SPECTRE Production Timeline

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  • Something I noticed. Back in November 2011 we had quite a small cast. Sans MI-6, so without Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Judi Dench and Naomie Harris, we only had Javier Bardem and Bérénice Lim-Marlohe at that press conference. Only two original characters:

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    Tomorrow though, we could face quite a crowded press conference/photo shoot,
    if all these actors appear:
    --> Christoph Waltz
    --> Monica Bellucci
    --> Dave Bautista
    --> Lea Séydoux
    --> Andrew Scott
    And then the "MI6-characters":
    --> Daniel Craig
    --> Ralph Fiennes
    --> Naomie Harris
    --> Ben Whishaw
    And crew/producers:
    --> Sam Mendes
    --> Michael G. Wilson
    --> Barbara Broccoli

    So I guess only these people will appear tomorrow:
    --> Daniel Craig (always)
    --> Christoph Waltz (I can't believe Waltz will not show up)
    --> Monica Bellucci (Bond woman with largest screen time?)
    --> Dave Bautista (the henchman for which EON sent out a "loud" casting call)
    --> Lea Séydoux (confirmed by Sony, smaller screen time?)
    --> Andrew Scott (not sure about this, is this is a rumour so far)
    --> Ralph Fiennes (as "M" has appeared at the press conference ever since "Casino Royale")
    --> Sam Mendes (always)
    --> Michael G. Wilson (always)
    --> Barbara Broccoli (always)

    So that means we could see like 10 "famous" people at the press shoot. Two more than during the Skyfall press conference back in 2011. But even more so........it'll be incredibly hard to guess a clearly defined story/plot with all these people present. I guess there will be even more guessing after the press conference :-O. Perhaps way more than after the Skyfall-press shoot in 2011!


  • edited December 2014 Posts: 4,619
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Bagimboye is the one element that does give it some weight. Still, I find her a bit old and the fact that she has been rumored in the past makes me sceptical.

    I thing Bamigboye's tweet is pretty much a confirmation but we will find out tomorrow. As for Bellucci being too old: it depends on her role in the movie. Imagine we are in 1994 and we are reading rumours of 60 year old Judi Dench being cast in a major role in the new James Bond film. Yikes!
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Judi Dench was never a sex symbol and Bellucci isn't 60.
  • Ludovico wrote: »
    Bagimboye is the one element that does give it some weight. Still, I find her a bit old and the fact that she has been rumored in the past makes me sceptical.

    I thing Bamigboye's tweet is pretty much a confirmation but we will find out tomorrow. As for Bellucci being too old: it depends on her role in the movie. Imagine we are in 1994 and we are reading rumours of 60 year old Judi Dench being cast in a major role in the new James Bond film. Yikes!

    I really think Monica Bellucci must have had some incredibly convincing auditions for quite a large role. I think she will play quite a complex character, especially since she's a slightly older, experienced actress. Some possibilities:
    --> She plays a noble character. Perhaps a countess, who is a mistress, supporting the villain at first, and who later ends up being an ally to 007. (a "good" person)
    --> She plays an Elektra King-esque businesswoman. She starts of very intrigueing, but later switches to the bad side. (a "bad" person)
    --> She plays a British MI6-operative or British friend from 007, who is an ally to Bond. Like Sylvia Trench or Mary Goodnight. Or perhaps even the head of Station "I", Italy. (a "good" person)
    --> She plays a full-blown Rosa Klebb-esque, Irma Bunt-esque henchwoman. Cooperating with and supporting henchman Dave Bautista (Klebb vs. Grant) (a "bad" person)

    What I don't think she will play:
    --> An ordinary Bond-girl, bedding Bond in the end.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited December 2014 Posts: 4,509
    Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw and Rory Kinnear are not realy needed to be there. From one side i don't wanna see Dave Bautista too if he be in the movie, but i also don't want a repeat of Mr Kill. It be possible only moment for us to see him speak/interview.

    Producers, Sam Mendes, Daniel Craig, John Logan, 1 or 2 Bondgirls, male actor and if it be David Arnold mabey the composer. How amazing it be to see him and Shirley Bassey at the table. I prefer to see that above knowing title yet. I can wait til the title til July if needed.
  • edited December 2014 Posts: 4,619
    doubleoego wrote: »
    Judi Dench was never a sex symbol and Bellucci isn't 60.

    All I am saying is that we have no idea at this point about Bellucci's role in the movie. She may play the main villain for all we know.
    --> She plays a full-blown Rosa Klebb-esque, Irma Bunt-esque henchwoman.

    How about a full-blown female main villain? Something we have never seen before...
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    About to watch Skyfall as I wait; for me personally, it will be hard to top SF...
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    i am tempted to watch a bit of Casino Royale and Quantum of solace 2 films that well to me are the cream of the crop.
  • leas_moleleas_mole love is the promise of suffering
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    Monica Bellucci has been a surprise cast, in a good way, especially as many were expecting a British Bond girl. The cast list seems quite full now with the recent cast announcements. It is possible that the two original casting calls for the Bond girls may have changed radically during the re-write. In which case, Monica and Lea's roles could be completely different to what was originally rumoured.
  • FoxRox wrote: »
    About to watch Skyfall as I wait; for me personally, it will be hard to top SF...

    It would be something if Bond 24 tops both CR and SF. Imagine that :-O. Ratings of 8.7 or more on that "stupid" IMDB.

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    Let me guess? Waltz and Scott are going to be Young Blofeld twins?!!!!! :-@ =))
    Frankly right now i am more concerned on how i am going to get to sleep tonight with all this happening tomorrow?!!! @-)
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    FoxRox wrote: »
    About to watch Skyfall as I wait; for me personally, it will be hard to top SF...

    It would be something if Bond 24 tops both CR and SF. Imagine that :-O. Ratings of 8.7 or more on that "stupid" IMDB.

    The only movie ratings I care about are the ratings on Metacritic. The Bond films rated on that site:

    GE - 65
    TND - 56
    TWINE - 59
    DAD - 56
    CR - 81
    QOS - 58
    SF - 81
  • leas_moleleas_mole love is the promise of suffering
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    It will exciting to finally know the title and confirmed cast tomorrow. The forum will be overdrive with possible story lines and character descriptions for each new cast member.
  • FoxRox wrote: »
    About to watch Skyfall as I wait; for me personally, it will be hard to top SF...

    It would be something if Bond 24 tops both CR and SF. Imagine that :-O. Ratings of 8.7 or more on that "stupid" IMDB.

    The only movie ratings I care about are the ratings on Metacritic. The Bond films rated on that site:

    GE - 65
    TND - 56
    TWINE - 59
    DAD - 56
    CR - 81
    QOS - 58
    SF - 81

    Actually me too ;-). Why do SF and CR have exactly the same ratings ;-)?
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I'd love to get up early to find out, but I know I won't have it in me. I have work in the morning, anyway, so that'll be a nice little treat before I take off and clock in. I can't wait to find out.
  • chipstickschipsticks NOT on TheDanielCraigForum where they think know Daniel Craig personally and Léa and Monica are ugly
    Posts: 560
    can we have Penelope Cruz instead of Bellucci instead?
  • Will JWestbrook compile the last days rumors in the first post once we know what is wrong and what is right ? A very tedious work, but that would be interesting for the future.
  • Posts: 12,462
    FoxRox wrote: »
    About to watch Skyfall as I wait; for me personally, it will be hard to top SF...

    It would be something if Bond 24 tops both CR and SF. Imagine that :-O. Ratings of 8.7 or more on that "stupid" IMDB.

    Seeing as those are my two favorite Bond films, it would be quite incredible. Will be happy to at least hear the title soon.

  • edited December 2014 Posts: 4,619
    I will stay away from this forum until the end of the announcement just in case something leaks in the next 13 hours! See ya'! :bz
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    I will stay away from this forum until the end of the announcement just in case something leaks in the next 13 hours! See ya'! :bz

    I am probably going to do the same thing

    I honestly don't know the title and I want it to stay that way till tomorrow morning
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    edited December 2014 Posts: 12,480
    (computer glitches continue, so I'll try to post something short.)

    I think @Sandy could be right. :) Though I think I remember the British Bond girl not having a past with Bond. But they may have switched or totally changed the roles. Yes, I think it likely the roles were changed a bit during script revisions but EON did not update us, which is wise if they want things to be a surprise.

    I would be VERY happy indeed for Monica to be in this Bond film, in any role whatsoever. A lovely, charismatic woman. Her character could be almost anything.

  • SuperintendentSuperintendent A separate pool. For sharks, no less.
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    doubleoego wrote: »
    I'm just thankful she's in a Bond movie!

    Agreed. I've always considered her to be one of the most beautiful actresses, and I'm 15 years younger than her. Here's how she looks now with little clothes on her:



    AdaShelby wrote: »
    I don't feel that Bellucci is current enough to be in Bond 24. All the announcements so far have been for actors who are extremely current at the moment and for them to cast someone like Bellucci who in my opinion has been off the circuit for a few years now just disappoints me a bit.

    Yeah she's famous but not in the way Waltz or Bautista or even Lea are, but there's no point moaning about it, I'll find out tomorrow.

    I'm willing to bet that more people in the world know who Monica Bellucci is, more so than Waltz and Bautista. They may be more current, but not more famous among the general audience.

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    Anything less than the return of Blofeld will now be a major disappointment. " James, did ya miss me!"

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    I have a strange feeling the title will be 3 words.
  • marketto007marketto007 Brazil
    Posts: 3,277
    Less than 12 hours now...can't f***ing wait. :D :D :D
  • SirHilaryBraySirHilaryBray Scotland
    Posts: 2,138
    Can't sleep this is the biggest buzz around a Bond movie ever think the title should be -The World in waiting. Going to drink a bottle of night nurse and watch Skyfall for the 67 time.
  • StrelikStrelik Spectre Island
    edited December 2014 Posts: 108
    For me Monica's casting is the most exciting addition to the cast we've heard thus far.
    Agreed.
    chipsticks wrote: »
    can we have Penelope Cruz instead of Bellucci instead?
    In my mind, Belucci is -- somehow -- more appropriately "James Bondian" than Cruz. Belucci radiates a subdued mystique. Her measured acting style is almost the inverse of Cruz's typical performances. Cruz "acts" while Belucci "reacts."



  • Irish007Irish007 Dublin
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    Will be amazing if Waltz is confirmed as playing Blofeld and if Scott is confirmed as one of the villains it will be interesting to see if the Villain he plays will be of Irish origin. Will also be good to see an Irish actor back in a Bond movie.
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    Posts: 8,205
    Irish007 wrote: »
    Will be amazing if Waltz is confirmed as playing Blofeld and if Scott is confirmed as one of the villains it will be interesting to see if the Villain he plays will be of Irish origin. Will also be good to see an Irish actor back in a Bond movie.

    I was thinking that, myself. Also nice to see another Irish Bond fan on these boards!
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    Will JWestbrook compile the last days rumors in the first post once we know what is wrong and what is right ? A very tedious work, but that would be interesting for the future.

    Everything will be kept as is, true or not. The list is just to look back at what we knew when and how crazy or ridiculous everything else was.
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