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Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • NicNacNicNac Administrator, Moderator
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    Anyone who thinks Craig is too short - enter Richard Todd ;)
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited May 2015 Posts: 13,999
    I think Todd would have made a better M, a little later in the series (1970's).

    As if my avatar didn't already give it away, I think that another british Richard (Johnson) would have made a fine Bond. He was Youngs first choice, but didn't want to be locked into another contract. He went on to play characters such as Hugh Drummond and Jonas Wilde, so it's not as if Bond would have been beyond him.

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  • AceHoleAceHole Belgium, via Britain
    edited May 2015 Posts: 1,731
    SirHilaryBray wrote: »
    Not a fan of the Tom Hughes look, similar to why I wouldnt like Nicholas Hoult or Sam Claflin to be considered, too airy fairy pretty boy look about them I think Bond has to be gritty not just pretty.

    To be fair(y) :D , plenty of those 'pretty boys' mature when they get into their 30's/40's and look a lot more suitable once they lose the puppy face fat and get a bit more seasoned (see Moore & Brosnan for instance).
    But I get your point about Hughes and Hoult.

  • Lancaster007Lancaster007 Shrublands Health Clinic, England
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    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    I think Todd would have made a better M, a little later in the series (1970's).

    As if my avatar didn't already give it away, I think that another british Richard (Johnson) would have made a fine Bond. He was Youngs first choice, but didn't want to be locked into another contract. He went on to play characters such as Hugh Drummond and Jonas Wilde, so it's not as if Bond would have been beyond him.

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    Richard Johnson's Deadlier Than The Male is issued on Blu-ray (The British Film released by Network) next month. Should give a good indication of whether he'd have made a good Bond - looks the part, so can't wait to see that particular film.
  • Lancaster007Lancaster007 Shrublands Health Clinic, England
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    AceHole wrote: »
    Lancaster007 wrote: »
    Watching BBC2s The Game, and thinking that in a few years time (after Bond 25 if Craig does it) then Tom Hughes who plays MI5 agent Joe would make a good Bond.

    I mentioned him a few weeks ago, and yes, he has some potential. Rather like a young Dalton, in a way, both in looks and approach...
    He's dark & edgy. Not sure about his cinematic appeal though, time will tell perhaps.

    Ah, did you…haven't really been keeping up with this thread, but it struck me last night that Tom Hughes would be a good choice, and young enough to bash of five or six films if he proved popular.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Lancaster007 wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    I think Todd would have made a better M, a little later in the series (1970's).

    As if my avatar didn't already give it away, I think that another british Richard (Johnson) would have made a fine Bond. He was Youngs first choice, but didn't want to be locked into another contract. He went on to play characters such as Hugh Drummond and Jonas Wilde, so it's not as if Bond would have been beyond him.

    rj.jpg

    Richard Johnson's Deadlier Than The Male is issued on Blu-ray (The British Film released by Network) next month. Should give a good indication of whether he'd have made a good Bond - looks the part, so can't wait to see that particular film.

    Is it? :) I have the Network double pack with the other Drummond film Johnson made, 'Some Girls Do', from a few years ago. Good to know about the BR release, though, if it means more people will discover it. Danger Route is well worth seeking out too (no official DVD as yet, but <a href="http://www.stojo.com/DangerRoute.html">Stojo</a>; sells a decent enough DVDr copy).

    If the two Drummond films showed that Johnson could excude the charm and charisma for Bond, then Danger Route proved that Johnson could have played a less showy, more intense Bond, very capable of surviving on his intelligence and strength.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    edited May 2015 Posts: 5,131
    Totally agree with SirHillaryBray's comments on Bale and the 'look and style for Bond'.

    Tom Hughes, Nicholas Hoult or Sam Claflin are all unsuitable and would quite frankly be 'weak' (in more than one sence of the word) and boring choices.
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
    edited May 2015 Posts: 1,756
    > Right height
    > Right look
    > Right acting portfolio
    > Right amount of "famous-ness"
    > Perfect age

  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    If I'm being honest, I don't think Friend has it in the looks dept. At least not enough for Bond. There is an awkwardness imho that could impact box office. In all other depts he is acceptable.
  • dinovelvetdinovelvet
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    bondjames wrote: »
    If I'm being honest, I don't think Friend has it in the looks dept. At least not enough for Bond. There is an awkwardness imho that could impact box office. In all other depts he is acceptable.

    Yeah someone else on here used the descriptor "weaselly" and that about sums it up for me! He looks like he's sort of permanently sneering. To be honest he'd probably be dead last on my list of candidates, maybe tying with Idris Elba(!) Yes I have seen Homeland seasons 2 and 3 (Stopped watching after the S3 finale), and frankly just because a British actor occasionally holds a gun doesn't mean he's some automatic Bond candidate.
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    dinovelvet wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    If I'm being honest, I don't think Friend has it in the looks dept. At least not enough for Bond. There is an awkwardness imho that could impact box office. In all other depts he is acceptable.

    Yeah someone else on here used the descriptor "weaselly" and that about sums it up for me! He looks like he's sort of permanently sneering. To be honest he'd probably be dead last on my list of candidates, maybe tying with Idris Elba(!) Yes I have seen Homeland seasons 2 and 3 (Stopped watching after the S3 finale), and frankly just because a British actor occasionally holds a gun doesn't mean he's some automatic Bond candidate.

    You are a British actor and you want to be backed up for Bond by the general public? It's easy: hold a gun in a movie, or better, wear a tuxedo. repeat if necessary.

    Thankfully choosing a Bond actor is not like X Factor: the general public does not vote.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    edited May 2015 Posts: 15,723
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Thankfully choosing a Bond actor is not like X Factor: the general public does not vote.

    You just know that if the general public voted, Pierce Brosnan would be elected to be Bond once Craig leaves the role.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Brosnan or Elba.
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    DaltonCraig007 wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Thankfully choosing a Bond actor is not like X Factor: the general public does not vote.

    You just know that if the general public voted, Pierce Brosnan would be elected to be Bond once Craig leaves the role.

    Brosnan would not have left! They'd think he's still good looking for his age, etc. He'd have been Bond from 1987 until now. Or Clive Owens would be Bond. Or Robbie Williams.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    I don't know enough about Rupert Friend to comment, but I can already comment I would prefer him a billion times more than Elba.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    suavejmf wrote: »
    I don't know enough about Rupert Friend to comment, but I can already comment I would prefer him a billion times more than Elba.

    I'm actually the opposite on this one. I'm not in favour of a black Bond generally, but I'll take Elba any day over Friend. There's no doubt that he could have been an excellent Bond in his prime (which has long gone). Friend still has to prove himself for me.
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
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    bondjames wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    I don't know enough about Rupert Friend to comment, but I can already comment I would prefer him a billion times more than Elba.

    I'm actually the opposite on this one. I'm not in favour of a black Bond generally, but I'll take Elba any day over Friend. There's no doubt that he could have been an excellent Bond in his prime (which has long gone). Friend still has to prove himself for me.

    You have a point but if all you knew of Craig was Our Friends from the North and his role as Sgt. Botha, I'd probably think the same too. If friend clean shaved and fixed his physique, I think he could be a worthy successor to Craig.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited June 2015 Posts: 23,883
    dominicgreene wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    I don't know enough about Rupert Friend to comment, but I can already comment I would prefer him a billion times more than Elba.

    I'm actually the opposite on this one. I'm not in favour of a black Bond generally, but I'll take Elba any day over Friend. There's no doubt that he could have been an excellent Bond in his prime (which has long gone). Friend still has to prove himself for me.

    You have a point but if all you knew of Craig was Our Friends from the North and his role as Sgt. Botha, I'd probably think the same too. If friend clean shaved and fixed his physique, I think he could be a worthy successor to Craig.

    Fair points. I did not think Craig was in any way suited for Bond when he was announced (I didn't even know who he was at the time). However, when I saw Layer Cake (I rented it immediately to see if a fiasco/tragedy was about to transpire) I could see what BB saw and knew he would nail it.
  • SirHilaryBraySirHilaryBray Scotland
    edited June 2015 Posts: 2,138
    Next Bond David Frampton
    http://www.david-frampton.com/agents
    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3923807/mediaindex?ref_=nm_phs_md_sm
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    The guy is very good-looking almost too good-looking but can he ACT?
  • SirHilaryBraySirHilaryBray Scotland
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    doubleoego wrote: »
    The guy is very good-looking almost too good-looking but can he ACT?

    I haven't seen much from his work, but he is an up and commer, one from outside of left field to watch out for.

  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Although American, I strongly feel that Bond should not be played by one; with that said, after watching the original Cape Fear, I think Gregory Peck could have done a great job.
    For those who haven't seen the original Cape Fear do so, it's incredible.
  • SuzanneStoneSuzanneStone
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    I'd pick P. Diddy over Rupert Friend.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    SuzanneStone wrote: »
    I'd pick P. Diddy over Rupert Friend.

    Now that would be an interesting choice indeed. Who needs Elba when we've got Puffy.
  • Master_DaharkMaster_Dahark
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    Why is P Diddy's name even in the mix? Because HE wants to play him??
  • GermanladyGermanlady
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    I think, it was a joke, but then, you never know...
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Master_Dahark wrote: »
    Why is P Diddy's name even in the mix? Because HE wants to play him??

    Diddy really?
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Obviously @suzannestone is using Puffy to express and illustrate an ardent refusal to accept Rupert Friend as Bond. No one's considering Puff for the role.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    doubleoego wrote: »
    Obviously @suzannestone is using Puffy to express and illustrate an ardent refusal to accept Rupert Friend as Bond. No one's considering Puff for the role.

    No one is considering Friend either, friend.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    EON's not considering anyone we name on here.
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