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Hugh Jackman says He'd be interested in Bond

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edited October 2011 in Bond Movies Posts: 1,022
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"Hugh Jackman has revealed he would be interested in playing James Bond if Daniel Craig vacates the role.
Hugh's name was one of those bandied about ahead of the 2006 Bond reboot Casino Royale, but he said it wasn't the right time for him then.
He recalled: "I got a call from my agent saying, 'There is some possible interest in you for Bond, are you interested?' At the time I wasn't. I was about to shoot X-Men 2 and Wolverine had become this thing in my life and I didn't want to be doing two such iconic characters at once.
"I think every male at some point thinks about playing James Bond so it was not right then, but it may be right if it comes back."
He added that he wasn't one to shy away from a challenge, saying: ""I think you've got to be scared as an actor and keep taking risks. It doesn't always work out but it's a healthy place to be."
:: Hugh's latest film Real Steel is out now"
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  • SaintMarkSaintMark
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    I think that this story does say a lot about the actor Jackman. I like him, find him a charming fellow. It would have surprised me if EON had not for one moment considered him for the role.
    I like him better as Wolverine.
  • SharkBaitSharkBait
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    He's too good looking and not blond enough to be Bond. He's all the things Bond is not. And he's australian too. Who ever heard of an australian playing Bond?
  • Agent007391Agent007391 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
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    George Lazenby.

    And Hugh Jackman would make a far better Bond villain than a Bond.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    George Lazenby.

    And Hugh Jackman would make a far better Bond villain than a Bond.
    I think @SharkBait was joking very convincingly @Agent007391.
  • SharkBaitSharkBait
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    Joking? Never heard of the word.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    I like jackman, he's a genuinely nice guy but he's too recognisable to ever take on Bond now and wasn't there this comment from Babs saying he was too fay or something like that?
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    I think the fey comment was in regards to Eric Bana.
  • boldfingerboldfinger
    edited October 2011 Posts: 5,767
    Sounds a bit to me as if he doesn´t trust in Wolverine´s future too much anymore. Nevertheless, I´d take him as Bond anytime if Craig weren´t there. Famous or not, Jackman is versatile enough to make something out of it. Although I´d actually prefer Guy Pearce as Bond.
  • SJK91SJK91
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    I think Jackman would have made a pretty good James Bond. Unfortunately for him, by the time Craig will likely depart the role, Jackman may be a tad too old (Jackman is only a few months younger than Craig). I suppose if he still looks the part it would be acceptable, but I think the Jackman lost his chance when Craig stepped in for CR.

    I think the next James Bond actor will be someone born around the late 70s or early 80s. (Fassbender, Cavill etc.)
  • Agent007391Agent007391 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
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    Whoever is the next Bond, they damn-well better be good. But, I hope, that's a long way away from now.
  • Baltimore_007Baltimore_007
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    It wouldn't be that much of a concern to see another antipodean play Bond again, then again thinking right now, maybe that's not the way forward, and besides Jackman is even more buff and physically developed than Craig managed when he made his debut, I don't really like the idea of these muscle types as 007, but you can't help but notice as the years progress that it's more about action now than basic instincts and know how as we saw in the formative years with Bond, It's getting to the point now where Brock Lesnar could be offered the role in a few years, that would be interesting if nothing else

  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited October 2011 Posts: 4,543
    He is from the same year as Daniel Craig. With in mind DC can do 5 (6 if we have got Bond 24 in 2012 and Bond 23 in 2010.) Hugh Jackman can do 2 or 3 movies if Daniel Craig do 3 movies. But i prefer 5 at the moment because of what i saw in QOS and hope it can inprove the movies (Locations and Bond girls in specialy). Of course based on what we get with Bond 23 this can change. If Daniel Crag quite after 3 movies the next one should make 5.

    On this moment i prefer a follow up who can make the next step as the follow up of Daniel Craig but with somebody who llike Bond almost like Brosnan. This include: Time not trowing time a way, that there can make more movies. Brosnan make 4 movies in 8 years, DC 3 movies in 10 years if i count the break between DAD and CR.

    In specialy i missing some love be James Bond in Daniel Craig and missing a big part of how Bond movies be promoted in the Brosnan era. Daniel Craig be rejected person. Like Eva Green be too (and my self). A litle bit of that not realy be a problem and as said QOS deliever good things because of that, but a litle bit more smile on face talking about James Bond as something special and not as Job be fine. This you also can see in the chooses he made in movies or persons he work with like like Steven Spielberg.

    In the discussion about who should be Bond 6 i prefer Gerard Butler and some others above Hugh Jackman. The other people in that list besides Hugh Jackman (Clive Owen & Gerard Butler include) those days be to old. I realy don't know who should be DC follow up and speak for my self don't know accepted the new kind of Bond. This be why i realy consider (with inmind Bond 25 be the last one with DC) Bond mabey should take long break.. 8-10 years.
  • Agent007391Agent007391 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
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    Y'know what the problem is? Bond is kind of losing steam. Daniel Craig's tenure just might be the last of the great character. It's not like it's a supremely bad thing. After all, this is one of the few series to grow into 50 years.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Y'know what the problem is? Bond is kind of losing steam. Daniel Craig's tenure just might be the last of the great character. It's not like it's a supremely bad thing. After all, this is one of the few series to grow into 50 years.
    ...why do you say this?
  • tqbtqb
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    Y'know what the problem is? Bond is kind of losing steam. Daniel Craig's tenure just might be the last of the great character. It's not like it's a supremely bad thing. After all, this is one of the few series to grow into 50 years.
    every new actor can bring something new to the table to keep it fresh
  • SJK91SJK91
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    Y'know what the problem is? Bond is kind of losing steam. Daniel Craig's tenure just might be the last of the great character. It's not like it's a supremely bad thing. After all, this is one of the few series to grow into 50 years.
    Tell that to the box office returns. I disagree that Bond is running out of steam, but even when the time comes that the quality of the films get continuously low, the box office will have to be equally as low in order for Bond movies to stop being made.
  • Agent007391Agent007391 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
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    I still stick with my belief that the series is falling. It's not surprising. 50 years will take all the good ideas out of anybody. Look at the Bond books, for instance. After Benson's last novel, it was six years before another continuation novel was published (the Young Bond and Moneypenny Diaries don't count), and there was a 9 year (2002-2011) gap between continuation novels that took place in modern times (Devil May Care was set in 1968, after all). Look at the games: 2005-2008 between an Everything or Nothing ripoff and a Call of Duty ripoff. 2004-2010 between original stories in the games (Everything or Nothing to Blood Stone/semi-GoldenEye 2010). Bond is slowing down, greatly.
  • tqbtqb
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    I still stick with my belief that the series is falling. It's not surprising. 50 years will take all the good ideas out of anybody. Look at the Bond books, for instance. After Benson's last novel, it was six years before another continuation novel was published (the Young Bond and Moneypenny Diaries don't count), and there was a 9 year (2002-2011) gap between continuation novels that took place in modern times (Devil May Care was set in 1968, after all). Look at the games: 2005-2008 between an Everything or Nothing ripoff and a Call of Duty ripoff. 2004-2010 between original stories in the games (Everything or Nothing to Blood Stone/semi-GoldenEye 2010). Bond is slowing down, greatly.
    Fair enough, but i believe a lot of that is due to economic and political factors
  • boldfingerboldfinger
    edited October 2011 Posts: 5,767
    I still stick with my belief that the series is falling. It's not surprising. 50 years will take all the good ideas out of anybody.
    Replace "50" with "ten", and you have the same sentiments uttered in the 70s ;-) .


    Which makes me think, what has this got to do with Jackman saying he would like to play Bond?
  • QsAssistantQsAssistant All those moments lost in time... like tears in rain
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    So we're all in agreement Bond isn't losing steam and will allways be awesome. Now back to the topic at hand...
    Jackman would make a great Bond and I personally think that he should leave Wolverine behind. He was great in those movies but they just keep getting worse as they go.
  • GermanladyGermanlady
    edited October 2011 Posts: 6,601
    Babs has said at the time, that he was too effeminate for Bond...
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    And what the hell was Brosnan?? Sure, jackman's a pretty boy and when CR was in production she probably wanted someone like Craig who was good looking enough in a manly way but his looks wouldn't detract away from his physicality and the job at hand of reintroducing Bond. Ironic though as Craig in those swim trunks was the talk of the world around water coolers and house wife soirees
  • forgotmyusernameforgotmyusername
    edited October 2011 Posts: 2,782
    He had the look - can't take it thought as he'll be too long in the tooth. I thought the Wolverine Origins was good and he was the best thing in it. X-men last stand was naff as a film not a worthy trilogy ender.

    Plus he had the best line in X-Men. First Class. Too funny.

    I think he should remake To Catch a Thief - right up his street. But for Bond nah Assbender in next. HC will be tied up with being a superman.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    edited October 2011 Posts: 13,356
    Jackson I think would do an alright job but as many have said his time has now passed with Craig getting the role.

    As for Bond losing steam, yeah right. Bond 23 could take Bond to even greater hights both in terms of box office takings and as the quality of a modern Bond film.
  • boldfingerboldfinger
    edited October 2011 Posts: 5,767
    Babs has said at the time, that he was too effeminate for Bond...
    Which is quite funny actually, considering that the first role the world recognised him in was Wolverine... I´m sure he´s versatile enough to come across manly enough even without facial hair. But even assuming (g-d beware) Craig would quit already after B23, Jackman would be a bit older than now, and I believe Eon won´t be going for Bond being in is mid 40s for the time being.

  • QsAssistantQsAssistant All those moments lost in time... like tears in rain
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    Jackson I think would do an alright job but as many have said his time has now passed with Craig getting the role.
    For now his time has passed but what after Craig is done. You never know Bond 23 could be his last and then it could go to Jackman.

    Correct me if I'm wrong on any of these...
    Didn't the role of Bond go to Moore before it went to Connery, but Moore couldn't/wouldn't do it at the time?
    Before the role went back to Moore it was offered to Dalton but he felt he was too young for the role and I believe he was offered it more times in the future before finally taking it on.
    Brosnan was offered the role for TLD but couldn't do it because of a contract with a TV show at the time.

    Jackman may still have a chance.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    edited October 2011 Posts: 13,356
    Jackson I think would do an alright job but as many have said his time has now passed with Craig getting the role.
    For now his time has passed but what after Craig is done. You never know Bond 23 could be his last and then it could go to Jackman.

    Jackman may still have a chance.
    As has been said before I wouldn't want a 46 year old for their first Bond film and that's providing Bond 24 comes out in 2014. EON should still with actors in their mid to late 30's.

    As an aside, Craig has made clear his wish to complete his four-film contract, all being well with Bond 23 of course.
    Didn't the role of Bond go to Moore before it went to Connery, but Moore couldn't/wouldn't do it at the time?
    For Dr. No? No, that's never been the case.
  • SandySandy Somewhere in Europe
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    I like Jackman alot, but I can't picture him as Bond. I can picture him as Q, though (does that sound strange?). I believe that when Craig leaves the caracter the producers will not give the role to someone with the same age. I'm guessing they will cast someone between 35-40, not completely unknown but not a star either (much like Craig).
  • PanchitoPistolesPanchitoPistoles 2.0
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    I still stick with my belief that the series is falling. It's not surprising. 50 years will take all the good ideas out of anybody.
    This statement is beyond ridiculous. There have been people saying that the Bond series will soon be finished since the end of the 1960s and they have always been wrong. CR and QOS were the most financially successful Bond films since the 70s (even adjusted for inflation!) and Bond 23 has probably the best cast and crew of the whole series (it's the first Bond film with an Academy Award winner director!).

    I really believe the Bond series will outlive all of us!

  • SandySandy Somewhere in Europe
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    I still stick with my belief that the series is falling. It's not surprising. 50 years will take all the good ideas out of anybody.
    This statement is beyond ridiculous. There have been people saying that the Bond series will soon be finished since the end of the 1960s and they have always been wrong. CR and QOS were the most financially successful Bond films since the 70s (even adjusted for inflation!) and Bond 23 has probably the best cast and crew of the whole series (it's the first Bond film with an Academy Award winner director!).

    I really believe the Bond series will outlive all of us!

    You have taken the words out of my mouth!
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