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I think his tenure ended with Mendes, I feel that as Purvis and Wade had to come to the rescue the last time, the Bond 25 story will be theirs and theirs alone. I think Neil Purvis also gave an interview last year in which he said, doing Bond films in the style of Spectre are a thing of the past.
Speaking to The Telegraph in February, the writers suggested the new film would be “quite different” to 2015’s “Spectre,” especially in the light of the rise of President Donald Trump and Brexit.
“I’m just not sure how you would go about writing a James Bond film now,” Wade said. “Each time, you’ve got to say something about Bond’s place in the world, which is Britain’s place in the world. But things are moving so quickly now, that becomes tricky. With people like Trump, the Bond villain has become a reality. So when they do another one, it will be interesting to see how they deal with the fact that the world has become a fantasy.”
LOL!!!!
Why is it a concern to you?
Unlike some, I'm not wed to 'Craig's story arc' as Bond. I'm wed to Bond (mainly the film character). After the past decade I want something uplifting and entirely mission driven. Bond being the best he can be. I'm not interested in any more character peel backs or 'resolution' for the next one.
That's just me though.
Skyfall 2
Logan? Didn't Haggis write that one? I don't mean Paul Haggis though. I mean Haggis the traditional Scottish food.
Exactly. An ageing Bond holed up using his wits to defeat a band of assailants while protecting a woman. That's the third act of SF and we've seen it.
Is that true, though? How about just sending Bond on a mission without introspection and without personal stakes? It's not like it's not possible. Just have Bond stop the villain from doing bad things and save the day. You'd be saying Bond's place in the world is simply in the entertainment department.
It's more than the third act of just skyfall. Really don't understand the drive to replace Craig. He is the best bond since Connery, his performances in CR and SP in particular rank among the best bond portrayals ever. Leave the mdeline/spectre plot behind, do a one off sendoff for Craig. Reboot spectre at a later time with a different cast and over the course of at least 3 films.
Bingo.
Craig is a guaranteed return for me, I can only see a story that does not repeat what has been done. And what hasn't Craig done already?
Hasn't done is been far detached from MI6 and actually under cover on a job.
Furthermore he hasn't yet done a story that doesn't touch on back story or rely upon vengeance of a loved one.
A Solo mission required that is about his job rather than his personal life, CR to Spectre wrapped up the back story. As I said in another post, no need to reference them now, no need to speak of them, let Bond be Bond off the leash globe trotting and digging in to something that opens cans of worms.
We already had the worst with SPECTRE, I know you liked it but that film is why we are where we are now.
Wizard you kill me.
Moreover, the whole thing doesn't jive for me due to the poor execution in the last film. I find it 'shoehorned' in to accommodate his sensibilities and reboot iteration. It doesn't help that I grew up with Blofeld and Bond.
These are the primary reasons I want a new Bond actor, and not because I have any dislike against Craig's portrayal (although I didn't like how he played it in SP). It's more on account of it all being about him these days. Even the 'wrist slash', 'money' and 'will he won't he' thing all revolves around him. It's becoming a bit tiresome.
Again, sorry to offend.
I'm sure there was someone suggesting Ainsley Harriot should be the next Bond in the Who Could Be Bond thread.
I loved SF but I don't want to see a re-tread of it.
All that said, I'm not convinced Craig is up for two more pictures if the rumors are true.
Well, I wholeheartedly agree with you. Yet, it also depends on Neal Purvis & Robert Wade.....
I'd rather see the writers draw inspiration from Logan's Run than Logan.
Bond comes across a society where everyone dies at 30, so he shags himself stupid before remembering to put a bullet through Blofeld's skull.
Anything would be better than another existential crisis.
Right now at this very moment I really want to hug you!
No, don't worry. Not that bad.
There's nothing more I'd like then a straight Commander Bond on mission, no personal angles, no navel-gazing movie but i don't think with Craig, particularly at this stage of his tenure, we're going to get it. Let him have his emotional send-off and then all guns blazing for a fresh reimagining with the new guys (hopefully Nolan and Hardy).
I would be very surprised if that wasn't the route they take if Craig is back.