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It is the perfect age...when the series was cranking them out every other year consistently. Nowadays? We'll be lucky to get two, three installments in max before the actor hits 50.
Well said. In addition let's get back to a new film every two years so that 40 year old could feasibly have 5 films in him during that decade.
P.S. We're not looking for Bond jr. either, gents.
Negative, both Connery and Lazenby were younger when they started filming.
This is true, but both Sean and George looked a decade older. For whatever reason, diet, exercise, sunscreen, etc, people look younger today
I stand corrected, I was aware of this, probably too much tanning today. Ha ha. However as @talos7 rightfully shares, they looked quite a bit older than their age, especially Connery.
All in all, relatively Turner looks still very young, yet in a good way.
+2. And when they cast a man in his fourties, even youthful looking like Moore or Brosnan, there's a very high chance that time will catch up with them quickly. Then you suddenly have an ageing Bond.
Lazenby was 29 (he looked 40) and Connery was 33 (he looked 40). Craig was 38 (he looked 40). Moore was 45 (he looked 40).....there's a pattern here.
Really. Turner looks late 30's.....which is fine for Bond.
I strongly disagree with this candidate. He's effete looking. Hemsworth isn't a great choice, but is better than Murphy.
I actually think a few more years will do his chances good, not harm.
Murphy is a great actor. But he’s not a Bond. He doesn’t have the look for an out and out leading man.
Who said this guy was a wimp, a skinny pretty boy who couldn't trow a punch? Plus, those eyebrows scream Bond. I still say Turner's the best candidate, now or in five years.
We're brothers in arms in this matter @Univex. Agreed on all counts.
Well as a Brit who's lived in Australia for 20 years now I can safely say, Aussies do call us Poms. But it's more an affectionate term than anything offensive. Even whinging poms isn't far off the mark much of the time. I've never encountered any Australian with a chip on their shoulder either. You must've had a run of bad luck with your Aussie interactions ;)
I can tell you the late Heath Ledger was considered for Bond in the early 2000's. Around 2004/05 I worked in the same centre as Heath's mum. Being a general movie fan and seeing him from time to time we spoke about movies. She said that he had, had a meeting with EON about Bond in LA. At the time I didn't see it myself. But it goes to show that they're not only considering the future. But also see various actors for the role.
Personally I think George Lazenby did a fine job considering his inexperience. I see no reason that an Australian actor shouldn't be considered.
Cubby was reportedly going to offer the role to Mel Gibson in the late 80's (I'm guessing for TLD) which I think would've been a terrible choice. But it was seen as being a good idea due to Gibson's popularity. Though his high price tag was high, the financial benefit would've apparently outweighed that. At the end of the day movie making is still a business. If a well known actor is hired to play Bond, then the BO would have to reflect that. Someone like Hemsworth might not be a fans ideal Bond, but as a business reason, could be vastly rewarding.
I was referring to Turner.
Ah right. IMO Turner looks like a Bond.
Lazenby did a good job. But IMO his accent was all over the place. The issue with an Aussie as a Bond.
Ha ha ha! Tactically adjusted to favour me!
Just shave that damn beard you Y gen idiot.
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Kinky.