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Would he be playing Mickey in a James Bond film?
If you're saying the actor only has one facial expression, Mickey 17 would prove you wrong about Pattinson. Not saying he would play 17, but if a little of Mickey 18 made it into Bond 7 I would not be mad.
I’d have to look into Ben Hardy. I’ve seen some people mention Joe Cole although similarly I’ve not seen enough of him to say one way or the other.
I don’t think anyone can answer the first question until they see an actor audition (an actor, after all, brings something unique to Bond even when they’re playing the same character that’s come before). It’s just about picking which actor feels right for a new Bond I guess. As for the second question I’d say every actor is different and gives a particular impression whether just naturally or in their roles - or both.
I think my issue with Suter is he never leaves a lasting impression on me as an actor. It doesn’t help that from what I’ve seen of the Viking show he’s in he sort of blends into the cast of burly, bearded men who fight each other. But otherwise I have this odd thing where I can’t actually remember what the guy looks like. I know some people like the idea of him as Bond, and I get it, but I don’t get the sense he’s a stand out actor. I could be wrong though.
I do agree that Dickinson’s a wild card. I find him interesting as an actor though. But like I said it’s tricky to tell.
How would you describe the vibe of each of the Bonds thus far?
It’s less that each Bond is a specific ‘type’ and more the idea that these actors have certain qualities they give off in their performances or just naturally. There’s of course overlap (every Bond actor has to display some type of confidence, for example).
But I guess broadly - take Moore and compare him to, say, Dalton. Just on the surface there are differences between the two men. Dalton has darker hair and eyes, sharper features, more intense stares. Of course his acting style as Bond gave off that more serious intensity. Moore on the other hand had lighter hair and eyes and just kinda looked more ‘gentlemanly’. Compare those two with Craig who has more naturally weather worn features and more rugged, Steve McQueen esque good looks and that very much gives you a sense of the harder edged spin he put on the character. That’s different to Brosnan in both his look and approach to the character etc.
It’s just stuff like that really. It’s just that ‘certain something’ about the actor that’ll get them through the door to audition and from there will indicate what they can do with the character.
Yeah I prefer Dickinson, he feels a more complete movie actor to me, but Cole has a certain tough guy magnetism. I dunno, I’m not saying it should be him at all, but I reckon he’d be on the long list. Taron Edgerton has got to be there somewhere too, I don’t think many of us would be very excited about him, but he’s going to be on the list. Suter I’m not wild about from what I’ve seen of his performances, but wouldn’t dismiss him totally.
I agree what you’re saying about the ten options list; I think there’s enough who would be decent choices.
I'm not sure if I'd personally say he's the best option though.
This is entirely based on his looks and voice, I've never seen him in anything.
I think he'll look even better in 4-5 years.
The music in the first clip even has a bit of a Bond vibe.
I hope he is being considered.
An alpha? He's a fictional concept?
The upcoming Inspector Lynley series will be a good showcase for him.
I think Tom Burke would be a good choice. He was just in Black Bag, the Soderbergh movie, and he played Orson Welles in Mank.
He even reminds me of Michael Lonsdale a bit.
I wasn't referring to him. The other fellow named Swindell.
He was in Furiosa too, wasn't he? Still haven't caught that. He is really good and does seem to be rising in profile, I don't mind the idea at all.
Mind you, I do like the old style of getting an excellent Euro character actor in maybe rather than a Brit, it's worked so well quite a few times.