Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • That Chalamet is a talented wee guy but it sounds like you've never seen a Bond film before.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited September 2020 Posts: 5,970
    @HarmonyRockets I post pictures that exist of him. I don't have an agenda here, and yes @suavejmf, he is is of Venezuelan, Spanish and Welsh origin, but he grew up in London and is a British actor, (with one of his first projects being in Skins), but maybe you guys should just guess that I don't care if they decide to go with a James Bond of a different ethnic origin, as long as they're still actually British - but again, Harmony, please don't say I'm posting pictures to make him look more white cause I'm not. Thanks.

    And again I don't think so @Pierce2Daniel, he's more suited to a future villain in my opinion, and yes Dune does put him on that list because it's a planned trilogy, same as Pattinson's Batman, so they'll both be very busy, whether the characters are that big or not. Also not to mention that despite similarities to Bale you mention, that doesn't mean their career path is going to completely mirror the other, and even so, Bale has never even been close to the role of James Bond as far as I'm aware - despite his looks.

    And this is coming from someone who is a fan of Chalamet. I've seen all of his movies. I can't wait for Dune, loved Little Women and Lady Bird. I think Call Me By Your Name is great, and he's been great in nearly everything I've seen him in - but he's just not right for Bond, and I don't think a current online buzz is worth pitching him forward for James Bond. I think even fans of his work know this.

    Anyway, I'm still rooting for these guys:

    1. Callum Turner
    2. Sam Claflin
    3. Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    4. Sean Teale
    5. Ben Aldridge
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited September 2020 Posts: 16,359
    suavejmf wrote: »
    mtm wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    With regards to Teale....Because he looks more like an ‘Antonio Banderas Jr’ to me.

    Wow.

    Ha ha ha!

    Much like your stereotypical quip about Scots being Ginger; “He’s harder a ginger highlander”.

    No, not like that. Putting someone's actual name in inverted commas because you prefer your own race-based nickname for him isn't the same as that at all. I know you like to draw inane false comparisons, but that one really doesn't work.

    And I said 'hardly', not 'harder'- if you're going to pick folks up on their spelling then you should try to spell things right yourself.
    mtm wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    With regards to Teale....Because he looks more like an ‘Antonio Banderas Jr’ to me.

    Wow.

    Also, double posting isn't cool.

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    Univex wrote: »
    If people stoped making inane suggestions, they wouldn't get inane answers.

    Or maybe opinions aren't fact and folks have a different point of view to you.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Wow, Callum Turner looks real Bondian in a suit.

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  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited September 2020 Posts: 16,359
    Børge Brende? I hate to look silly but I don't get it! :)
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited September 2020 Posts: 5,970
    Wow, Callum Turner looks real Bondian in a suit.
    Yeah he does @Thunderfinger, good point ;)
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  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Wow, Callum Turner looks real Bondian in a suit.
    Yeah he does @Thunderfinger, good point ;)
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    Isn t that Børge Brende? Or maybe not, he lacks the stupid grin.
  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
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    It could just be the pictures people are posting of the potential candidates, but I've got to say they all have one thing in common, they don't look manly without facial hair. There are exceptions to the rule but for the majority, I can't picture them looking tough enough for the role without sporting a beard
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Wow, Callum Turner looks real Bondian in a suit.
    Yeah he does @Thunderfinger, good point ;)
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    Isn t that Børge Brende? Or maybe not, he lacks the stupid grin.
    No, just a suggestion that really seems to be wind you up :D
  • Denbigh wrote: »
    Wow, Callum Turner looks real Bondian in a suit.
    Yeah he does @Thunderfinger, good point ;)
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    I think Callum Turner is a solid candidate but he looks more like Eggy from Kingsman in that pic than Bond.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
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    parkert5 wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Wow, Callum Turner looks real Bondian in a suit.
    Yeah he does @Thunderfinger, good point ;)
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    I think Callum Turner is a solid candidate but he looks more like Eggy from Kingsman in that pic than Bond.
    Yeah he's certainly still quite youthful :)
  • MSL49MSL49 Finland
    Posts: 395
    I think Barbara already has someone in mind.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    MSL49 wrote: »
    I think Barbara already has someone in mind.
    Just generally, or are you thinking of someone specific?
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    mtm wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    If people stoped making inane suggestions, they wouldn't get inane answers.

    Or maybe opinions aren't fact and folks have a different point of view to you.

    Yes, I think they do say that in those flat-earth conventions, don’t they?

    No, no. Fact isn’t opinion. That, sir, is the right way to go about it, not the other way around. But we won’t go into this again because I’m not that niilist.
  • Posts: 9,846
    MSL49 wrote: »
    I think Barbara already has someone in mind.


    I do as well
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    Ok just to clarify some things - what exactly is the "fact" that's being disputed here?

    And I'm also intrigued on the reason some feel Barbara already has someone in mind?
  • Posts: 6,709
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Ok just to clarify some things - what exactly is the "fact" that's being disputed here?

    No idea.

    I think there are some who want to present all opinions as valid and deny that there are such things as facts. But what are those exactly... beats me. Stupid argument really. Only came up because I said some suggestions were inane. Which they are. They really are. And that, my friend, is a fact ;)

    Some men just want to see the world burn, some men just want a Honda motorbike to be Bond. Other want Chalamet. Others want Dev Patell, others Bruce Willis.

    All and all, this thread is comical as hell.

  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    edited September 2020 Posts: 8,216
    Denbigh wrote: »
    And I'm also intrigued on the reason some feel Barbara already has someone in mind?

    I would think that they probably started talking about it as soon as they knew Craig was only going to do one more. A shortlist probably exists, even if the names on it aren't aware of it yet.

  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited September 2020 Posts: 5,970
    Denbigh wrote: »
    And I'm also intrigued on the reason some feel Barbara already has someone in mind?
    I would think that they probably started talking about it as soon as they knew Craig was only going to do one more. A shortlist probably exists, even if the names on it aren't aware of it yet.
    It's possible, and would be a very interesting list to see if it exists.
  • Posts: 727
    John Boyega is free. He can be the next Bond.
  • edited September 2020 Posts: 9,846
    John Boyega is free. He can be the next Bond.

    No i would prefer someone similar to Craig
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    edited September 2020 Posts: 5,131
    mtm wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    mtm wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    With regards to Teale....Because he looks more like an ‘Antonio Banderas Jr’ to me.

    Wow.

    Ha ha ha!

    Much like your stereotypical quip about Scots being Ginger; “He’s harder a ginger highlander”.

    No, not like that. Putting someone's actual name in inverted commas because you prefer your own race-based nickname for him isn't the same as that at all. I know you like to draw inane false comparisons, but that one really doesn't work.

    And I said 'hardly', not 'harder'- if you're going to pick folks up on their spelling then you should try to spell things right yourself.
    mtm wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    With regards to Teale....Because he looks more like an ‘Antonio Banderas Jr’ to me.

    Wow.

    Also, double posting isn't cool.

    ?
    Univex wrote: »
    If people stoped making inane suggestions, they wouldn't get inane answers.

    Or maybe opinions aren't fact and folks have a different point of view to you.

    Ha ha ha!

    Keep the grumpy inane attempted ‘cyber bullying’ up @mtm!

    You’re a joke mate. It’s hilarious. You just spent an entire post ‘having a go’ at 3 community members. You spent hours targeting @Univex the other week. Everyone can see it. Have you ever noticed that your the only member other members argue with on here.

    Anyhow...... back on subject if we are talking of a suitable candidate who has a slightly Mediterranean look (or however Fleming put it), but is British....we are back onto Aidan Turner.

  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    Denbigh wrote: »
    And I'm also intrigued on the reason some feel Barbara already has someone in mind?

    I would think that they probably started talking about it as soon as they knew Craig was only going to do one more. A shortlist probably exists, even if the names on it aren't aware of it yet.

    Very true, no doubt.

    I’d love to see it!
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited September 2020 Posts: 5,970
    I have to say quickly again @suavejmf, Sean Teale is British, with Venezuelan, Spanish and Welsh heritage. He was born and raised in London.

    And can we all calm down on the unnecessary squabbles. No-ones cyber-bullying or being malicious.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    Denbigh wrote: »
    I have to say quickly again @suavejmf, Sean Teale is British, with Venezuelan, Spanish and Welsh heritage. He was born and raised in London.

    And can we all calm down on the unnecessary squabbles. No-ones cyber-bullying or being malicious.

    I accept all that. But to me he actually looks Spanish. He could actually be recast as Dario (looks wise IMO).

    I respect what your saying, but that’s my view.

    I’ve never seen his acting, just basing this on the photos.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited September 2020 Posts: 5,970
    suavejmf wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    I have to say quickly again @suavejmf, Sean Teale is British, with Venezuelan, Spanish and Welsh heritage. He was born and raised in London.

    And can we all calm down on the unnecessary squabbles. No-ones cyber-bullying or being malicious.
    I accept all that. But to me he actually looks Spanish.

    I respect what your saying, but that’s my view.
    And that's fair, I think that's what @mtm is trying to say. I don't think he's trying to bully your opinion, he's just trying to make sure that those of us who have these views on Bond's possible alternative ethnicity are still able to discuss that.

    Anyway, for me, I just feel Teale has the smooth British charm, and other qualities to be a cool version of the character. But I also understand that other people would much prefer the more classic approach - even if I feel changing the ethnicity up a little bit wouldn't change that.
  • ThunderballThunderball playing Chemin de Fer in a casino, downing Vespers
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    Callum Turner looks like he’s 16. Nope.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    edited September 2020 Posts: 5,131
    Denbigh wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    I have to say quickly again @suavejmf, Sean Teale is British, with Venezuelan, Spanish and Welsh heritage. He was born and raised in London.

    And can we all calm down on the unnecessary squabbles. No-ones cyber-bullying or being malicious.
    I accept all that. But to me he actually looks Spanish.

    I respect what your saying, but that’s my view.
    And that's fair, I think that's what @mtm is trying to say. I don't think he's trying to bully your opinion, he's just trying to make sure that those of us who have these views on Bond's possible alternative ethnicity are still able to discuss that.

    Anyway, for me, I just feel Teale has the smooth British charm, and other qualities to be a cool version of the character. But I also understand that other people would much prefer the more classic approach - even if I feel changing the ethnicity up a little bit wouldn't change that.

    I get what your saying in the clip.

    But for me, his look doesn’t work for Bond. The only analogy I can think of it is that it would be like casting Robert Redford as Micheal Corleone (I think that was actually suggested in real life), but it doesn’t work for me. He doesn’t look typically Italian at all.

    Teale is all you say. But he actually looks Latino. I personally just want traditional casting for 007.

    Many others don’t, I do.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited September 2020 Posts: 5,970
    suavejmf wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    I have to say quickly again @suavejmf, Sean Teale is British, with Venezuelan, Spanish and Welsh heritage. He was born and raised in London.

    And can we all calm down on the unnecessary squabbles. No-ones cyber-bullying or being malicious.
    I accept all that. But to me he actually looks Spanish.

    I respect what your saying, but that’s my view.
    And that's fair, I think that's what @mtm is trying to say. I don't think he's trying to bully your opinion, he's just trying to make sure that those of us who have these views on Bond's possible alternative ethnicity are still able to discuss that.

    Anyway, for me, I just feel Teale has the smooth British charm, and other qualities to be a cool version of the character. But I also understand that other people would much prefer the more classic approach - even if I feel changing the ethnicity up a little bit wouldn't change that.
    But for me, his look doesn’t work for Bond. The only analogy I can think of it is that it would be like casting Robert Redford as Micheal Corleone (I think that was actually suggested in real life), but it doesn’t work for me. He doesn’t look typically Italian at all.
    I get wanting a classic look completely, but as for the analogy, Corleone is fundamentally an Italian character within the world of the mafia, and even in todays world, would still probably be played by an American with Italian descent, because that's the role, and everything about the story and the world influences that...

    ...but with James Bond, I don't think it's the same anymore. We're in a world now where a British person working for the secret service could be from any ethnic background. But again I'll stress that I understand the desire for a more classic actor.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    edited September 2020 Posts: 5,131
    Denbigh wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    I have to say quickly again @suavejmf, Sean Teale is British, with Venezuelan, Spanish and Welsh heritage. He was born and raised in London.

    And can we all calm down on the unnecessary squabbles. No-ones cyber-bullying or being malicious.
    I accept all that. But to me he actually looks Spanish.

    I respect what your saying, but that’s my view.
    And that's fair, I think that's what @mtm is trying to say. I don't think he's trying to bully your opinion, he's just trying to make sure that those of us who have these views on Bond's possible alternative ethnicity are still able to discuss that.

    Anyway, for me, I just feel Teale has the smooth British charm, and other qualities to be a cool version of the character. But I also understand that other people would much prefer the more classic approach - even if I feel changing the ethnicity up a little bit wouldn't change that.
    But for me, his look doesn’t work for Bond. The only analogy I can think of it is that it would be like casting Robert Redford as Micheal Corleone (I think that was actually suggested in real life), but it doesn’t work for me. He doesn’t look typically Italian at all.
    I get wanting a classic look completely, but as for the analogy, Corleone is fundamentally an Italian character within the world of the mafia, and even in todays world, would still probably be played by an American with Italian descent, because that's the role, and everything about the story and the world influences that...

    ...but with James Bond, I don't think it's the same anymore. We're in a world now where a British person working for the secret service could be from any ethnic background. But again I'll stress that I understand the desire for a more classic actor.

    All you say is true.

    But I’m still wanting traditional casting.

    White British as it’s always been since 53 and 62.

    But I could be proved wrong.
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