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Chill out, ATJ, we know it's you.
Well if that makes @Colonel_Venus ATJ, does that mean that you are...A. Turner?
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Haha, quite right there Benny 😄 You got me.
He's an actor, so hopefully it's not too much of a stretch to be able to play an upper class gentleman.
After all, it didn't do Connery any harm... ;)
Colin O'Donoghue (1981, Ireland)
But like other people suggestions, 80's actors is mabey already to old. Whyle i think he can easily go for 36 looking. He will be first actor who is a bit younger then me.
I mean, uh, "Go on lad!"
Bond 21 was all about breaking the bond mold and Craigs casting made sense, however in the modern day they need someone with the classic mystique and swagger, in other words someone that feels familair and the audience already knows can handle themselves.
It wouldn't be the first time. A few years ago the member pierce2daniel was posting about how the producers should/perhaps are looking at younger, unconventional types for Bond, and that they should consider Robert Pattinson and Timothy Chalamet, or at least actors similar to these two. Within days of these posts there was an article on Express saying this exact thing almost verbatim. That they were in fact looking for a younger, less conventional actor and specifically mentioned that they are considering Pattinson and Chalamet, or at least similar actors, and even said "or a Robert Pattinson-type", which is exactly what pierce2daniel said in one of his posts at the time. According to the article all of this came from a "reliable film insider." So either they just copied it from this thread, or the supposed "film insider" is actually the member I mentioned. Either way though, it was definitely a case where content from this thread showed up in a clickbait rumor article.
Or it could have just been a coincidence, those happen too.
Craig wasn't unknown, he was a 'name' in Britain, and starred in some high-profile TV miniseries, as well as supporting parts in big films and starring roles in smaller ones, It's just back then things weren't quite so international as they are now, where we're all aware of and are watching lots of films and shows from different countries. I really wouldn't have said Craig was less well-known than Aidan Turner, Callum Turner, or Sope Dirisu, I think the internet and streaming services have just made smaller names more high-profile.
I also don’t think they’ll be too bothered about choosing someone more ‘traditional’ one way or the other. The casting process is likely much more organic and intuitive, and it’s not something that any of us really know that much about. They’ll go for who they think has potential, is available, and who brings the qualities they’re most interested in to an audition.
I don't see how it could be. The same points being made, the same wording, the exact same two names (Pattinson and Chalamet). And Chalamet is an odd choice too. If the article had said Hardy and Cavill or something like that I'd say it was probably coincidence. And the article was about 3 days after his post. I'm sorry, but I don't think that's a coincidence.
No, nor me. My hot water ran fine, I had the boiler serviced and then straight after there was no hot water. Corgi Homeplan literally claimed it was a coincidence and refused to fix it. Hogwash. Balderdash. Nay, piffle. I'm sure coincidences do happen occasionally, but most times I'd go with cause and effect.
Yes, I can see that being just the sort of process that was behind them having a word with ATJ. Er, if they actually did, obvs... :D
I suppose we’ll find out if they did much later. I can’t see why they wouldn’t have chatted with him though. Not that he auditioned or shot a gun barrel or anything like that. But if they did meet him they certainly met with other actors too who may or may not audition when the time comes.
I know @Pierce2Daniel … the guy has his ear to the ground, is creative as hell, has interesting thoughts and concepts to casting…. But thankfully, he’s no hack.
But there’s a lot of truth to a rag coming on here and picking up things we say, and I was a victim of it: about a year and a half ago, I was notified about the development of a LW5 script from a main player on that film series.
I reported it on here and inside of a week, I think, @talos7 posted an article on some slubby film site that identified and quoted me (without my permission, of course).
So yes, it likely has happened when these sites have no real sources, they pick-off things on fan websites.
That’s why I always say wait for Deadline/Variety orHollywood Reporter to confirm or to publish rumours…
This taught me a lesson too: be a little more discreet when leaking any thing I may hear, 😂 (loose lips sink ships, and all of that)….
I second this. Great flick.
I guess this means David MacKenzie most likely won't be on the list of potential Bond 26 directors, since he is now working on this movie. That's sad, I think he would have been a very interesting choice.
And I also recommend 'Hell or High Water', great thriller! 'Outlaw King' is also worth a watch as is 'Starred Up'
Something interesting to note. Jonathan Bailey became an OMEGA Ambassador in April 2023 and is now staring in Orlebar Brown's Spring 2024 Campaign
He looks like a grown man, so he is already a better choice than some of the other names I have seen mentioned lately.