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Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    mtm wrote: »
    Jordo007 wrote: »
    Looking at some of the favourites to be the next actor is really deflating as a fan.
    Non of them excite me about the next era of Bond

    I know what you mean. I think I'll probably get more excited when they pick someone as I'll be trying to imagine them as Bond, but at the moment there's no one I'm desperate to see play him.

    I can't even think who I had as a front runner choice back for Bond in Casino Royale
    I know Daniel Craig was an out of left field choice. So will it be the same with the casting as Bond #7?
    Plenty of good candidates, but non that I would say puts them out in front. Sure Aidan Turner has plenty of fans. But then so does Henry Cavill.
    Personally I think we're going to get another surprise casting choice.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Yes weirdly I can't remember having an option I favoured in 2005. I'm pretty sure most of the candidates -including Craig- had been leaked at the time.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
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    I was only about 9 at the time so I probably didn't have much of an opinion :D
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    I was 18, and that was the very first time I was trying to follow up any news regarding the next Bond. I think I liked Clive Owen the most (like most fans did), but I didn’t feel very strongly about any potential actor taking up the part. But when Craig was announced as the new Bond I was ready to welcome him in the role. I remember watching MUNICH and keeping an eye on him as he played a cold blooded Israeli assassin with Eric Bana (who was also a popular contender among fans).
  • Bond_BombshellBond_Bombshell
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    I've always rated Sam Claflin as an actor but imo there was nothing about him that suggested Bond potential. Perhaps that's because he seems to cultivate an unkempt look. In recent years he's looked particularly gaunt to me and older than his 35 years. Then there's his hair loss. I can't work out whether he's had a transplant or wigged up.

    After watching Last Night In Soho yesterday I find myself reassessing my opinion. Claflin only has a cameo but he's very Bondian. Maybe he was helped by the 60s setting and the way the scene was lit and would look different in the cold light of day. I really would have liked to see more of him to assess him further. However, based on that one scene, if he can maintain that look he's become a genuine contender in my eyes.


  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited February 2022 Posts: 16,413
    Yeah that's a good clip, thanks for sharing.
  • LudovicoLudovico
    edited February 2022 Posts: 15,124
    Feels weird not seeing him in Hunger Games. I think he might get a chance. He's in the "semi famous" category I'd say.
  • VenutiusVenutius Yorkshire
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Nobody would have picked Craig as Bond. That’s part of why Barbara Broccoli is highly praised because she’s able to make esoteric choices studios would never do, and most of it has paid off. Now she rolled the dice on having Bond die at the end and NTTD was still a huge hit at the box office.

    True. I genuinely don't think anyone other than Barbara Broccoli would have cast Craig as Bond - and that didn't work out too badly, eh!

  • DenbighDenbigh UK
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    Bond_Bombshell wrote: »
    I've always rated Sam Claflin as an actor but imo there was nothing about him that suggested Bond potential.
    Sam Claflin is my top choice :) Such a versatile actor!
  • Since62Since62
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    Bond_Bombshell wrote: »
    I've always rated Sam Claflin as an actor but imo there was nothing about him that suggested Bond potential. Perhaps that's because he seems to cultivate an unkempt look. In recent years he's looked particularly gaunt to me and older than his 35 years. Then there's his hair loss. I can't work out whether he's had a transplant or wigged up.

    After watching Last Night In Soho yesterday I find myself reassessing my opinion. Claflin only has a cameo but he's very Bondian. Maybe he was helped by the 60s setting and the way the scene was lit and would look different in the cold light of day. I really would have liked to see more of him to assess him further. However, based on that one scene, if he can maintain that look he's become a genuine contender in my eyes.


    Agreed ! And please bring Ms. Taylor-Joy along, too ! However, are you sure he exists ? (and not just because of the spacy aspects of Last Night in Soho) Orrrrrr, is that Willem Dafoe digitally tallified and de-aged ?
  • Risico007Risico007
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    https://www.thegentlemansjournal.com/article/is-tom-hardy-actually-the-next-james-bond/

    Is this true no but do I wish it was true absolutely
  • JimjambondJimjambond
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    I just don't see Hardy as Bond. The only thing Bondian about him is that he's a white male. If ever cast in a Bond film it should be as lead henchman.
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    Jimjambond wrote: »
    I just don't see Hardy as Bond. The only thing Bondian about him is that he's a white male. If ever cast in a Bond film it should be as lead henchman.

    I don't understand what people see in Hardy either. I mean if some complained about Craig not being classically handsome, imagine Hardy as Bond.

    On a side note, I am rewatching The Bourne Identity and for the life of me I still can't figure out what people found in him that would have made him suitable as Bond.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    Regarding Tom Hardy, has he actually been asked his opinion on whether he's interested in the role? The others have been pretty vocal, Cavill, Turner, Hiddleston etc . But has Hardy made a comment, or have I missed it? Just curious, as he does seem to be in the running a lot (well, the online running!!!)
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    Mathis1 wrote: »
    Regarding Tom Hardy, has he actually been asked his opinion on whether he's interested in the role? The others have been pretty vocal, Cavill, Turner, Hiddleston etc . But has Hardy made a comment, or have I missed it? Just curious, as he does seem to be in the running a lot (well, the online running!!!)

    Somehow I don't think any of the "big names" will get the role. In any case, if asked I'd suspect Hardy would feign interest to be polite, but I'm not sure he'd really want it.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    The standard reply generally goes something like ,
    ‘ It’s such an iconic role, It would be an honor to be considered…’
  • echoecho 007 in New York
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    Ludovico wrote: »
    Jimjambond wrote: »
    I just don't see Hardy as Bond. The only thing Bondian about him is that he's a white male. If ever cast in a Bond film it should be as lead henchman.

    I don't understand what people see in Hardy either. I mean if some complained about Craig not being classically handsome, imagine Hardy as Bond.

    On a side note, I am rewatching The Bourne Identity and for the life of me I still can't figure out what people found in him that would have made him suitable as Bond.

    It was Croupier.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
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    I’m not sure if Hardy would be overly up for Bond. It’s not exactly a meaty role, even if you add some emotional depth like the Craig-era. I think Hardy prefers characters and people who are larger than life.
  • VenutiusVenutius Yorkshire
    edited February 2022 Posts: 3,152
    I remember one time when Hardy was asked about it, he said it was known that if you spoke publicly about wanting to play Bond, you were immediately ruled out of the running - so he wasn't going to say anything. That could've meant that, yes, he was interested but didn't want to say so in case he jinxed it...or no, he wasn't and that was a crafty way of deflecting the question!
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited February 2022 Posts: 5,970
    Venutius wrote: »
    I remember one time when Hardy was asked about it, he said it was known that if you spoke publicly about wanting to play Bond, you were immediately ruled out of the running - so he wasn't going to say anything. That could've meant that, yes, he was interested but didn't want to say so in case he jinxed it...or no, he wasn't and that was a crafty way of deflecting the question!
    It's a good point he made. I think that might be, among many reasons, why I've never been into Elba or Hiddleston. Not only do I think their names are thrown around too often, but something about them being cast just makes me think it would fuel their egos, considering how much they've talked about it themselves.
  • VenutiusVenutius Yorkshire
    edited February 2022 Posts: 3,152
    Yes, there were rumours a while back that Hiddleston had pretty much shut himself out of contention due to making such a public play for it. Well, that and the gossip rag stuff with Taylor Swift. I also remember way back, when Adrian Paul's fans joined Bond forums en masse and made a co-ordinated attempt to lobby for Adrian to replace Brosnan. He was up for it and Cubby had apparently liked him as a potential Bond even prior to Highlander, but the fan swamping seemed to have the opposite effect to the one they were after and that was the nail in Adrian's hopes. I suspect there might actually be something in the rumours that Hardy alluded to and an actor can easily talk himself out of the running.
  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
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    I'd prefer Hardy being cast to Cavill or Page. But I don't know what it is I just don't see him as a potential Bond

    I hope when they cast Bond #7 they strike a good balance between Bond's inner conflict and the cinematic version of what Bond is. I think that's Craig greatest success with the character. I don't think Page or Cavil have the acting ability to show the inner conflict within Bond himself
  • CraterGunsCraterGuns
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    Jordo007 wrote: »
    I hope when they cast Bond #7 they strike a good balance between Bond's inner conflict and the cinematic version of what Bond is. I think that's Craig greatest success with the character. I don't think Page or Cavil have the acting ability to show the inner conflict within Bond himself
    ...But Aidan Turner could.

  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
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    CraterGuns wrote: »
    Jordo007 wrote: »
    I hope when they cast Bond #7 they strike a good balance between Bond's inner conflict and the cinematic version of what Bond is. I think that's Craig greatest success with the character. I don't think Page or Cavil have the acting ability to show the inner conflict within Bond himself
    ...But Aidan Turner could.

    It's a fair point my friend. I'm only judging that on what I've seen the actors in and obviously my own opinion. Page I know less about admittedly, but everything I've seen Cavil it's just surface with him, he would have made a great Bond straight after Pierce but the films have changed massively since 2002
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    Venutius wrote: »
    Yes, there were rumours a while back that Hiddleston had pretty much shut himself out of contention due to making such a public play for it. Well, that and the gossip rag stuff with Taylor Swift. I also remember way back, when Adrian Paul's fans joined Bond forums en masse and made a co-ordinated attempt to lobby for Adrian to replace Brosnan. He was up for it and Cubby had apparently liked him as a potential Bond even prior to Highlander, but the fan swamping seemed to have the opposite effect to the one they were after and that was the nail in Adrian's hopes. I suspect there might actually be something in the rumours that Hardy alluded to and an actor can easily talk himself out of the running.

    That guy in Nip/Tuck who also played Dr Doom made a similar mistake.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
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    Makes you wonder what their publicists are up too :D
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Publicists and actors have to walk a thin line.
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    talos7 wrote: »
    Publicists and actors have to walk a thin line.

    James Bond is that kind of job prospect you must shut up about it if you're being considered. At least that's the default position.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Prior to casting Daniel, Barbara said that hundreds of candidates were considered; but she also said that from the beginning, Craig was the only one she wanted. Of course I’m paraphrasing, but there seems to be a disconnect.

    Does EON put out a casting call or do they int call in those who the want to evaluate?
  • MalloryMallory
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    talos7 wrote: »
    Prior to casting Daniel, Barbara said that hundreds of candidates were considered; but she also said that from the beginning, Craig was the only one she wanted. Of course I’m paraphrasing, but there seems to be a disconnect.

    Does EON put out a casting call or do they int call in those who the want to evaluate?

    I doubt it is a casting call. Every male actor would respond to it 😂

    My guess is they maintain an ongoing shortlist and once they have decided the general direction they want to take the series in, they will then align that with their list at the time and go from there.
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