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  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    NicNac wrote: »
    Yes he's ok.
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    And he's too thuggish for Bond. It would be nice if the thuggish Bond could be left behind in the Craig era.

    It's quite important that each actor reinvent the character to avoid staleness setting in.

    True. But in trying to get so far away from what went before, to be different, at what point is it so different that it is no longer Bond?

    It happened once. You may be too young to remember the 90s.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    NicNac wrote: »
    Yes he's ok.
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    And he's too thuggish for Bond. It would be nice if the thuggish Bond could be left behind in the Craig era.

    It's quite important that each actor reinvent the character to avoid staleness setting in.

    True. But in trying to get so far away from what went before, to be different, at what point is it so different that it is no longer Bond?

    It happened once. You may be too young to remember the 90s.
    False. ;)
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    Posts: 13,999
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    NicNac wrote: »
    Yes he's ok.
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    And he's too thuggish for Bond. It would be nice if the thuggish Bond could be left behind in the Craig era.

    It's quite important that each actor reinvent the character to avoid staleness setting in.

    True. But in trying to get so far away from what went before, to be different, at what point is it so different that it is no longer Bond?

    It happened once. You may be too young to remember the 90s.

    Yes, I remember the 1890's clearly, thank you very much. Good times.... good times.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Hardy can be refined...watch INCEPTION peeps...everything about him is Bond ..and he is only 1" shorter than Craig,come on !
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    It's a neverending debate.
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Keeps us interested until EON bloody well do something !!!
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Have a look at Chris Vance while you can. So far, he's my suggestion.

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x54lxei
  • barryt007barryt007
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    He looks to old....and again,no Bond-factor...
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Doesn't look too old to me.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Have a look at Chris Vance while you can. So far, he's my suggestion.

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x54lxei

    That is the first time in which I have seen Vance in anything. He kinda has that rough diamond quality to him, not 100% smooth, though not 100% rough. He also looks a believable age to have held the rank of Cmdr before being drafted into MI6.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Have a look at Chris Vance while you can. So far, he's my suggestion.

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x54lxei

    That is the first time in which I have seen Vance in anything. He kinda has that rough diamond quality to him, not 100% smooth, though not 100% rough. He also looks a believable age to have held the rank of Cmdr before being drafted into MI6.
    Exactly, Major. He does have the Commander rank in that episode.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited December 2016 Posts: 13,999
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Have a look at Chris Vance while you can. So far, he's my suggestion.

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x54lxei

    That is the first time in which I have seen Vance in anything. He kinda has that rough diamond quality to him, not 100% smooth, though not 100% rough. He also looks a believable age to have held the rank of Cmdr before being drafted into MI6.
    Exactly, Major. He does have the Commander rank in that episode.

    The only problem I can see with his casting, is that in these days of 3 (or Fleming forbid, 4) years gaps between films, would EON cast an actor who is a mere 3 years younger than the previous actor? If they could scale back the films to be more like spy thrillers (something I would like), and get back to 2 year gaps, Vance could have a chance.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Have a look at Chris Vance while you can. So far, he's my suggestion.

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x54lxei

    That is the first time in which I have seen Vance in anything. He kinda has that rough diamond quality to him, not 100% smooth, though not 100% rough. He also looks a believable age to have held the rank of Cmdr before being drafted into MI6.
    Exactly, Major. He does have the Commander rank in that episode.

    The only problem I can see with his casting, is that in these days of 3 (or Fleming forbid, 4) years gaps between films, would EON cast an actor who is a mere 3 years younger than the previous actor?
    You never know, Mendes claims they've sought for taking a different direction with the next one. That might very well be that thing. And besides, Chris Vance isn't pursuing "artistic" career like Craig is doing now. He's been typecast before. Mostly in TV medium. He doesn't have much filmography in his belt.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Have a look at Chris Vance while you can. So far, he's my suggestion.

    He looks like Harvey Keitel. maybe he could do a Pulp Fiction prequel, THE WOLF!
     ;)
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    NicNac wrote: »
    Yes he's ok.
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    And he's too thuggish for Bond. It would be nice if the thuggish Bond could be left behind in the Craig era.

    It's quite important that each actor reinvent the character to avoid staleness setting in.

    True. But in trying to get so far away from what went before, to be different, at what point is it so different that it is no longer Bond?

    It happened once. You may be too young to remember the 90s.

    Yes, I remember the 1890's clearly, thank you very much. Good times.... good times.

    Did you know Sherloch Holmes?
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited December 2016 Posts: 13,999
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    NicNac wrote: »
    Yes he's ok.
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    And he's too thuggish for Bond. It would be nice if the thuggish Bond could be left behind in the Craig era.

    It's quite important that each actor reinvent the character to avoid staleness setting in.

    True. But in trying to get so far away from what went before, to be different, at what point is it so different that it is no longer Bond?

    It happened once. You may be too young to remember the 90s.

    Yes, I remember the 1890's clearly, thank you very much. Good times.... good times.

    Did you know Sherloch Holmes?

    Sherloch Holmes is the Scottish cousin of Sherlock but I did know him. I taught him everything, even how to J-Turn a Penny farthing.
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Have a look at Chris Vance while you can. So far, he's my suggestion.

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x54lxei

    That is the first time in which I have seen Vance in anything. He kinda has that rough diamond quality to him, not 100% smooth, though not 100% rough. He also looks a believable age to have held the rank of Cmdr before being drafted into MI6.
    Exactly, Major. He does have the Commander rank in that episode.

    The only problem I can see with his casting, is that in these days of 3 (or Fleming forbid, 4) years gaps between films, would EON cast an actor who is a mere 3 years younger than the previous actor?
    You never know, Mendes claims they've sought for taking a different direction with the next one. That might very well be that thing. And besides, Chris Vance isn't pursuing "artistic" career like Craig is doing now. He's been typecast before. Mostly in TV medium. He doesn't have much filmography in his belt.

    If EON can have Bond #25 out for a 2018 release, then every two years after that, Vance might be good for 3-4 films.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Oh God....you lot are serious about Vance arnt you...bloody hell.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    edited December 2016 Posts: 15,423
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Oh God....you lot are serious about Vance arnt you...bloody hell.
    It's called differing tastes. I'm not slightly excited about Hardy, either.

    It's exactly why this is a neverending debate.
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Oh God....you lot are serious about Vance arnt you...bloody hell.
    It's called differing tastes. I'm not slightly excited about Hardy, either.

    It's exactly why this is a neverending debate.

    True...good fun though....

  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    You have to admit, Turner looks great in a suit!

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  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    See? Everyone is an ambassador for a different actor.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    We need this actor for B26. ;)
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  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Murdock wrote: »
    We need this actor for B26. ;)
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    @Murdock, that's a winner.
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Not BOND25 ? and Turner has ladies hands....
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Fassbender or Hardy for me so far...
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    barryt007 wrote: »
    Fassbender or Hardy for me so far...
    See? Neither of them strike me as Bond materials. Turner included.
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Fassbender or Hardy for me so far...
    See? Neither of them strike me as Bond materials. Turner included.

    I get the feeling DC will do one or two more and then a ready made Bond is waiting,it doesnt feel the right time to lose DC...

  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    Posts: 15,423
    barryt007 wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Fassbender or Hardy for me so far...
    See? Neither of them strike me as Bond materials. Turner included.

    I get the feeling DC will do one or two more and then a ready made Bond is waiting,it doesnt feel the right time to lose DC...
    You never know. The previous two actors were expected to do one more, but they both were jettisoned. It's a tricky expectation regardless.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Certainly is...the silence is a serious worry all round..
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    I agree barry, very troubling. It's unprecedented to go 14 full months without anything. And Sam Mendes said Craig will be focused solely on his stage work until the end of it's run, so we could be waiting a while yet...
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