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  • MooreFunMooreFun
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    bondjames wrote: »
    It suggests some of us want a bit more stylish refinement from the Bond actor, but with a killer edge as required and when necessary. By process of elimination, this excludes Hardy.

    Turner, Fassbender, Hiddleston, Hemsworth and Cavill can all work for me but I'm open to other suggestions. I can't really comment on Madden until I see the Bodyguard, but I think he's probably not tall enough for my liking (shorter than Hawes from what I can see and that's not a good thing). I personally don't like Norton.

    I think Fassbender's too old at this point (if you assume Bond 26 in 2022, he'd be 45 by then). Willing to work with the others, with a preference for Hiddleston and Cavill.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.
  • UnivexUnivex
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    My two top choices right now.AIDAN-629570.jpg
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  • UnivexUnivex
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    I find it strange that some don't see this man as James Bond.
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    Besides, the guy can act. I've only seen him in And then there were none, and Poldark. But I do think he can act.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited September 2018 Posts: 17,821
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Getafix wrote: »
    I don't think being shorter than hawes would be a major concern for me

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  • UnivexUnivex
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!

    Can totally see that.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Definitely. I think she'd be perfect for a Bond film in any capacity but a henchwoman would be a nice twist. She's an ethereal beauty.
  • UnivexUnivex
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    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Definitely. I think she'd be perfect for a Bond film in any capacity but a henchwoman would be a nice twist. She's an ethereal beauty.
    Loved her in The Night Manager.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited September 2018 Posts: 17,821
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Definitely. I think she'd be perfect for a Bond film in any capacity but a henchwoman would be a nice twist. She's an ethereal beauty.

    She really is! Already played a villain in UNCLE of course, so we know she can play that type of roles.
  • UnivexUnivex
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Definitely. I think she'd be perfect for a Bond film in any capacity but a henchwoman would be a nice twist. She's an ethereal beauty.

    She really is! Already played a villain in UNCLE, of course, so we know she can play that type of roles.
    That scene where she poisons Napoleon is gold. Typical Bond...well, old school Bond. The one we miss.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Univex wrote: »
    I find it strange that some don't see this man as James Bond.
    2048.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=646ba1a66d4a92109932a4cb755583d0
    Besides, the guy can act. I've only seen him in And then there were none, and Poldark. But I do think he can act.
    I've only seen And Then There Were None. Poldark isn't my type of show really. He was really good in the Christie adaptation. I could definitely see Bond in his portrayal of Philip Lombard. There was a cheeky playfulness to his character, but also a dark edge underneath.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Univex wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Definitely. I think she'd be perfect for a Bond film in any capacity but a henchwoman would be a nice twist. She's an ethereal beauty.

    She really is! Already played a villain in UNCLE, of course, so we know she can play that type of roles.
    That scene where she poisons Napoleon is gold. Typical Bond...well, old school Bond. The one we miss.

    Agree! UNCLE provided us with some of the fun that's missing with Bond today, IMO.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    bondjames wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    I find it strange that some don't see this man as James Bond.
    2048.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=646ba1a66d4a92109932a4cb755583d0
    Besides, the guy can act. I've only seen him in And then there were none, and Poldark. But I do think he can act.
    I've only seen And Then There Were None. Poldark isn't my type of show really. He was really good in the Christie adaptation. I could definitely see Bond in his portrayal of Philip Lombard. There was a cheeky playfulness to his character, but also a dark edge underneath.

    That role was a good audition piece, I feel – and it wasn't that bad a performance by Turner either. Won't put him on top of my list, but should he get cast, I won't be negative towards it.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Univex wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Definitely. I think she'd be perfect for a Bond film in any capacity but a henchwoman would be a nice twist. She's an ethereal beauty.
    Loved her in The Night Manager.

    Let's just say I completely forgot that Tom Hiddleston was in any scenes with her. :-D
  • UnivexUnivex
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Definitely. I think she'd be perfect for a Bond film in any capacity but a henchwoman would be a nice twist. She's an ethereal beauty.
    Loved her in The Night Manager.

    Let's just say I completely forgot that Tom Hiddleston was in any scenes with her. :-D
    Well, even Hiddleston seemed short next to her.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Univex wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Definitely. I think she'd be perfect for a Bond film in any capacity but a henchwoman would be a nice twist. She's an ethereal beauty.
    Loved her in The Night Manager.

    Let's just say I completely forgot that Tom Hiddleston was in any scenes with her. :-D
    Well, even Hiddleston seemed short next to her.

    They're about the same height, no? It was probably high-heeled shoes that made the difference perhaps?
  • UnivexUnivex
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Definitely. I think she'd be perfect for a Bond film in any capacity but a henchwoman would be a nice twist. She's an ethereal beauty.
    Loved her in The Night Manager.

    Let's just say I completely forgot that Tom Hiddleston was in any scenes with her. :-D
    Well, even Hiddleston seemed short next to her.

    They're about the same height, no? It was probably high-heeled shoes that made the difference perhaps?

    :) Probably, yeah.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Univex wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    The thing with Debicki though; she being so tall would make her a really exciting henchwoman. Think Xenia Onatopp with even longer legs!
    Definitely. I think she'd be perfect for a Bond film in any capacity but a henchwoman would be a nice twist. She's an ethereal beauty.
    Loved her in The Night Manager.

    Let's just say I completely forgot that Tom Hiddleston was in any scenes with her. :-D
    Well, even Hiddleston seemed short next to her.

    They're about the same height, no? It was probably high-heeled shoes that made the difference perhaps?

    :) Probably, yeah.

    I'm indifferent regarding Hardy, but I just imagined him as Bond, alongside a high-heeled shoes wearing Elizabeth Debicki! I think any cinematographer would struggle to make him look tall enough in a scene with her!
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    Getafix wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Many actors grow their hair and
    /or beards out when not filming something in case a role comes along where it’s needed.

    Very true! :-D

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    pierce has really grown into his looks. a great face.

    +1-- never my favourite (much to my chagrin, he's my last-- and I take no pleasure in that fact). He looks weathered, and wonderful and wise... my alliteration for the next decade.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    doubleoego wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Getafix wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Getafix wrote: »
    Hardy is too old to ever be cast as Bond. It's like the discussion about Elba. Academic only.

    Might as well be discussing whether Jason Isaacs would make a good Bond. I'd have preferred him over Brosnan, that's for sure.

    Jason Isaacs would have been a great Bond in his prime.

    Could Bond ever be Jewish though - would the Fleming purists approve?

    It's not exactly written in his face. Unless Bond goes full frontal nudity, Bond won't be Jewish if a Jew plays him. That's also why I've got no problem with a homosexual actor playing Bond.

    Just putting this out there but it's not just Jewish men that are circumcised.

    Yeah but the character of bond isn’t circumsized
  • RoadphillRoadphill United Kingdom
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    Ludovico wrote: »
    Roadphill wrote: »
    He has the right look, for sure.

    I have to confess, the only thing I have seen him in is a small role in the Hobbit films, so I can't speak for his acting chops.

    You remember his role in The Hobbit?

    Yes, just about. Not the most memorable trilogy I must admit, far inferior to LOTR.
  • RoadphillRoadphill United Kingdom
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Roadphill wrote: »
    I am wondering if Henry Cavill's confirmed involvement as the titular character in The Witcher series on Netflix may preclude him from consideration after Craig leaves.

    Unlikely since it's a miniseries with a limited run.

    @Murdock according to reports Netflix intend to make several seasons with a 60 million dollar budget per season, so I am not sure about it being a limited run.
  • RoadphillRoadphill United Kingdom
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    Ludovico wrote: »
    Roadphill wrote: »
    He has the right look, for sure.

    I have to confess, the only thing I have seen him in is a small role in the Hobbit films, so I can't speak for his acting chops.

    You remember his role in The Hobbit?

    Yes, just about. Not the most memorable trilogy I must admit, far inferior to LOTR.
    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to the show. 5ft 10 (Madden's height) potentially excludes some taller actresses (like Debicki) and even actors as villains, which is something I'd like them to avoid.

    @bondjames It is a solid series so far, with an absolutely killer opening scene in the first episode. There are some narrative inconsistencies, but they may actually be plot points they return to at a later date.

    Madden actually does have reasonable 'Bond chops' in this, but as you said, he is rather diminutive. That presents a major problem.
  • boldfingerboldfinger
    edited September 2018 Posts: 5,767
    talos7 wrote: »
    I have to repeat how much his performance in MI:F significantly cooled my enthusiasm for Cavill being Bond.
    I second that.


    Getafix wrote: »
    pierce has really grown into his looks. a great face.
    I agree. Now if he wouldn´t constantly pull his eyes up like that he would be one of my favorite actors.
  • boldfingerboldfinger
    edited September 2018 Posts: 5,767
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Indeed. For me, the actor who gets the role should be three measures of presence, one of straightforward gentlemanliness, half a measure of cruelty. Add a large thin slice of lemon peel, and you got the next Bond!
    Very nice Definition :-)!

  • GetafixGetafix
    Posts: 11,425
    boldfinger wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    I have to repeat how much his performance in MI:F significantly cooled my enthusiasm for Cavill being Bond.
    I second that.


    Getafix wrote: »
    pierce has really grown into his looks. a great face.
    I agree. Now if he wouldn´t constantly pull his eyes up like that he would be one of my favorite actors.

    I thought Cavill did a decent job in Fallout. But I don't want him as Bond - never did.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Aiden Turner is acting in the theatre at the moment :

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  • UnivexUnivex
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    Get that man the job, or he'll be as wasted as Clive Owen was back in the day. Just look at that angry face. Just don't forget to give him a shave and a haircut.
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    doubleoego wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Getafix wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Getafix wrote: »
    Hardy is too old to ever be cast as Bond. It's like the discussion about Elba. Academic only.

    Might as well be discussing whether Jason Isaacs would make a good Bond. I'd have preferred him over Brosnan, that's for sure.

    Jason Isaacs would have been a great Bond in his prime.

    Could Bond ever be Jewish though - would the Fleming purists approve?

    It's not exactly written in his face. Unless Bond goes full frontal nudity, Bond won't be Jewish if a Jew plays him. That's also why I've got no problem with a homosexual actor playing Bond.

    Just putting this out there but it's not just Jewish men that are circumcised.

    Yeah but the character of bond isn’t circumsized

    We don't know that. Lots of Christians are.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    Posts: 11,139
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    doubleoego wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Getafix wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Getafix wrote: »
    Hardy is too old to ever be cast as Bond. It's like the discussion about Elba. Academic only.

    Might as well be discussing whether Jason Isaacs would make a good Bond. I'd have preferred him over Brosnan, that's for sure.

    Jason Isaacs would have been a great Bond in his prime.

    Could Bond ever be Jewish though - would the Fleming purists approve?

    It's not exactly written in his face. Unless Bond goes full frontal nudity, Bond won't be Jewish if a Jew plays him. That's also why I've got no problem with a homosexual actor playing Bond.

    Just putting this out there but it's not just Jewish men that are circumcised.

    Yeah but the character of bond isn’t circumsized

    I'm sure you've got plenty of proof.
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