Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    I wonder if the lack of any public statements from EON regarding Bond 25 is because they're letting CJF take most of the control. Maybe Barbara or Gregg Wilson are overseeing the filming whilst the rest of EON concentrate on finding Craig's replacement. Set backs due to injury are part and parcel for them. And nothing new.
    Perhaps Chris Hemsworth is being tested or being groomed for the role. He's openly admitted he'd like the part, and is a popular actor with massive overall appeal to men and women.
    Would allow EON to go back to a faster turnaround of films, if they got an actor who doesn't need a break, and made some films that were more fantastical in a similar style to Moore and Brosnan. Perhaps.
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    Benny wrote: »
    I wonder if the lack of any public statements from EON regarding Bond 25 is because they're letting CJF take most of the control. Maybe Barbara or Gregg Wilson are overseeing the filming whilst the rest of EON concentrate on finding Craig's replacement. Set backs due to injury are part and parcel for them. And nothing new.
    Perhaps Chris Hemsworth is being tested or being groomed for the role. He's openly admitted he'd like the part, and is a popular actor with massive overall appeal to men and women.
    Would allow EON to go back to a faster turnaround of films, if they got an actor who doesn't need a break, and made some films that were more fantastical in a similar style to Moore and Brosnan. Perhaps.

    Would they be looking for another Bond right now in the thick of filming with Craig?
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    Benny wrote: »
    I wonder if the lack of any public statements from EON regarding Bond 25 is because they're letting CJF take most of the control. Maybe Barbara or Gregg Wilson are overseeing the filming whilst the rest of EON concentrate on finding Craig's replacement. Set backs due to injury are part and parcel for them. And nothing new.
    Perhaps Chris Hemsworth is being tested or being groomed for the role. He's openly admitted he'd like the part, and is a popular actor with massive overall appeal to men and women.
    Would allow EON to go back to a faster turnaround of films, if they got an actor who doesn't need a break, and made some films that were more fantastical in a similar style to Moore and Brosnan. Perhaps.

    Would they be looking for another Bond right now in the thick of filming with Craig?

    They would have feelers out there and will be watching actors closely I would think,but not much more than that atm.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Hemsworth looks sharp as hell in MIB. He’s definitely shed much of the Thor muscle.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    I don’t think EON are concentrating on any new Bond till after Bond 25 is released.
    They may have met with Hemsworth to discuss the possibility down the track.
    I’d say he’s probably an actor who would appeal to EON given his age and looks. If they want to go back to a less serious style of film, then look no further than CH.
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    barryt007 wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    I wonder if the lack of any public statements from EON regarding Bond 25 is because they're letting CJF take most of the control. Maybe Barbara or Gregg Wilson are overseeing the filming whilst the rest of EON concentrate on finding Craig's replacement. Set backs due to injury are part and parcel for them. And nothing new.
    Perhaps Chris Hemsworth is being tested or being groomed for the role. He's openly admitted he'd like the part, and is a popular actor with massive overall appeal to men and women.
    Would allow EON to go back to a faster turnaround of films, if they got an actor who doesn't need a break, and made some films that were more fantastical in a similar style to Moore and Brosnan. Perhaps.

    Would they be looking for another Bond right now in the thick of filming with Craig?

    They would have feelers out there and will be watching actors closely I would think,but not much more than that atm.
    From what I Gather from what I believe are reliable People in this context, I understand the Eon are a small, tight Company. So I find it impossible to imagine they have even feelers out as Long as their are in the thick of filming.
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    boldfinger wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    I wonder if the lack of any public statements from EON regarding Bond 25 is because they're letting CJF take most of the control. Maybe Barbara or Gregg Wilson are overseeing the filming whilst the rest of EON concentrate on finding Craig's replacement. Set backs due to injury are part and parcel for them. And nothing new.
    Perhaps Chris Hemsworth is being tested or being groomed for the role. He's openly admitted he'd like the part, and is a popular actor with massive overall appeal to men and women.
    Would allow EON to go back to a faster turnaround of films, if they got an actor who doesn't need a break, and made some films that were more fantastical in a similar style to Moore and Brosnan. Perhaps.

    Would they be looking for another Bond right now in the thick of filming with Craig?

    They would have feelers out there and will be watching actors closely I would think,but not much more than that atm.
    From what I Gather from what I believe are reliable People in this context, I understand the Eon are a small, tight Company. So I find it impossible to imagine they have even feelers out as Long as their are in the thick of filming.

    Agreed. Doubt they've looked at anyone beyond maybe a few discussions amongst themselves. They did screentest others during Moore's reign but that was when he was negotiating and there was a strong possibility he wouldn't come back.
  • edited June 2019 Posts: 1,661
    Seeing Daniel Craig in crutches was a bit depressing. His grey type stubble didn't help his look.

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    It just brings it home that time (and unfortunate accidents!) wait for no-one. Barbara Broccoli has to realistic and not think Craig is the only guy out there for the part. I think it's time we had a new actor - we live in a much different time to when Roger Moore was Bond and he made so many films, it's the internet social media era and things need to stay relatively fresh (to put thing into some historical context, when Craig was cast, smart phones didn't exist! - that's how long he's been in the role!) - so hopefully someone will come along in the next two years and be acceptable. I don't mind downplaying my expectations. Wanting the 'next Sean Connery' is not a realistic approach to casting so I think we should all compromise a bit and hope the next guy - whoever he is, even if he's not the ideal look or height or whatever - is decent enough.

    Let's just get behind the new actor - whoever he turns out to be - and embrace the next era of Bond. James Bond. :)
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    fanbond123 wrote: »
    Seeing Daniel Craig in crutches was a bit depressing. His grey type stubble didn't help his look.

    14610724-7125175-image-a-22_1560187133838.jpg

    It just bring it home that time waits for no-one. Barbara Broccoli has to realistic and not think Craig is the only guy out there for the part. I think it's time we had a new actor - we live in a much different time to when Roger Moore was Bond and he made so many films, it's the internet social media era and things need to stay relatively fresh (to put thing into some historical context, when Craig was cast, smart phones didn't exist! - that's how long he's been in the role!) - so hopefully someone will come along in the next two years and be acceptable. I don't mind downplaying my expectations. Wanting the 'next Sean Connery' is not a realistic approach to casting so I think we should all compromise a bit and hope the next guy - whoever he is, even if he's not the ideal look or height or whatever - is decent enough.

    Let's just get behind the new actor - whoever he turns out to be - and embrace the next era of Bond. James Bond. :)

    To be fair smart phones came about in the year after Casino Royale's release.
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    I still say he is someone to keep in eye on
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    With a few more years on him, definitely someone to watch.
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    He out Adian Turners Adian Turner lol
  • DeerAtTheGatesDeerAtTheGates Belgium
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    I think Jack Bannon is someone to look out for in a few years. I think the Bond similarities are not coincidental.

    Remember: Epix is MGM's television network. This very well might be a subtle way by them to introduce their pick to BB and MGW. Of course, it's EON who has the final word, but don't underestimate the power of the studio!
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    Mentioned it before, but Jack Bannon is a decent actor, at least from what I've seen in Endeavour. I think he's got a deep enough voice for the part too, which is a must, IMO.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    I agree to believe that the guy in the photo is the still the only option to play Bond is absolutely ludicrous. EON need to cast their net a little further.
  • edited June 2019 Posts: 19,339
    He is waaay too baby-faced to be Bond imo.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    I'm getting behind Hemsworth for now. We're a long way off till Bond 7 is announced though.
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    What about Cillian Murphy?
  • edited June 2019 Posts: 6,709
    Risico007 wrote: »


    I still say he is someone to keep in eye on

    Interesting, yes. But he's no Aidan Turner. Not by a mile. That's a kid. Turner is no kid. Bond is not a Kid.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Depending on the timeframe, several potential Bonds may be a bit “baby faced” at the moment; 5 to 10 years can make a tremendous difference.
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    talos7 wrote: »
    Depending on the timeframe, several potential Bonds may be a bit “baby faced” at the moment; 5 to 10 years can make a tremendous difference.

    True. And the guy has presence, I'll give him that just by that trailer.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    boldfinger wrote: »
    OOWolf wrote: »
    http://scottadkinsworld.com/scottadkinsjamesbondphotoshoot/

    Honestly, I think Scott Adkins could make a great Bond. He's not too well known, which is good, he's a martial artist, fit, English, looks the part and has even played in some pretty good action flicks. He even did a Bond inspired photoshoot some years back. I posted the link above.
    He does look very British there, gotta give him that. And very old School in a very positive way. He could as well be a 30s sleuth in those Fotos. Very nice indeed. I haven´t seen enough of his acting to say more.

    I like the small pockets of support there is around the net, for Adkins as a possible Bond. You want a Bond that can handle himself in a fight (whose muscles aren't for show) look no further. Grow his hair out a bit, a clean shave, and he's good to go.
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    My top 6 right now

    1. Tom Hardy
    2. Michael fassbender (1 film is fine with me)
    3. Chris hemsworth
    4. Jack Bannon
    5. Tom hiddleston
    6. Henry cavil

    We shall see
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
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    With the new season of Lucifer airing I'm definately rooting for Tom Ellis
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    Could be an odd choice but bare with me. There's this fella from Chester called Wroughton. He's of French-Huguenot, Scottish, and Welsh descent. Nice fella. I know, I know, doesn't look like Bond, not much really. But I'd love it if he was in Bond 26. Really. Here he is doing some charity. Like I said, nice fella.

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    Univex wrote: »
    Could be an odd choice but bare with me. There's this fella from Chester called Wroughton. He's of French-Huguenot, Scottish, and Welsh descent. Nice fella. I know, I know, doesn't look like Bond, not much really. But I'd love it if he was in Bond 26. Really. Here he is doing some charity. Like I said, nice fella.

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    My thoughts exactly.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    With the new season of Lucifer airing I'm definately rooting for Tom Ellis

    In many of his photos he has a comically, crazed look in his eye, much like a vaudevillian stage hypnotist . Possibly he’s trying too hard to be cool.
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    edited June 2019 Posts: 18
    Fassbender and Lionsgate plan to launch a spy film franchise based on Gérard de Villiers' Malko books: https://variety.com/2019/film/news/michael-fassbender-malko-lionsgate-1203246398/
  • edited June 2019 Posts: 1,661
    Fassbender could be an interesting Bond but I doubt he's going to be the next Bond. If this new spy film becomes a franchise it will rule him out.

    According to the following rumor, Henry Cavill is not returning as Superman:

    June 14 2019

    WB Reportedly Developing New Superman Movie Without Henry Cavill

    We Got This Covered is reporting that a source close to them is stating that the Supergirl movie is looking to reinvent the cinematic Kryptonian mythos so as to bring in new version of Superman, sans Henry Cavill.

    According to the report:

    …we’ve also been informed that Warner Bros. is already developing a new Superman film and apparently, it won’t star Henry Cavill. It’s unknown at this time who will replace him, but our source is adamant that the actor is no longer attached to the role.

    I guess this means he has more of a chance becoming Bond. How good his chances, hard to say, but he'd have no chance if he Warner Bros renewed his Superman contract. Cavill seems more likely than Fassbender although I reckon a new-ish actor - someone relatively unknown - is more likely to become the next Bond.


  • DrClatterhandDrClatterhand United Kingdom
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    OOWolf wrote: »
    http://scottadkinsworld.com/scottadkinsjamesbondphotoshoot/

    Honestly, I think Scott Adkins could make a great Bond. He's not too well known, which is good, he's a martial artist, fit, English, looks the part and has even played in some pretty good action flicks. He even did a Bond inspired photoshoot some years back. I posted the link above.

    He can't act though.
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