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As for Aaron Pierre, I agree with @Kodak007 @007HallY, I see him more as action hero than gentleman spy.
Interesting. Are there any particular qualities that you feel are lacking, or that couldn't be developed?
I see what you mean, but a lot of people probably would've said similar things about Connery back in '61. That he was too much of a rugged brute. But I think it's easier to mould a tough guy into a suave sophisticate than vice versa.
I have to agree. He looks good and that's about it. And it's a shame we haven't moved on from casting white actors as Heathcliff when the character as described in the book is most likely not.
To be completely honest, I think it's because he's so damn muscular and has a very specific face (he's almost pretty, but at the same time very rugged). He's just ever so slightly different than what I tend to think of in relation to Bond.
But like I said, I'm happy to be proven wrong. It's not out of the realm of possibility he could be cast.
Where has 2027 been officially announced?
He has weird eyes.
He's a bit of a black Jason Statham. Bondian but not in the right way.
Just people getting a little over zealous, my good man. There's still nothing to suggest that whatever was holding up development between January 2022 and now has been resolved.
Secret War (May 2027)
B26 (Summer '27)
Star Wars (Dec 2027)
Squeeze my first film in right between the action.
James Bond isn't a model. He's handsome and desirable of course, but beautiful and unique, which are words I would happily describe Pierre as, isn't the character. Plus, mix that with the fact that he's quite large and muscular as well as tall (6'3"), I'd say this is what's holding me back from imagining Pierre in the role.
Care to take a bet on that? The equivalent of a hundred pounds? I’m good for it, 😂.
Yeah, well said (better than I did). I think when someone is too good looking in that way and too tall/muscular as Pierre is, it takes something away from Bond. Bond should be a bit rough around the edges in many ways - good looking and physically fit no doubt, but not necessarily a model. It’s why I said I can more easily see Pierre as a villain.
This kid has lots of talent and charisma. He also has edginess. He’s physically fit and although he has stunning eyes and is incredibly handsome, I don’t find him to be a model-type and his looks don’t overwhelm his over all performances.
I’d say his handsomeness is on the same level as an ATJ/Theo James.
And at thirty , he has great maturity and gravitas.
Rebel Ridge was a flawed film, with a great set up (seemingly inspired by First Blood), but the script got in its own way and started to go in circles. But Pierre was an anchor and made it worth watching.
FOE is another flawed film where he plays a very different character, but again, this kid filled the screen with his presence (and he did overpower Paul Mescal in it).
Really not sure about his face, but good observations. I'd rather they cast someone with these productions on his CV than, say, a Marvel movie. (And that's not a dig at ATJ).