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Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • Quantum_of_TomorrowQuantum_of_Tomorrow
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    Yes, Broccoli reportedly said that she wanted the "dust to settle" on Craig's run (and NTTD) before casting a new Bond.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    I predict a new Bond will be announced 3 years from the release of NTTD.
  • Quantum_of_TomorrowQuantum_of_Tomorrow
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    talos7 wrote: »
    I predict a new Bond will be announced 3 years from the release of NTTD.

    sounds reasonable.
  • Herr_StockmannHerr_Stockmann
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    talos7 wrote: »
    I predict a new Bond will be announced 3 years from the release of NTTD.
    It seems fair. I suppose the announcement of the hiring of a screenwriter and then a director will arrive between twelve and six months before, so in two years or so from the release of NTTD, maybe earlier for the writer.
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    Jordo007 wrote: »
    I don't know whether it's because Daniel is my favourite Bond and I'm biased towards his interpretation of the character but I can't see any of these "favourite's" being a good enough replacement.
    In Norton's case I've only seen McMafia but he was so wooden and forgettable
    I'm sure Eon will no doubt prove me wrong when Bond #7 is unveiled though

    Personally, Norton is at the bottom of my list. I won't start a "James Norton is not Bond" website if he were cast, but I'd be very, very, very skeptical.
  • DoctorNoDoctorNo USA-Maryland
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    Well let’s hope Amazon lights a fire and they actually move sooner rather than later
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited July 2021 Posts: 5,970
    I'm sure No Time to Die will keep us fans busy :)
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    I think Barbara already knows who her choice for Bond 7 is, because she usually looks at the next Bond when the current Bond is still active. It's just a matter of arranging the usual Bondian screen test to see if other candidates would beat her preferred choice.
  • Risico007Risico007
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    GadgetMan wrote: »
    I think Barbara already knows who her choice for Bond 7 is, because she usually looks at the next Bond when the current Bond is still active. It's just a matter of arranging the usual Bondian screen test to see if other candidates would beat her preferred choice.

    I* can confirm she does not
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    I don't believe Barbara is at all interested in contemplating Craig's replacement at the moment. I think she just wants assurance from Amazon their support when the day comes she does cast for B26.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I don't believe Barbara is at all interested in contemplating Craig's replacement at the moment. I think she just wants assurance from Amazon their support when the day comes she does cast for B26.

    Possibly, but it’s human nature to look ahead; I think she is aware of certain candidates and is passively evaluating.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    talos7 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I don't believe Barbara is at all interested in contemplating Craig's replacement at the moment. I think she just wants assurance from Amazon their support when the day comes she does cast for B26.

    Possibly, but it’s human nature to look ahead; I think she is aware of certain candidates and is passively evaluating.

    That sounds most likely.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I think it would be almost impossible that they don't keep one eye open for potential candidates, probably even when they have a full-time Bond they're not looking to get rid of.
  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
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    I imagine Eon must have there eyes on one or two. Didn't Cubby mention about Pierce when he met him on the set of FYEO?

    I suppose you can't cast the next actor, until you know the direction you're going in. I doubt they'd have cast Timothy in Daylights, if it was going to be a campy adventure for instance. The actor must suit the new era
  • FatherValentineFatherValentine England
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    I have seen his name crop up on here, but what do people think of Dan Stevens? A lot of 'Bond Twitter' seems to love him, and I saw a picture posted of him where he looked good.

    Not seen him in anything, but he seems to have a twinkle in his eye and can/could look tough if they play it right.

    But like I say, not seen him.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    FatherValentine wrote: »
    I have seen his name crop up on here, but what do people think of Dan Stevens? A lot of 'Bond Twitter' seems to love him, and I saw a picture posted of him where he looked good.

    Not seen him in anything, but he seems to have a twinkle in his eye and can/could look tough if they play it right.

    But like I say, not seen him.

    Dan Stevens works for me. He has those sparkling, grey-blue Bondian eyes. He was electric in The Guest(2014). Only thing is, he's 38 now and might be in his early or mid-40s when they start work on Bond 26.
  • FatherValentineFatherValentine England
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    GadgetMan wrote: »
    FatherValentine wrote: »
    I have seen his name crop up on here, but what do people think of Dan Stevens? A lot of 'Bond Twitter' seems to love him, and I saw a picture posted of him where he looked good.

    Not seen him in anything, but he seems to have a twinkle in his eye and can/could look tough if they play it right.

    But like I say, not seen him.

    Dan Stevens works for me. He has those sparkling, grey-blue Bondian eyes. He was electric in The Guest(2014). Only thing is, he's 38 now and might be in his early or mid-40s when they start work on Bond 26.

    Thank you. Yes, people rave about him in The Guest. Will watch.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    FatherValentine wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    FatherValentine wrote: »
    I have seen his name crop up on here, but what do people think of Dan Stevens? A lot of 'Bond Twitter' seems to love him, and I saw a picture posted of him where he looked good.

    Not seen him in anything, but he seems to have a twinkle in his eye and can/could look tough if they play it right.

    But like I say, not seen him.

    Dan Stevens works for me. He has those sparkling, grey-blue Bondian eyes. He was electric in The Guest(2014). Only thing is, he's 38 now and might be in his early or mid-40s when they start work on Bond 26.

    Thank you. Yes, people rave about him in The Guest. Will watch.

    Sure :)>-
  • SatoriousSatorious Brushing up on a little Danish
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    Dan Stevens is the only one I can get behind at the moment - most of the others people posted on this threadare either too old/young or just plain wrong! This guy has the right set of attributes.
  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
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    FatherValentine wrote: »
    I have seen his name crop up on here, but what do people think of Dan Stevens? A lot of 'Bond Twitter' seems to love him, and I saw a picture posted of him where he looked good.

    Not seen him in anything, but he seems to have a twinkle in his eye and can/could look tough if they play it right.

    But like I say, not seen him.

    Good shout @FatherValentine he would make a good Bond I reckon
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
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    I'm not a huge Dan Stevens fan personally. I think he'd be a bit one-note with it.
  • SatoriousSatorious Brushing up on a little Danish
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    Couldn't disagree more - he's been in some pretty varied (and often quite successful) roles. I love the charm/confidence/arrogance he exudes and think he'd be a refreshing change from the "non-stop brooding" Bond of the Craig era.
  • GeneralGogolGeneralGogol
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    And he's a better singer than Brosnan! He can resurrect Underneath the Mango Tree.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Put me down for Dan Stevens as Bond, too. He looks quite suave. Lets get B26 rolling already.
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
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    Satorious wrote: »
    Couldn't disagree more - he's been in some pretty varied (and often quite successful) roles. I love the charm/confidence/arrogance he exudes and think he'd be a refreshing change from the "non-stop brooding" Bond of the Craig era.

    Agreed. He's great. Truly wonderful in The Guest, even if the film itself goes off a cliff in the last third.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
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    No to Stevens. Bond should have a jawline.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I keep meaning to watch The Guest. It’s one of those I just forget to catch.
  • sandbagger1sandbagger1 Sussex
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    mtm wrote: »
    I keep meaning to watch The Guest. It’s one of those I just forget to catch.

    I agree with Craig when he says that Stevens is great in it, but the third act has got problems. Worth catching, though.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
    edited July 2021 Posts: 4,247
    I also agree that the film's momentum dropped in its third act. But Dan Stevens still maintained his menacing demeanour.
  • LudovicoLudovico
    edited July 2021 Posts: 15,124
    In any case (and I know nothing of the actor himself) Dan Steven will be a bit old when the time comes to choose a successor. If he was to be cast now for a Bond film being released next year, maybe he'd have a chance, but again I think he might have missed the train.
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