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Don't count on it. The news that Dan is preparing is enough for them.
This tickled me I can't lie
Plus Tom Hardy as the new 007 Eon will likely want to capatalize on their new Star even though we all know their will be title controversy as Bond 26 is the Hildebrand Rarity
I say meet insanity with your own insanity
Just finished watching the full episode, and definitely no mention of B25. It must have been cut for time.
Has Ben himself said he'll be back? I read something that quoted he was, but something about it all was "weird". I assumed that this was a quote from the Norton show.
But now it's revealed nothing of 25 was mentioned.
Who told Baz that the entire gang was coming back. Cary, correct? But did he say these characters were all coming back, or he'd love to get them back? Because one of these statements is more definitive than the other.
And, playing devil's advocate here, the person most wanting to throw Baz, or any media off what he has in store, is the director. He did say he wants to continue the arc started in CR, and CR didn't have a MP, nor a Q. And if they want to strip 25 down and make it more gritty and rugged to book-end what was started in CR, then perhaps at least two out of three of Mendes creations won't be back after all?
That being said I would prefer it if they were kept to a minimum as the best bond films were when Craig was on his own for the most part
Agreed.
And the arc of the YOLT novel would suit this approach. M sends Bond off to Japan (or wherever) at the beginning, Moneypenny shows up mourning Bond's "death" at the very end (a la AVTAK?). Not sure there would be a place for Q in that story, although a scene with M definitively sidelining Q ("Bond's on his own") might be interesting.
I agree that it is likely that the gang is back, but I'd like to look at the actual articles from Baz and what words were used (Cary's a smart person, and if he said something like "of course I'd love to get them back, they're amazing actors, why wouldn't I want them", he could then backtrack and say later on, "I really would have loved to have them all back, but the story didn't require Q this time around"...).
Since EoN have played smoke and mirrors before, and playing "what if", for a moment: what if Cary's interview was to throw Baz off the trail? Isn't it odd there's one article where Whishaw thinks he's done with the role? Then another article saying he's back, but there's something "weird"? and; nothing is said on the GN Show (B25 in its current state is surely bigger than MPR in its finished state. You'd expect Norton to ask Wishaw something along the lines of "how is this role different than your other famous role?" and once Ben answers, a quick follow up "The new Bond film is gearing up. Will Q be back?", or something like that. The conflicting reports and silence on the Norton show is likely nothing, however, I find it at least tantalizing that it could also mean something-- at least to have fun with while real news trickles in, lol)
Rather curious. I can't see why his involvement should be such a secret or so mysterious. I'm sure he has his fans but most of us aren't going to lose sleep if he (or the rest of his gang) is in it or not. So hopefully the reason for all this smoke and mirrors will be worth it in eventual payoff.
Asked about the possibility of returning to the famous spy franchise, he tells The Graham Norton Show: “I’m told so, but it is so secretive and weird that I can’t tell you.”
(https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/ben-whishaw-says-he-will-be-back-in-the-next-bond-film-37645303.html). But as far an anyone who's watched the show, there was no mention of Bond-- which is odd when you have a Bond actor with you, and you avoid even one question about that actor's largest role to date.
And this:
"I'm not even sure if I'll be in it. I'm assuming that I'm not going to be so it will be a nice surprise if they put me in. I think it's right (Fukanaga) and Daniel needs to just figure it out. I've done two; I've had a good run," the actor said.
which is a quote taken from a Vanity fair article and placed in several publications.
And from Esquire, in Cary's words:
"Lea will be returning," Fukunaga told the Daily Mail. "You have some of the best actors in the world here. Why wouldn't I have the best coming back?"
Definitive on Lea, for sure. Then the article continues on the assumption that the entire gang will be back.
Fukunaga told me exclusively that 'Lea will be returning'; as will regulars Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw and Naomie Harris.
The director praised the Bond Brit pack — and British thespians in general — noting that he has worked with many on past projects, including Beasts Of No Nation and Jane Eyre.
'You have some of the best actors in the world here,' he said. 'Why wouldn't I have the best coming back?!'
After the denials of Q and MP and Blofeld in the past, I want to read these "quotes" from anyone associated with this new film, and look at the the words they use and how they use them. My investigative prowess is, admittedly, quite weak, and I also believe they could all be back, but also realize, one or two may not make it after all (even though we all want "the best coming back").
Yes, they'll probably use this:
Yes, or they could go the TND route and use just in a quick scenes where Bond arrives at work or something. Just for the sake of product placement (can't believe I just said that!)
Just a car there for a purpose but not a star in it's own right like the Aston has become.
The PO 42mm had a similar appearance in QOS, very functional (when Bond opens the door in the hotel), a quick shot and that was that, no more Omega standouts. Same could work for AM and other product placements.
Even subliminar works well ;)
YES PLEASE! Gorgeous car.
I'm reminded of a classic Columbo episode on the topic of subliminal cuts.
Am I the only one that thinks that car is ugly – at least in that black colour with the red details? Black hubcaps doesn't help either…
That was a fantastic episode!
Scooby, Shaggy, Wilma and Fred.
Ruh Roh
You're not the only one, @Torgeirtrap, it's actually dark grey, but still, I hate the detailing in other colours, being it red or yellow or any other. The black hubcaps aren't a bad thing, as they go way back to the times of racing Bentleys. But they don't look good every time and in every car. I actually prefer the DB11 or even the Vantage to that Superleggera bruit in a suit car. Let's just say I've got the same issues with it that I've got with Craig. I love it that it's an Aston Martin, but it's just too bruit of a car, not enough finesse. Still, it's an Aston.
Know that sensation you just got presents but they're not exactly to your taste? ;)