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"Yes, but not the same Bond."
"You mean there are other Bonds?"
"No, just other Bonds played by different actors."
"So, this is the same James Bond. Does that mean he'll eventually be blown up?"
"Not necessarily. It's the same Bond, but in a different timeline."
"So, if this Bond doesn't get blown up, he really wouldn't be the same Bond.?
"The same, but in a different timeline."
"In NTTD, the music recalled another Bond in another timeline."
"You're being too literal. The song fit the circumstance."
"But wasn't it intended to remind us of that previous film?"
"You're overthinking this. Whenever a new actor takes the role, forget the past films. Whatever Bond did or who he met before isn't important."
"But what if a supporting actor continues their role with a new Bond?"
"Same actor playing the same role with a new Bond in a new timeline."
"So they're not the same character."
"They are, but in a new timeline. So their character has no memory of previous events with a previous actor."
"So when people talk about continuity in Bond films...."
"Stop trying to make sense of any of this. The best way to enjoy a Bond film is in the moment."
Not really. It would be a different timeline.
Only one survives the sequence leading into the main titles.
No promises on surviving, though.
Any reference to, justification of, or explanation of NTTD's ending in the next film would pretty much show a complete lack of faith in B26 in general. If B26 is any good at all, then people at worst will have 20 seconds of "Huh, didnt he die?" and then get roped into the film they have paid good money for knowing it has James Bond in it anyway. If after 2+ hours of B26 people are still thinking about how Bond could be there, it'll be a fairly damning indictment of how bad the film is, which is a far bigger problem than NTTD's ending scenes.
We don't need any reference to NTTD. God help us if they try.
Generally the goal for every new Bond is to make the audience forget about the previous one - to make them truly see the new actor as James Bond. It’s been the case with every Bond since Roger Moore. They don’t want a repeat of Lazenby’s PTS with its fourth wall breaking and Connery-esque introduction. It doesn’t do the new actor any favours.
Yeah I don't think there's any chance of it. Not least the gap between films will make it more unlikely: frankly most of the audience will probably have forgotten he died. Fans think it's a big thing, but for most people it isn't. Where are all of those supposedly confused people going on about Wolverine having died in the last film? And he's even played by the same actor in the new film (although that one will be slightly different as you can bet the new film will make jokey references to the death).
Maybe the marketing or title might be able to address Bond's resurrection in a very sly way, but not the film itself.
I'd love a PTS in a place the series hasn't been to, Canada, South Africa or somewhere new.
All of what came before made me realize that Bond dying in one adventure wasn't such a big deal after all. I would've expected that death to first be seen in a comic, but there you go. And, with respect to Craig who was a very good Bond, his version of Bond isn't the 'be-all and end-all'. There's so much more Bond already out there and more to come.
**Scene: An International Heist**
**Setting:** The camera sweeps over a bustling European city. It's early evening, and the streets are alive with people and vibrant lights. Suddenly, the scene cuts to an elaborate museum hosting a high-profile gala. Inside, dignitaries and socialites mingle, but the camera focuses on a particular exhibit – a priceless, heavily guarded artifact.
**Heist Begins:** The lights in the museum flicker and go out. The security systems glitch, and chaos ensues. In the darkness, shadowy figures move swiftly and efficiently, bypassing security measures and closing in on the artifact. A masked figure steps forward to claim the prize, but before they can, the lights flicker back on.
**Enter Bond:** Standing in front of the artifact, with an air of calm confidence, is the new James Bond. He’s impeccably dressed, a subtle yet significant departure from Daniel Craig's rugged style, perhaps reflecting a more classic or suave interpretation. The intruders pause, sizing him up, and a tense standoff ensues.
**Action Unfolds:** Bond's eyes lock with the leader of the heist. There’s a beat, then the room erupts into action. Bond moves with precision and agility, engaging the intruders in a series of intense, close-quarters combat scenes. His style is distinct – efficient, with a mix of sophisticated martial arts and quick thinking, highlighting both his physical prowess and intelligence.
**Signature Moments:** During the fight, Bond showcases his quick wit and cool demeanor, delivering sharp one-liners and demonstrating a few innovative gadgets. The fight choreography is dynamic, blending traditional hand-to-hand combat with moments that showcase his unique approach.
**Unmasking the Leader:** As the dust settles, Bond manages to disarm and unmask the leader of the heist, revealing a known criminal mastermind, setting up a larger narrative for the film. With a sly smile, Bond casually adjusts his cufflinks, a nod to the classic Bond mannerisms.
**Final Touch:** As sirens wail in the distance, Bond surveys the room, ensuring the artifact is secure. He picks up a glass of champagne from a nearby tray, takes a sip, and with a confident, almost playful grin, turns to the camera.
**Bond's Introduction Line:** “I hope I didn’t spoil the party.” He then smoothly exits, leaving behind a room full of astonished guests and subdued criminals.
**Transition to Title Sequence:** As Bond walks away, the camera pans up to the night sky, where the iconic gun barrel sequence begins, seamlessly transitioning into the opening credits.
This introduction balances action, character development, and homage to the Bond legacy, setting the stage for a new era while maintaining the essence of what makes James Bond an enduring icon.
Courtesy of Chat GPT! LOL! :)
What do you think? The right amount of humour and action?
That would be a pretty fun little meta wink to the audience, I like it :)
Maybe too on the nose. And possibly too comedic. In Blood on Snow it was dark and sinister in context.
So anyway, my idea, for what it's worth: before the pts Bond has switched with the corpse of a man he killed before and the criminal group are having a funeral. Follows a low key and claustrophobic action scene.
War! The free world is crumbling
under attacks by the ruthless
Crime Lord, Blofeld.
There are heroes on both sides.
Evil is everywhere.
In a stunning move, the
fiendish mission leader, Number 2,
has swept into the
British capital and kidnapped
Sir Miles Messervy, leader of
Secret Intelligence Department MI6.
As the Crime Syndicate's Team
attempts to flee the besieged
capital with their valuable
hostage, one man leads a
desperate mission to rescue the
captive Sir Miles....
And then we dive down through the clouds above Britain, showing an AM DB5 working its way through attacks from enemy vehicles, only to enter a big airplane about to take off... (There were laser swords in my dream as well.)
Also an interesting angle.
Oh. Who to cast in a role like that.
+1
B: He's been retired.
I think it'd be a really cool twist for a villain if done right (ie. that he or possibly even she was the first 007). Might be a bit too much retreading of the Craig era for just now though.