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I couldn’t give two tits, but when you say ‘Is it really an issue?’, of course it is. The press will tie itself in knots, sad as that may be.
I agree with your comments 100%. Also, pretend it was revealled that Roger Moore or Daniel Craig had once been in a gay relationship. Would that change the way you feel about the actor? Would it make you not want to watch Casino Royale or Spy Who Loved Me ever again? No. Of course not. Fans are more interested in what happens on screen not what happens in an actors private life.
The point isn’t so much what the fans think, but how the media play the story. Of course, nobody here thinks it’s even worthy of discussion, it’s ‘acting’ after all, but bear in mind we live in climate of identity politics where acting isn’t just acting anymore.
Supposedly, the big roles in the script are the female villain and Bond's understudy (another female role). I hear Sophie Rundle, Lily James, Ella Purnell and Antonia Thomas have auditioned/met with Boyle (though this list is not exhaustive). The role is not a "love interest" however is the co-lead of the film. I've also heard that Boyle isn't adverse to discovering a new name and possibly someone who isn't an actress. Though it sounds like a moronic suggestion, I've heard the singer Dua Lipa is high on the list.
Finally, the main villain has been written with Angelina Jolie in mind. I've heard this name for a very long while. I never quite trusted it but Boyle has wanted her since day 1 and it looks as though she's keen. They are now actively courting her and the script is being adjusted accordingly.
I've heard that the film is very British-based and the tone will be lighter than the last few movies. However, it is written as Craig's final Bond film and I hear Logan being used as a comparison often still....
Sad to say that none of those ideas or suggestions excites me, but I do like Sophie Rundle and am all for a lighter tone.
None of this interests me at present either, especially the thought of Jolie of all people. There are better choices imho. RE: A lighter tone - I just wish they would leave that for the next actor. I'd rather Craig be a bad 'a' which is more suitable for his iteration.
Oh well, I hope they just get on with it and deliver this film on time so we can move on.
As an aside, if I'm not mistaken, Ella Purnell was recently linked to the ex- Mr. Jolie (Brad Pitt).
"Co-lead" and "very British-based" meaning that Craig will have less screen time, and his child will be born/raised in the UK?
The last actress I ever wanted to see in a Bond film is bloody Jolie. Bond 25 : Tomb Raider 2.0. I didn't even think they were that good together in it either.
The whole "understudy" story line is really turning me off Bond 25 altogether if true. It would have made more sense for that story line to occur in SF when Bond was injured, not now.
I hope you can please have dreams about Nolan reinventing Bond successfully for B26, preferably in 2021.
Wow and not in a good way.
It's happening. With
I have a feeling they will try to incorporate elements from MI:RN. That wasn't a protege/mentor relationship, but the film had a light touch and a bit of playful rivalry which I wouldn't be surprised if they emulate.
Sigh: I was just thinking earlier today that with Boyle's colourful approach perhaps we would be in store for another eccentric and stylish film like LALD. Something flamboyant and zany, which would have been perfect to introduce someone new. Pity.
But what exactly means understudy in this context.
And lighter? Still lighter? Sp was very light already in the vain of the Moore and Brosman films.
People hate it already.
This all sounds so terrible and wanabe inventive and, and ... fill in whatever expressions for disappointment you know
Good God, I thought this was a joke. The only part that sounds alright is the lighter tone.