good deep voice but sounds like a chav. He must eat like Henry Cavill.

    Or Henry Chavill if you prefer.
  • LudovicoLudovico
    Posts: 15,229
    Benny wrote: »
    The biggest issue I have with Callum Turner is that he doesn't look tough enough. All the other areas he ticks all the right boxes, but he doesn't have that hard edge. He doesn't have that blunt instrument killer look.
    That's not to say he doesn't deserve a screentest. ;)

    I don't know, for me he just looks too laddish.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 18,343
    He's just a lad now but he'll be a man by the time they start filming. ;)
Sign In or Register to comment.