Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    edited January 2019 Posts: 1,318
    barryt007 wrote: »
    All the actors have stepped up to the plate when it comes to Bond.
    It raises any actors game.

    Which is why I think acting ability is low down on the list of priorities. The gravity of a big franchuse like Bond will draw a performance out of an actor, just as it did for Moore, Lazenby and Brosnan.

    Those are all betters actors than Cavill, yes, even Lazenby.

    M_Blaise wrote: »
    I guess the problem with looking like Bond is it causes people to ignore your painfully wooden acting.

    Haha. This.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Getafix wrote: »
    Elba was one of the better recent suggestions IMO.

    I hear he is the next Bond, in B25, so good for you!
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    barryt007 wrote: »
    All the actors have stepped up to the plate when it comes to Bond.
    It raises any actors game.

    Which is why I think acting ability is low down on the list of priorities. The gravity of a big franchuse like Bond will draw a performance out of an actor, just as it did for Moore, Lazenby and Brosnan.

    Those are all betters actors than Cavill, yes, even Lazenby.

    Laz wasn't even the shining star of his own movie.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
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    MooreFun wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    All the actors have stepped up to the plate when it comes to Bond.
    It raises any actors game.

    Which is why I think acting ability is low down on the list of priorities. The gravity of a big franchuse like Bond will draw a performance out of an actor, just as it did for Moore, Lazenby and Brosnan.

    Those are all betters actors than Cavill, yes, even Lazenby.

    Laz wasn't even the shining star of his own movie.

    Point being?
  • matt_umatt_u better known as Mr. Roark
    edited January 2019 Posts: 4,343
    Speaking about acting, the idea of Cavill taking the reign after Craig would be a real downer imo.

    He's certainly handsome, he has a strong screen presence when he doesn't have to speak, he has certainly some physical skills, but lacks both acting talent and this kind of dangerous charm that someone like Craig has. In Fallout he desperately tried to look "menacing", but failed badly imo. Maybe the writing didn't help. Then, I don't see him being both Superman and 007. That's too much for a mid-level actor. I don't have anything against him, he seems like a good fella, plus I'm an admirer of Snyder's work so he will always be my Clark, but I'm not convinced about him being 007.
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    MooreFun wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    All the actors have stepped up to the plate when it comes to Bond.
    It raises any actors game.

    Which is why I think acting ability is low down on the list of priorities. The gravity of a big franchuse like Bond will draw a performance out of an actor, just as it did for Moore, Lazenby and Brosnan.

    Those are all betters actors than Cavill, yes, even Lazenby.

    Laz wasn't even the shining star of his own movie.

    Point being?

    Cavill wouldn't have that issue, automagically elevating him over Laz.
    matt_u wrote: »
    Speaking about acting, the idea of Cavill taking the reign after Craig would be a real downer imo.

    He's certainly handsome, he has a strong screen presence when he doesn't have to speak, he has certainly some physical skills, but lacks both acting talent and this kind of dangerous charm that someone like Craig has. In Fallout he desperately tried to look "menacing", but failed badly imo. Maybe the writing didn't help. Then, I don't see him being both Superman and 007. That's too much for a mid-level actor. I don't have anything against him, he seems like a good fella, plus I'm an admirer of Snyder's work so he will always be my Clark, but I'm not convinced about him being 007.

    Maybe I'm just blind or something, but I don't see this "dangerous charm" of Craig. His portrayal has largely been miserable, uncultured thug, though not all of that is his fault.

    If you want a direct continuation of the Craig style, then Tom Hardy or a similar clone would be the choice, and good luck with the franchise for the two films you'd get before audiences turned away for good.
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
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    MooreFun wrote: »
    MooreFun wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    All the actors have stepped up to the plate when it comes to Bond.
    It raises any actors game.

    Which is why I think acting ability is low down on the list of priorities. The gravity of a big franchuse like Bond will draw a performance out of an actor, just as it did for Moore, Lazenby and Brosnan.

    Those are all betters actors than Cavill, yes, even Lazenby.

    Laz wasn't even the shining star of his own movie.

    Point being?

    Cavill wouldn't have that issue, automagically elevating him over Laz.
    matt_u wrote: »
    Speaking about acting, the idea of Cavill taking the reign after Craig would be a real downer imo.

    He's certainly handsome, he has a strong screen presence when he doesn't have to speak, he has certainly some physical skills, but lacks both acting talent and this kind of dangerous charm that someone like Craig has. In Fallout he desperately tried to look "menacing", but failed badly imo. Maybe the writing didn't help. Then, I don't see him being both Superman and 007. That's too much for a mid-level actor. I don't have anything against him, he seems like a good fella, plus I'm an admirer of Snyder's work so he will always be my Clark, but I'm not convinced about him being 007.

    Maybe I'm just blind or something, but I don't see this "dangerous charm" of Craig. His portrayal has largely been miserable, uncultured thug, though not all of that is his fault.

    If you want a direct continuation of the Craig style, then Tom Hardy or a similar clone would be the choice, and good luck with the franchise for the two films you'd get before audiences turned away for good.

    Considering the fact that Craig has had the highest grossing films, I take it that last centence is wishfull thinking... ;-)
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    edited January 2019 Posts: 1,318
    This thread needs a reality check, as Dalton's long lost son has returned. Like father like son. All hail new 007 ;)

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  • edited January 2019 Posts: 6,710
    Hail Turner! The second coming of Dalton, the second best Bond!

    BTW, stellar find, those 2 pics. What a coincidence!
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    I prefer Brosnan's son. ;)
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    Murdock wrote: »
    I prefer Brosnan's son. ;)
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    A little bit of Roger style eyebrow action going on there!

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  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Murdock wrote: »
    I prefer Brosnan's son. ;)
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    A little bit of Roger style eyebrow action going on there!

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    A strategic blend one could say. ;)
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    I prefer Brosnan's son. ;)
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    A little bit of Roger style eyebrow action going on there!

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    A strategic blend one could say. ;)

    Indeed! :-D
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    edited January 2019 Posts: 1,318
    Murdock wrote: »
    I prefer Brosnan's son. ;)
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    When will his new movie premier? I believe the title was Chippendales: The Movie

    ;)

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    Univex wrote: »
    Hail Turner! The second coming of Dalton, the second best Bond!

    BTW, stellar find, those 2 pics. What a coincidence!

    Indeed my friend and thanks! Cheers to you
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    I know he isn't, but he looks dumb. It's the eyes, I think, I don't know. I'm serious, not making fun. He really looks dumb. Besides, they could park a train in that chin. And he looks like a child, something infantile, again, in the eyes. Oh, I don't know. I just can't take him seriously.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Pish. There are a 1000 Brosnans (and all suggest "THEN MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T BE LIVING HERE!"), but only one T-Dalts. ;)
  • edited January 2019 Posts: 6,710
    This one is Bond.
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    It would be like coming home, finally, for all of us Dalton fans. Imagine the Bond imagery they could create and instantly make it a classic. It's the Bond prototype, right there.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    edited January 2019 Posts: 1,318
    Univex wrote: »
    This one is Bond.
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    It would be like coming home, finally, for all of us Dalton fans. Imagine the Bond imagery they could create and instantly make it a classic. It's the Bond prototype, right there.

    Quite right, quite right you are

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    Now if that's not Bond...
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    He could certainly be Bond. He has the look, and is a decent actor.
    Depends what direction EON want to go with the next guy.
    If they want to continue in a similar vein to Craig, with an actor with range. Then Turner would be a good fit. If they want to go with a generic actioner, in the vein of Brosnan film then perhaps Cavill is the actor to go for.
    I’ll save my overall judgement till after the next guy has made a Bond film.
  • RoadphillRoadphill United Kingdom
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    Looks as though Cavill and Turner have definitely emerged as the two big favourites on here now...
  • RoadphillRoadphill United Kingdom
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    And for those dumping on Henry's ability, let's remember...He came a very close second in the running for Casino Royale and was even Martin Campbell's first choice. He must have shown something in those auditions.
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    Same thing he shown in UNCLE, I guess. And that wasn't too bad.

    Still prefer a leaner, darker Bond, like Turner could be.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    I’ve been a very vocal contrarian to Cavill’s casting as Bond, until I saw him in UNCLE. His interpretation of Solo (not different from Vaughn’s, save for the backstory) broke that mould for me, which was what I always wanted to see from Bond on the screen. So, he’s my top choice.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
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    Roadphill wrote: »
    And for those dumping on Henry's ability, let's remember...He came a very close second in the running for Casino Royale and was even Martin Campbell's first choice. He must have shown something in those auditions.

    Probably because of his dashing Hollywood looks, there aren't many around with his strong look and okay-ish acting chops. Campbell probably thought that he could 'work with him' and that's fine. It's just that there's another man, Turner, who is made for the part in every single way and that's why Cavill falls short, in this day and age.
    I’ve been a very vocal contrarian to Cavill’s casting as Bond, until I saw him in UNCLE. His interpretation of Solo (not different from Vaughn’s, save for the backstory) broke that mould for me, which was what I always wanted to see from Bond on the screen. So, he’s my top choice.

    He was okay in that film, mostly his look and styling what did the trick, not so much his acting chops.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    I’ve been a very vocal contrarian to Cavill’s casting as Bond, until I saw him in UNCLE. His interpretation of Solo (not different from Vaughn’s, save for the backstory) broke that mould for me, which was what I always wanted to see from Bond on the screen. So, he’s my top choice.
    He was okay in that film, mostly his look and styling what did the trick, not so much his acting chops.
    A Bond actor doesn't have to be a thespian. He's not auditioning for a Shakespearean play.
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    There's something childish about Cavill's face. He looks like a very large kid. But I did like his Napoleon.

    That being said, the media will always trow the superman card in and Bond will never be the main course. Imagine the tagline for so many years: "SUPER BOND", "IS THAT A PLANE, NO, IT'S JAMES BOND", the scooby gang would be known as Mi6's "Justice League". It's endless, this.

    Turner would stop being a Captain and start being a Commander. That's all. The guy would be forever linked, with exclusivity, to the role, to Bond. Nothing else. That's one of the major attractions on hiring him and not Cavill.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Cavill won't be getting the part. So, getting worked up wouldn't do anyone much good. ;)
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    Cavill won't be getting the part. So, getting worked up wouldn't do anyone much good. ;)

    True, but Turner has a fighting chance, wouldn't you say? :)
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Univex wrote: »
    Cavill won't be getting the part. So, getting worked up wouldn't do anyone much good. ;)
    True, but Turner has a fighting chance, wouldn't you say? :)
    He does.
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