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Bond should have a commanding voice, be well-mannered and unshaken. The opposite of edgy. Craig said to make it fly so more of an extravaganza this time.
I get your point re. the current interpretation of 'edgy' acting being a bit too angst ridden - though with 'edge' I was referring to an actor having the ability to convey a dangerous energy, give off the vibe that despite the seemingly cool and collected exterior they can actually be a cold-blooded killer if needs be.
What Connery, Dalton and Craig had, and Moore and Brosnan did not, basically.
Hoult does not project this, but I'm willing to be proven wrong if he is given a shot at it...
Grant is more Johnny English than Bond.
He’s absolutely fantastic and I’d love it if they could get someone like him. He’d never do it I’m sure, and I must admit I’d probably prefer a genuine British person, but I’d be happy to be persuaded.
Yep, he remains one of the most likely candidates for my money; wide range of interesting parts and bags of movie experience.
While Aiden Turner remains my favorite to take up the tuxedo. Nicolous Holt is climbing up the ladder for me. Another one of my favorites in the Hoult age range is Tom Bateman.
Ben Starr is a really under the radar prospect for me. But, I cant find his age range like Tuner looks younger though.
He should drive an AM Valhalla if he gets the role. ;)
Aidan Turner
Nicholas Hoult
Jack Lowden
With Theo James as a 4th
Of course this is subject to change
Like Brosnan in Goldeneye?
I need to re-read Bond's description in FRWL. I'm pretty sure he doesn't have a beard. Yet bearded actors seem to be the top choices to replace Craig. Maybe Kris Kristofferson should be Bond?
Granted, Pierce was not the most robust, masculine or 'alpha' 007, but he was utterly convincing as an agent who charmed his way through women - I mean even plenty of straight blokes fancy him, for heaven's sake (not a problem, just pointing out that Brosnan's appeal went far beyond masculinity :> ) !
Hoult does not have this, sorry.
True, but without masculine presence, masculine charisma - whatever you want to call it - a good actor cannot nail this part.
I have maintained that the two pre-requisites, before we even look at looks/hair colour etc., are:
I think older actors often use beards to disguise a softening jawline.
Still very boy-ish, don't see enough sex-appeal. This will be key, both of Babs' previous Bonds (since she was producing - I know she didn't cast PB) have had this, in a very different way.
Charisma and sex-appeal outweigh colour, ethnicity or whatever you want to call it.
We have to believe that this man has an instant effect on women, and men for that matter.
Hoult just doesn't.
@ the Ladies & Gentlemen who prefer gentlemen on here - feel free to disagree :-?
Oh he did a few with just a 'tasche I think (Untouchables leaps to mind): he just liked a furry face!
But try to picture him with that red suit and white cap, crawling on the floor. It would work.
Internet's going to internet.
If you like.