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Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes Confirmed for 'Bond 23'? Naomie Harris as Moneypenny?
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We haven’t had a lot of real news about the Sam Mendes-directed Bond 23 since the release dates were confirmed, but here’s a nice batch of confirmations and one new bit of info. Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes, the former heavily tipped for a role (going so far as to reveal that he would be the villain if cast) and the latter rumored for some time, both seem to be confirmed for the film. And Miss Moneypenny, a staple Bond character who hasn’t been seen since the Pierce Brosnan films, will make an appearance as well, played by Naomie Harris.
The Daily Mail says that Naomie Harris is in final talks to take the role, and also says that Ralph Fiennes and Javier Bardem are confirmed. As is often the case with Daily Mail reports, the outlet itself can lead to some suspicion, but writer Baz Bamigboye has been on the money with Bond info, and other reports.
Naomie Harris has been rumored for a bit, so this isn’t any sort of surprise, but it’s an interesting note, given the way that the Daniel Craig Bond films have generally done away with many of the classic elements of the franchise. Miss Moneypenny has been a very minor character in past installments, but in casting Naomie Harris there is the suggestion that she might have a bit more to do this time out.
Meanwhile, there’s the question of who might sing the theme to Bond 23 and Bond composer David Arnold still wants Amy Winehouse, who was courted for Quantum of Solace but didn’t do the theme thanks to her own personal issues. Recent tour problems suggest those issues haven’t gone away, so this doesn’t seem the most likely move. She’d be good for the theme, no doubt, but so would Adele, who David Arnold also mentions.
--What are your thoughts?
We haven’t had a lot of real news about the Sam Mendes-directed Bond 23 since the release dates were confirmed, but here’s a nice batch of confirmations and one new bit of info. Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes, the former heavily tipped for a role (going so far as to reveal that he would be the villain if cast) and the latter rumored for some time, both seem to be confirmed for the film. And Miss Moneypenny, a staple Bond character who hasn’t been seen since the Pierce Brosnan films, will make an appearance as well, played by Naomie Harris.
The Daily Mail says that Naomie Harris is in final talks to take the role, and also says that Ralph Fiennes and Javier Bardem are confirmed. As is often the case with Daily Mail reports, the outlet itself can lead to some suspicion, but writer Baz Bamigboye has been on the money with Bond info, and other reports.
Naomie Harris has been rumored for a bit, so this isn’t any sort of surprise, but it’s an interesting note, given the way that the Daniel Craig Bond films have generally done away with many of the classic elements of the franchise. Miss Moneypenny has been a very minor character in past installments, but in casting Naomie Harris there is the suggestion that she might have a bit more to do this time out.
Meanwhile, there’s the question of who might sing the theme to Bond 23 and Bond composer David Arnold still wants Amy Winehouse, who was courted for Quantum of Solace but didn’t do the theme thanks to her own personal issues. Recent tour problems suggest those issues haven’t gone away, so this doesn’t seem the most likely move. She’d be good for the theme, no doubt, but so would Adele, who David Arnold also mentions.
--What are your thoughts?
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Javier and Fiennes here is a though Javier as the new M and Fiennes the head of a Q cell!!
Will wait for EON confirmation before getting too excited though!
Cubbys idiom of casting unknowns works better for me.
Harris as MP...........hmmmmmmm lets see
but i doubt this will turn out to be true
although i think bardem will be part of B23 cause many sites are saying that
However, I think that's the only bit that sounds the most plausible. I personally can't see Bardem AND Fiennes in the same film. Especially a Bond. Call me a cynic, but like many here, until we get some EON press releases - I shan't be holding my breath. But hey - fingers crossed... a Daily Mail gossip reporter might actually get it right?!
i doesn't bother me really how big a name the actor has - if they are talented, they are talented... done deal for me.... all 3 (Harris, Bardem, Fiennes) are all quality exceptionally talented actors.... i welcome them in with open arms...... my one bit of weirdness, comes from names such as Harris and Fiennes possibly portraying Moneypenny and Q... not that i mind.... but i would've thought them to have bigger leading roles...
we shall see... in time lol..
http://www.mi6community.com/index.php?p=/discussion/873/bond-girl-rumor-4-naomie-harris.-news-of-the-world-says-its-officially-her./p5
I find it mad, people even here think the Daily Mail "confirming" Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes are taking it as official. For we know they're just sticking together all the rumours and coming to that conclusion.
The only reason Fiennes and Bardem would work in the same movie is if they cast one as the main B23 villain, and the other as the head of QUANTUM. If it works out like this I'd be happy. I really hope they continue on with the QUANTUM story. It doesn't have to be a direct sequel like QoS was to CR (in fact I'm pretty sure even most fans of QoS would hope we don't have another direct sequel), but it could easily function as a movie like TB with one main villain, and one villain as the behind the scenes guy who is exposed and would come into the series in a big way with Bond 24. I just can't wait to see some news from EON.
http://iamdanthomas.blogspot.com/2011/06/bad-journalism.html
Read this and tell me that anything a tabloid publishes is credible.
But Robert Davi isnt/wasnt known on this side of the Atlantic. Patrick McNee was a secondary role and Sean Bean? Well, he didnt work for me because he was Sean Bean.I just remember his bum going up and down as Mellors in Lady Chatterlies Lover.
One of the things which worked about the last two films were the non-names casting. Mathiu Almaric had recent success but he isnt a big name like Bardem or Fiennes. Mads Mikkelson was an unknown (except in Dutch films) and so the character worked. He didnt kick you out of the character like say Jonathan Pryce or Halle Berry did.
I know we are not going to get another Gert Froebe again. And I suppose when you think about it alot of villains were established actors ie Donald Pleasance, Julain Glover, Louis Jordan.
I suppose that is my argument. I prefer established actors rather then "big stars"
And, besides, considering what has been going on over the last two days with the tabloid press - I would take anything they say with a pinch of salt. Eon will probably wrong foot us.
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