Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited September 2016 Posts: 23,883
    @Tuulia, yes I think we agree for the most part. To clarify, with Bond I believe a lot of what makes the actor believable in the role (in a particular film) is whether he is able to sell the natural confidence and swagger. After all, Bond films are not dealing with lots of dialogue or complex emotions etc. For that to be credible, I think the actor needs to go to a personal place where they can feel comfortable - and then the confidence comes from there. That's why all their portrayals are so different (especially the ones that we rank high on here).

    That's why I hope EON first determine what kind of Bond films they want to make for the next 10 years, and what kind of character they plan on depicting during this time. Then find an actor who can naturally fit into that mold.
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    Agreed.
  • edited September 2016 Posts: 1,661
    The latest bit of news - mentioned on Radio 4 - Daniel Craig remains B Broccoli's number one choice. This means Tom Hiddleston can do more model shoots with his pet pooch. \:D/
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    fanbond123 wrote: »
    The latest bit of news - mentioned on Radio 4 - Daniel Craig remains B Broccoli's number one choice.
    Of this there was never truly any doubt.
  • edited September 2016 Posts: 1,661
    This is your next Bond, folks!

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    ;)) :-&

    "Bond was tired after a hard day's mission. He liked nothing better than to dress like a dandy and stroke his dog."
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Despite being a proponent of his, I'll admit there's something terribly effeminate about that photo, imho at least.
  • RC7RC7
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    fanbond123 wrote: »
    This is your next Bond, folks!

    GU501_MENS%20TAILORING_PR%20CROPPED_300dpi_4.jpg

    ;)) :-&

    "Bond was tired after a hard day's mission. He liked nothing better than to dress like a dandy and stroke his dog."

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    Hahaha oh Connery,why why why ?!
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    fanbond123 wrote: »
    This is your next Bond, folks!

    GU501_MENS%20TAILORING_PR%20CROPPED_300dpi_4.jpg

    ;)) :-&

    "Bond was tired after a hard day's mission. He liked nothing better than to dress like a dandy and stroke his dog."

    Has more of a Willy Wonka vibe.

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    RC7 wrote: »
    fanbond123 wrote: »
    This is your next Bond, folks!

    GU501_MENS%20TAILORING_PR%20CROPPED_300dpi_4.jpg

    ;)) :-&

    "Bond was tired after a hard day's mission. He liked nothing better than to dress like a dandy and stroke his dog."

    NSNA-JB0014SCdungarees.jpg

    As funny as Connery in a pair of dungarees is.....and it's pretty darn funny....compared to Tom in those pics, Sean looks bad ass.
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    This man ?

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  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    mcdonbb wrote: »
    fanbond123 wrote: »
    This is your next Bond, folks!

    GU501_MENS%20TAILORING_PR%20CROPPED_300dpi_4.jpg

    ;)) :-&

    "Bond was tired after a hard day's mission. He liked nothing better than to dress like a dandy and stroke his dog."

    Has more of a Willy Wonka vibe.

    :))
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    barryt007 wrote: »
    This man ?

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    Come to think of it.....I have been warming to the idea of Tom Hardy as Bond. He might not be bad.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    This man ?

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    Come to think of it.....I have been warming to the idea of Tom Hardy as Bond. He might not be bad.

    ....and he wants the part but he hasn't been desperately campaigning for it. Good actor with presence if not quite the traditional Bond look.
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    If you watch him in Inception,he is almost Bond in that..
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    I think it goes beyond simply looking the part - Aidan Turner has the whole package as far as I'm concerned. He can do sophisticated, but at the same time he has an Irish earthiness that tells us he could probably survive in the wild. I think that's an important trait for Bond; he has to be good with his hands, and not afraid to get them dirty.

    Beyond that, Aidan Turner would be a perfect choice for two reasons: he is both a visual and a thematic departure from what Craig has given us. Craig is stocky and not conventionally attractive, whilst Turner is more in the classic mold, close to early Connery and the character that Fleming envisioned, even down to the black comma.

    I think it's a good idea for EON to shake things up every now and again, and going for the Brosnan tall dark and handsome look straight after Craig makes for a nice contrast. Not only that but the way an actor looks and naturally behaves often informs how their interpretation will take shape on screen. If you look at Turner, what about him immediately stands out and grabs your attention? His hazelnut eyes, tan skin and dark hair?
  • RC7RC7
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    I think it goes beyond simply looking the part - Aidan Turner has the whole package as far as I'm concerned. He can do sophisticated, but at the same time he has an Irish earthiness that tells us he could probably survive in the wild. I think that's an important trait for Bond; he has to be good with his hands, and not afraid to get them dirty.

    Aidan Turner is 'James Bond 007' in 'Famine Royale' - co-starring Nick Knowles as The Earl of Lucan and Charlie Dimmock as Flopya Titsout.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    @RC7, I believe I've read a post of yours sometime ago that you work in the film business, yes? Of all the available actors, if you were to cast someone in the role, suppose Craig has just left, who would you pick?
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Mendes, time to wipe the drool off your chin.
  • RC7RC7
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    @RC7, I believe I've read a post of yours sometime ago that you work in the film business, yes? Of all the available actors, if you were to cast someone in the role, suppose Craig has just left, who would you pick?

    Yes, primarily TV, but some film crossover. Honestly, I don't know. I'm no casting director, but I've screen tested people and it's the only way to ascertain who's 'got it' (of course even that is subjective). Until someone steps in front the camera it's really hard to say. I mean, who had Ledger down as the Joker pre-TDK? There will be unexpected/unknown candidates out there who might smash it, and there will be those that are tipped who bottle it.

    I'm sorry that answer is very non-committal, but it really does come down to that. No one is a shoe in from where I'm standing. Of the names mentioned Hiddleston has the tools in his locker to pull off a certain type of Bond, whether that is what people want is up to EON, but he's by no means perfect.

    Instinct says Dan will return, until we know otherwise it's hard to speculate.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Would you even need a screentest from Fassbender?
  • RC7RC7
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    Would you even need a screentest from Fassbender?

    No, he'd be fucking amazing. Sadly that ship has sailed, I fear.

  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Why is that? If Craig is back for one or two more I understand, but if not?
  • RC7RC7
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    Why is that? If Craig is back for one or two more I understand, but if not?

    If they got their shit together and could roll out three movies on two year cycles I think it's worth it. I just don't see it happening.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    I don t know. I think it s possible.
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    The Jamie Bell rumour is the one I had the impression could become a reality.
    It's just a feeling and I wouldn't be surprised if it became true.

    It also would be fun to see how many of you would suddenly turn into Aidan Turner, Hiddleston and Hardy fans then ;)
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited October 2016 Posts: 23,883
    The Jamie Bell rumour is the one I had the impression could become a reality.
    It's just a feeling and I wouldn't be surprised if it became true.
    I sincerely hope that your feelings betray you in this instance. Nothing could more surely kill my lifelong adulation for this franchise than the casting of Bell. Craig was enough of a physical departure for me, and I hope they don't push the envelope further in this regard. Time to get back to a more conventional Bond imho.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    The Jamie Bell rumour is the one I had the impression could become a reality.
    It's just a feeling and I wouldn't be surprised if it became true.

    It also would be fun to see how many of you would suddenly turn into Aidan Turner, Hiddleston and Hardy fans then ;)

    I think I would suddenly become an exclusive MI fan. :(

    It would then be obvious EoN wouldn't be making Bond films anymore.
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    My God don't even contemplate that...I know DC was a surprise choice but at least he had a presence,a toughness about him.

    Jamie Bell is powderpuff....he was dancing in tights FFS !!
  • SzonanaSzonana Mexico
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    bondjames wrote: »
    The Jamie Bell rumour is the one I had the impression could become a reality.
    It's just a feeling and I wouldn't be surprised if it became true.
    I sincerely hope that your feelings betray you in this instance. Nothing could more surely kill my lifelong adulation for this franchise than the casting of Bell. Craig was enough of a physical departure for me, and I hope they don't push the envelope further in this regard. Time to get back to a more conventional Bond imho.


    Fully agree with you. it's time to go back to the more conventional look of Bond.

    and still the big favorites Hidleston and Turner are departures of the conventional look compared to Pierce Brosnan.

    The more I think about it the more it makes me think hey as shallow as it is Pierce did stand out in something as Bond he was the best looking at least in my opinion.
    I see him as an Irish version of Brad Pitt with just some hairy chest If he wouldn't have been considered before i would have thought Barbara saw Thelma and louise and said i want a man like JD for James Bond but on the other that doesn't seem to be her type.



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