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Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    I think McMahon would've come across quite sleazy imo :/
  • parkert5parkert5
    Posts: 88
    Denbigh wrote: »
    I think McMahon would've come across quite sleazy imo :/
    suavejmf wrote: »
    MSL49 wrote: »
    Julian McMahon was Michael Wilson's choice but Barbara had edge on him with Craig.

    I can see why as in Nip Tuck he is suave, mean, cool and charming. Great show.

    He’s got the physical presence too. But, he also can come across a tad ‘slimy’.

    Also, he’s (yes, I am a broke record 😉) not British.

    I love Nip/Tuck and I was a supporter of Dr. Troy and James Bond when he was in consideration. He looked the part no doubt.
  • Herr_StockmannHerr_Stockmann
    Posts: 910
    MSL49 wrote: »
    Julian McMahon was Michael Wilson's choice but Barbara had edge on him with Craig.
    I didn't know that, it's interesting. As much as I like Craig a lot, especially since Skyfall, insofar as he get older, his physique, notably his facial features, lends himself more to the role, McMahon would certainly have been a more Bondian choice. To be honest, I would have loved to see this: the same Casino Royale, but with this alternate choice.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    Herr_Stockmann wrote: »
    MSL49 wrote: »
    Julian McMahon was Michael Wilson's choice but Barbara had edge on him with Craig.
    I didn't know that, it's interesting. As much as I like Craig a lot, especially since Skyfall, insofar as he get older, his physique, notably his facial features, lends himself more to the role, McMahon would certainly have been a more Bondian choice. To be honest, I would have loved to see this: the same Casino Royale, but with this alternate choice.

    I wasn’t even aware he screen tested to be honest. Is there a source of proof for this?
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited September 2020 Posts: 16,413
    suavejmf wrote: »
    Herr_Stockmann wrote: »
    MSL49 wrote: »
    Julian McMahon was Michael Wilson's choice but Barbara had edge on him with Craig.
    I didn't know that, it's interesting. As much as I like Craig a lot, especially since Skyfall, insofar as he get older, his physique, notably his facial features, lends himself more to the role, McMahon would certainly have been a more Bondian choice. To be honest, I would have loved to see this: the same Casino Royale, but with this alternate choice.

    I wasn’t even aware he screen tested to be honest. Is there a source of proof for this?

    He's on the list of candidates we knew of at the time (the people reporting it seemed pretty sure and I remember they'd even said they'd seen a couple of the tests); the ones we know (and it seems not all of them tested):


    Gerard Butler
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    Henry Cavill
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    Rupert Friend

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    Daniel Goddard

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    Martin Henderson
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    Julian McMahon
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    David Morrissey
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    Alex O’Lachlan
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    Ingo Rademacher
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    Dougray Scott
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    Christian Solimeno
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    Antony Starr
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    Karl Urban
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    Goran Visnjic
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    Dominic West
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    Sam Worthington
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    https://commanderbond.net/2995/the-men-who-could-have-been-bond.html


    Sounds like it might have been down to Craig, Cavill, Friend and possibly Worthington, but it seems less certain how that went down.
  • DrClatterhandDrClatterhand United Kingdom
    Posts: 349
    Looking at those names, we're lucky we got Craig. As much as I like Friend in Homeland, he wasn't experienced enough for Bond at that stage of his career. Had Craig not decided to do Bond 25 and it then had come out two years ago, Friend would have been ideal. I'm kind of dreading the next actor. I sense it might be someone I don't like or feel in the part. Craig was my choice. That was even before he was considered for the part. I dread Cavill getting the part. I keep saying I think it's Jack Lowden. I have this feeling. Nothing scientific; just a gut feeling.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,138
    Few of the names on the list above stand out. A few of them suggest we clearly dodged a bullet.

    David Morrissey!
    Christian Solimeno!
    Ingo Rademacher!
    Daniel Goddard!
    WOW!

    EON are known to test actors between films and while the current Bond is still in the role.
    They potentially have a short list of actors they'd like to test. But we'll probably not find out.
    And then we have the tabloid BS to contend with, with Craig actually hangs up the shoulder holster officially.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    Posts: 16,413
    Funny that two of the leads of Amazon's The Boys are there :) Homelander as Bond.. maybe!

    I think Friend is looking a strong candidate, especially if that article is correct in saying they liked him last time.
  • Risico007Risico007
    Posts: 9,847
    DrClatterhand wrote: »
    Looking at those names, we're lucky we got Craig. As much as I like Friend in Homeland, he wasn't experienced enough for Bond at that stage of his career. Had Craig not decided to do Bond 25 and it then had come out two years ago, Friend would have been ideal. I'm kind of dreading the next actor. I sense it might be someone I don't like or feel in the part. Craig was my choice. That was even before he was considered for the part. I dread Cavill getting the part. I keep saying I think it's Jack Lowden. I have this feeling. Nothing scientific; just a gut feeling.

    I wouldn't complain if it was him though it would feel weird suddenly being older then 007 (Pattison is still a few months older then me so I am still younger then both the current bond and Batman) but it is bound to happen eventually unless the world really does end and the current Macgyver is younger then me so it is what it is.
  • ThunderballThunderball playing Chemin de Fer in a casino, downing Vespers
    Posts: 814
    We indeed are damn lucky we got Daniel Craig. The only ones from that list that stand out to me are Starr and Urban. Friend might've been and might be good, but I don't know. I guess I've been spoiled by Craig, finding a replacement who's worthwhile for me is difficult. Only Aiden Turner (there I go, bringing him up again. Deal with it.) feels right and ready to step into the role.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    mtm wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    Herr_Stockmann wrote: »
    MSL49 wrote: »
    Julian McMahon was Michael Wilson's choice but Barbara had edge on him with Craig.
    I didn't know that, it's interesting. As much as I like Craig a lot, especially since Skyfall, insofar as he get older, his physique, notably his facial features, lends himself more to the role, McMahon would certainly have been a more Bondian choice. To be honest, I would have loved to see this: the same Casino Royale, but with this alternate choice.

    I wasn’t even aware he screen tested to be honest. Is there a source of proof for this?

    He's on the list of candidates we knew of at the time (the people reporting it seemed pretty sure and I remember they'd even said they'd seen a couple of the tests); the ones we know (and it seems not all of them tested):


    Gerard Butler
    MV5BMjE4NDMwMzc4Ml5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMDg4Nzg4Mg@@._V1_UY317_CR6,0,214,317_AL_.jpg

    Henry Cavill
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    Rupert Friend

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    Daniel Goddard

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    Martin Henderson
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    Julian McMahon
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    David Morrissey
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    Alex O’Lachlan
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    Ingo Rademacher
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    Dougray Scott
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    Christian Solimeno
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    Antony Starr
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    Karl Urban
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    Goran Visnjic
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    Dominic West
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    Sam Worthington
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    https://commanderbond.net/2995/the-men-who-could-have-been-bond.html


    Sounds like it might have been down to Craig, Cavill, Friend and possibly Worthington, but it seems less certain how that went down.

    Interesting. Thanks for that.

    I’m glad we got Craig.

    Dougray Scott would be an interesting test to see, as well as Juilan McMahon.

    Some random’s on that list too.
  • GeneralGogolGeneralGogol
    Posts: 928
    Even back in 2005, Craig was by far the best thespian from that gang.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited September 2020 Posts: 16,413
    Thunderball wrote: »
    We indeed are damn lucky we got Daniel Craig. The only ones from that list that stand out to me are Starr and Urban. Friend might've been and might be good, but I don't know. I guess I've been spoiled by Craig, finding a replacement who's worthwhile for me is difficult. Only Aiden Turner (there I go, bringing him up again. Deal with it.) feels right and ready to step into the role.

    Yes I have been enjoying Urban a lot recently. I don't know if he'd have been the right fit but I think he'd have been fun to watch regardless. Starr is an interesting idea. Visnjic has a lot of presence in the things I've seen him in.

    I'd certainly be curious to see those Cavill auditions one day to see how he impressed them. I expect we never will though.

    I think it's interesting how a number of them have seen their profiles rise since Eon looked to them for Bond: it seems they know who to look at.
  • Risico007Risico007
    Posts: 9,847
    GeneralGogol wrote: »
    Even back in 2005, Craig was by far the best thespian from that gang.

    and he should of been in 6-8 bond films
  • MSL49MSL49 Finland
    Posts: 395
    Herr_Stockmann wrote: »
    MSL49 wrote: »
    Julian McMahon was Michael Wilson's choice but Barbara had edge on him with Craig.
    I didn't know that, it's interesting. As much as I like Craig a lot, especially since Skyfall, insofar as he get older, his physique, notably his facial features, lends himself more to the role, McMahon would certainly have been a more Bondian choice. To be honest, I would have loved to see this: the same Casino Royale, but with this alternate choice.

    Agree with "More Bondian".
  • MSL49MSL49 Finland
    edited September 2020 Posts: 395
    I think Aidan Turner has everything to be great cinematic James Bond.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    Posts: 1,318
    MSL49 wrote: »
    I think Aidan Turner has everything to be great cinematic James Bond.

    Quite right

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  • DeerAtTheGatesDeerAtTheGates Belgium
    Posts: 524
    Does anyone have a rock of salt big enough for this?!



    Apparently, a lot of people who regularly read the site are totally running with the story. People tell me they’re trustworthy, but that this is the first time they report on Bond.
    Other Bond fans are saying it’s “a useful four-letter word”. I tend to agree with that last one.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited September 2020 Posts: 5,970
    LOL that's my fan art in the tweet haha

    https://www.deviantart.com/sirturn/art/007-Tom-Hardy-as-007-Concept-Poster-684486450

    As for the story, there's no way they've cast anyone yet.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    Posts: 16,413
    Yeah they're not going to cast anyone before this one is out, even on the down-low.
  • Risico007Risico007
    edited September 2020 Posts: 9,847
    Well someone on here said Babs had her eye on someone look if Hardy is the new 007 I would be over the moon... untill i see all the hatred of the idea and then i will kindly hide away till his first film Risico wows all of you.


    Ok i just got confirmation from my cousin's third ex wife's twice removed brother's former landlord who's son is an intern at EON and it's a done deal...

    up next I have Bridges in New York I need to sell any takers LOL
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    Anyone covering 007 casting at this stage is just trying to get people to click on their article. That's it.
  • Risico007Risico007
    Posts: 9,847
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Anyone covering 007 casting at this stage is just trying to get people to click on their article. That's it.

    so that is a no to buying the Brooklyn bridge off of me?
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    Risico007 wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Anyone covering 007 casting at this stage is just trying to get people to click on their article. That's it.
    so that is a no to buying the Brooklyn bridge off of me?
    Very much so :)
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,169
    Oh, great. I'll probably get several phone calls by relatives/friends/acquaintances asking me what I think of Tom Hardy's casting.
    I maintain the firm belief that casting the next Bond is still years away.
  • ThunderballThunderball playing Chemin de Fer in a casino, downing Vespers
    Posts: 814
    Four years ago, the rumor went around that Theo James was cast as the next Bond. Just like then, this is bullshit until EON actually announces the seventh actor officially, and that will definitely be some time after NTTD is out of theaters, if not already on blu-ray and streaming.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    Also they'd have to have actually started figured out a concept for and started writing Bond 26 for them to even know what they're gonna do with the actor.
  • UnivexUnivex
    Posts: 6,709
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Also they'd have to have actually started figured out a concept for and started writing Bond 26 for them to even know what they're gonna do with the actor.

    That's true.
  • StarkStark France
    Posts: 177
    Anyone know if "The Vulcan Reporter" is legit ?
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    Stark wrote: »
    Anyone know if "The Vulcan Reporter" is legit ?
    Considering this is their explanation for the "announcement", I'm gonna say no...

    "I will not brand this article as an exclusive. I also hope you understand that I am not the type to just take a popular fan-cast and run with it as a scoop. I expect the people who follow my scoops and know my credibility to help me with making this article stand out in comparison to the articles from the other news websites I mentioned earlier."
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