Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • edited August 21 Posts: 15,111
    So, we don't have a project, we don't have a title, we don't have a script, we don't even have evidence of a casting auditions being held... but the next James Bond is already chosen?
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    Right. Sounds like nonsense...high-pitched nonsense
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    Since62 wrote: »
    Right. Sounds like nonsense...high-pitched nonsense

    😂 👏, well done, 😂😆 ...!!!
  • LucknFateLucknFate 007 In New York
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    ATJ's next big "test" of whether or not anybody has bothered him about Bond yet will be the Kraven news cycle coming up. Just be patient. We'll get an answer about ATJ at least around then, hopefully. (as in, negative)
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
    edited August 20 Posts: 556
    I do have to say, I think they're could be some truth to the ATJ rumours because you don't usually hear the BBC pick up what 'The Sun' has to say.
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    I do have to say, I think they're could be some truth to the ATJ rumours because you don't usually hear the BBC pick up what 'The Sun' has to say.

    If it was credible they would probably find their own source.
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
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    M_Blaise wrote: »
    I do have to say, I think they're could be some truth to the ATJ rumours because you don't usually hear the BBC pick up what 'The Sun' has to say.

    If it was credible they would probably find their own source.

    Sometimes a 'prestige publication' won't run with something if they can't corroborate it with another source or it might ruffle certain feathers with people who could give them future scoops.
  • conradhankersconradhankers Underground
    edited August 21 Posts: 229
    Gentleman, Gentleman, Gentleman, have we discussed Alex Pettyfer? And can I point you in the direction of The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Young master Alex would beat the living daylights out of ATJ in both charisma and Bondian charm, a throwback to a more classical Bond and one would welcome it so much. I'm here for Alex. Good Evening Gentleman.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    edited August 21 Posts: 8,205
    Gentleman, Gentleman, Gentleman, have we discussed Alex Pettyfer? And can I point you in the direction of The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Young master Alex would beat the living daylights out of ATJ in both charisma and Bondian charm, a throwback to a more classical Bond and one would welcome it so much. I'm here for Alex. Good Evening Gentleman.

    I bought him up some time ago . It appears that at some point he had some allegations of domestic violence ; I don’t know if those were even verified.

    Strictly as an actor; he does have potential .

    I like to watch interviews when evaluating an actor; I watched parts of this one and he seems to have all the qualities for Bond.


  • peter wrote: »

    Broccoli is prepping the Othello shoot, which is to shoot next year.

    That's okay. Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas can handle the producer duties just fine.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I'm afraid I find Pettyfer a pretty leaden presence. He's odd in that Ministry of Ungentlemanly etc. as he's like a clone of a younger Jude Law, but you realise how good Law is when this clone looks like him but has none of the charm or charisma.
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    Pettyfer is known for being awful to work with.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    Is he known fer being Petty?
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    I see what you did there...

    While I think he's got some qualities that make him worth taking a look at, one way or another, I have no strong opinion about him. With that said, it seems like some of the criticism that he receives is based on things that happened early in his career. It would be a shame to continuously judge him on things he may or may not have done at a much younger age; like many young actors he may have been overwhelmed by success and expectations People do mature.

    He addresses some of this in this Variety article.


    https://variety.com/2018/film/news/alex-pettyfer-back-roads-1202780132/
  • conradhankersconradhankers Underground
    edited August 21 Posts: 229
    M_Blaise wrote: »
    Pettyfer is known for being awful to work with.

    They're all drama queens at the end of the day, Craig, Our Henry and even Connery were not the best to suffer fools on set. Christian Bale, DeNiro, etc etc etc. To be honest the thought of ATJ makes my appendage shrink in disappointment....if only Babs said yes to Henry all those years ago, we would be enjoying Bond cinema every two years. So sad.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited August 21 Posts: 5,970
    M_Blaise wrote: »
    Pettyfer is known for being awful to work with.
    ....if only Babs said yes to Henry all those years ago, we would be enjoying Bond cinema every two years. So sad.
    So if Cavill was cast - the writers strike wouldn't have happened in 2007, MGM wouldn't have gone bankrupt in 2010, COVID wouldn't have happened in 2020 and the writers/actors strike wouldn't have happened in 2023?
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
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    I like Pettyfer, he reminds me of Lazenby a bit, which isn't a bad thing.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    M_Blaise wrote: »
    Pettyfer is known for being awful to work with.

    They're all drama queens at the end of the day, Craig, Our Henry and even Connery were not the best to suffer fools on set. Christian Bale, DeNiro, etc etc etc. To be honest the thought of ATJ makes my appendage shrink in disappointment....if only Babs said yes to Henry all those years ago, we would be enjoying Bond cinema every two years. So sad.

    I’m not aware of Craig having any sort of reputation like that..?
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    mtm wrote: »
    M_Blaise wrote: »
    Pettyfer is known for being awful to work with.

    They're all drama queens at the end of the day, Craig, Our Henry and even Connery were not the best to suffer fools on set. Christian Bale, DeNiro, etc etc etc. To be honest the thought of ATJ makes my appendage shrink in disappointment....if only Babs said yes to Henry all those years ago, we would be enjoying Bond cinema every two years. So sad.

    I’m not aware of Craig having any sort of reputation like that..?

    Craig has a good reputation of being a total pro. And I'm glad Henry Cavil lost out to Craig. Craig is a far, far better and more intriguing actor. Henry is a bit of a plank, with limited range, but he has a reputation for being a really good guy.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Yes I've nothing against Cavill as a fella, but he's not very good. And I'm not aware that Craig was ever preventing the films from getting produced, indeed all available evidence says otherwise.
  • meshypushymeshypushy Ireland
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    I dread to think what state the franchise would be in now if Cavill had been cast. I think we got the right guy in Craig last time. The only ‘one that got away’ from that era for me would have been Bale - I think he would have been an intriguing casting, if he hadn’t gone down the Batman route.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I think likewise Jackman could have been an incredibly popular Bond; likely in a slightly different direction and of course he was already Wolverine by the time they needed a new 007, but I don't doubt in a different universe he was a massive hit in the role. It shows there's never really only one choice.
  • Informe_James_BondInforme_James_Bond Dominican Republic
    edited August 22 Posts: 112

    That's okay. Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas can handle the producer duties just fine.

    Is it possible that now with Michael G. Wilson retired and Barbara Broccoli busy with “Othello,” they are sedating the entire production of “Bond 26” to Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas?? And that Barbara is only as co-producer.

    8-|
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited August 22 Posts: 18,269
    Is Idris Elba going to be James Bond Othello?
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
    edited August 22 Posts: 556

    That's okay. Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas can handle the producer duties just fine.

    Is it possible that now with Michael G. Wilson retired and Barbara Broccoli busy with “Othello,” they are sedating the entire production of “Bond 26” to Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas?? And that Barbara is only as co-producer.

    8-|

    As far as I know, Mike hasn't retired yet.
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    M_Blaise wrote: »
    Pettyfer is known for being awful to work with.

    They're all drama queens at the end of the day, Craig, Our Henry and even Connery were not the best to suffer fools on set. Christian Bale, DeNiro, etc etc etc. To be honest the thought of ATJ makes my appendage shrink in disappointment....if only Babs said yes to Henry all those years ago, we would be enjoying Bond cinema every two years. So sad.

    Reportedly, Cavill was not in good shape at the time. These days, quite a different story
  • conradhankersconradhankers Underground
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    Denbigh wrote: »
    M_Blaise wrote: »
    Pettyfer is known for being awful to work with.
    ....if only Babs said yes to Henry all those years ago, we would be enjoying Bond cinema every two years. So sad.
    So if Cavill was cast - the writers strike wouldn't have happened in 2007, MGM wouldn't have gone bankrupt in 2010, COVID wouldn't have happened in 2020 and the writers/actors strike wouldn't have happened in 2023?

    That escalated quickly. Maybe with Henry cast, the butterfly effect could have come into affect and changed all of history from 2006. I really can't justify having just 5 Bond films, yes just 5 films in 15 years. That's bad form.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
    edited August 22 Posts: 2,537

    That's okay. Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas can handle the producer duties just fine.

    Is it possible that now with Michael G. Wilson retired and Barbara Broccoli busy with “Othello,” they are sedating the entire production of “Bond 26” to Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas?? And that Barbara is only as co-producer.

    8-|

    As far as I know, Mike hasn't retired yet.

    He hasn't retired, his son Gregg will transition into his position during / post-B26.

    Obviously, this could change between now and '27/28 when B26 is released, but that is the current plan.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Denbigh wrote: »
    M_Blaise wrote: »
    Pettyfer is known for being awful to work with.
    ....if only Babs said yes to Henry all those years ago, we would be enjoying Bond cinema every two years. So sad.
    So if Cavill was cast - the writers strike wouldn't have happened in 2007, MGM wouldn't have gone bankrupt in 2010, COVID wouldn't have happened in 2020 and the writers/actors strike wouldn't have happened in 2023?

    That escalated quickly. Maybe with Henry cast, the butterfly effect could have come into affect and changed all of history from 2006. I really can't justify having just 5 Bond films, yes just 5 films in 15 years. That's bad form.

    That'll be the norm from here on out, I'm afraid. I don't think this series, or any series on this level and scale, can spit them out every other year any longer. I'd looove to be wrong on that score though.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I think the last time anyone tried a big series with two year gaps was Star Wars, and people still haven't stopped moaning about that, so I don't see it happening either.
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