Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • peterpeter Toronto
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    Not a lot going on behind those eyes…….
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Yes, he's likely too big now but he's my personal favorite for the role. I'd be elated to see him cast.
  • 00Heaven00Heaven Home
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    peter wrote: »
    Not a lot going on behind those eyes…….

    lmao.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    I see him in the same way that I saw Adrian Paul; both look great, seem like really likable fellows, are appealing in certain roles, but ultimately are not very strong actors.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    Another side of it, if they gave Cavill or maybe even Paul great things to do they'd have a great Bond film.

    Filmmaking.

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    Another side of it, if they gave Cavill or maybe even Paul great things to do they'd have a great Bond film.

    Filmmaking.

    True. Connery was just fine in DN. A more extreme situation, but Lazenby was just fine in OHMSS, too. Cavill, like Paul - LOOKS so Bondian.

    As for Cavill, though, he played a villain in an MI film ! But seriously, folks, please recall he already portrayed an Ian Fleming-created spy character in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Was Hugh Grant's boss character more interesting ? Perhaps. Not that it was Cavill's fault. Grant is a charmer, and the script and lighting and cinematography did not do the film enough favors. At any rate - he already portrayed Napoleon Solo in a film that did not light up audiences enough to warrant a sequel.

  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Whilst Henry Cavill isn't a top contender to land the role of James Bond, I wouldn't be against his casting.
    I think audiences on the whole would accept him in the role. Despite Daniel Craig taking Bond to another level, and really winning people over in the part, I think Cavill would be a safe option for EON and Amazon. Casting an actor like Henry Cavill might be seen by some fans as taking a step backwards. But in reality how much can you do with the character, before they lose the original character, or become a cliche of themselves.
    Bond is unique in never having a flop. Some films perform better than others, but all of them have made money.
    The Bond series is an event film, it makes headlines, it's a film people of all ages will go and see. Even the casting of the next actor is major news.
    So as long as a credible actor is picked, that audiences can be on board with, then I think half the battle is won.
  • edited June 2022 Posts: 784
    Hearing how BB wanted Sean Bean back inte the day, how Sam Worthington was in the final 3, how Sam Heughan was auditioned and how Craig was the favourite from the get go, makes me believe she has a thing for blondes and that Cavill never really stood a chance.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Sam Worthington isn’t a blonde.
  • We call that dark blonde where I am from.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    We call that dark blonde where I am from.

    We call it brown in the rest of the world ;)
  • edited June 2022 Posts: 784
    Paul Mescal

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  • edited June 2022 Posts: 181
    He definitely seems like a rising star at the moment. His latest film Aftersun played at Cannes and is getting good reviews. He doesn't come across too boyish at all for someone only 26.



    Is he handsome/distinctive looking enough though?
  • We call that dark blonde where I am from.

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    :-S
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  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    I’m very glad that Sam Worthington didn’t get the part in CR.
    He’s not a very good actor, and hasn’t done anything of note. Even with a mega hit like Avatar, he’s not made an impact in the industry.
    I can’t see the Worthington having the same impact on the series as Craig did.
  • Agent_Zero_OneAgent_Zero_One Ireland
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    Paul Mescal

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    He was decent in Normal People but I really cannot imagine it. Yet in fairness that's not a role that remotely resembles 'suave secret agent'.
  • edited June 2022 Posts: 784
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    peter wrote: »
    Not a lot going on behind those eyes…….

    That too.
    We call that dark blonde where I am from.

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    :-S

    If he's dark blonde then my brother's a Targaryen.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
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    Paul Mescal

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    Shouldn't Bond be at least a tiny bit handsome?

    A strong no to Henry 'jack of all trades' Cavill. He isn't a good actor, unless you count an impression of a plank of wood impressive. He's been in way too many high profile productions already and quite honestly, the only logical role next for him should be in 'Chippendales: Balls Out'

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    Do not worry, fellas. I've bought my first acting book and studies have commenced. Anything is possible!
  • QsCatQsCat London
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    Paul Mescal

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    Shouldn't Bond be at least a tiny bit handsome?

    A strong no to Henry 'jack of all trades' Cavill. He isn't a good actor, unless you count an impression of a plank of wood impressive. He's been in way too many high profile productions already and quite honestly, the only logical role next for him should be in 'Chippendales: Balls Out'

    I heard that was Aidan Turner's next project? :-S
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
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    QsCat wrote: »
    Paul Mescal

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    Shouldn't Bond be at least a tiny bit handsome?

    A strong no to Henry 'jack of all trades' Cavill. He isn't a good actor, unless you count an impression of a plank of wood impressive. He's been in way too many high profile productions already and quite honestly, the only logical role next for him should be in 'Chippendales: Balls Out'

    I heard that was Aidan Turner's next project? :-S

    *Ba dum tiss*

    @DewiWynBond Still wondering if you are trolling, as the only the thing I have seen you post about is yourself for becoming the next Bond.
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    QsCat wrote: »
    Paul Mescal

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    Shouldn't Bond be at least a tiny bit handsome?

    A strong no to Henry 'jack of all trades' Cavill. He isn't a good actor, unless you count an impression of a plank of wood impressive. He's been in way too many high profile productions already and quite honestly, the only logical role next for him should be in 'Chippendales: Balls Out'

    I heard that was Aidan Turner's next project? :-S

    *Ba dum tiss*

    @DewiWynBond Still wondering if you are trolling, as the only the thing I have seen you post about is yourself for becoming the next Bond.

    Haha, is that all I talk about?!! Gotta go with you gut instincts.

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  • edited June 2022 Posts: 181
    Someone on Reddit put this together

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    Ha, I made that a couple years ago, on some day I had too much time on my hands. If I had to make one again there would be quite a few additions.

    I remember this caused quite a stir on Reddit because I only had white actors. Oh yeah, and some Irishman was irate because I just put "British."
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
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    Irishman was irate because I just put "British."

    And they would be right, too! ;)

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    People keep saying Henry Cavill, he's an actor? I thought he was a stand-in they kept forgetting to edit out?
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    I would argue that this particular role doesn’t require quite as much range as other ones normally do.
  • I was never keen on the idea before but as he's aged Cillian Murphy has been an idea that keeps creeping up in my mind. He's 46 now but he looks much younger and I think he could bring something unique to the role without straying too far from the conventional "Classic Bond" we're used to.
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