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Indeed. Hugh is amazing, and now he has all the time in the world for movies. I love listening to interviews of him. He does an amazing American accent, and the British isn't even noticeable.
And like we said when we spoke of the series finale of House: as sad as it is for the series to have ended, it's nice knowing Hugh Laurie can branch out to other projects now. Perhaps a villain for Bond 24? You never know.
Hugh even auditioned for House in an American accent, and no one there knew he was British. That is impressive. And in regards to House and its conclusion, along with the endings of all great TV shows, I remember a great quote I once read:
Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. :)
As for his audition, I loved it. I believe it was during his filming of The Flight of the Phoenix, so he was already rugged and beaten looking, and he pulled off the accent flawlessly. I recall seeing an interview he had (on Ellen, I believe) where he said the hardest word for him to pronounce was "New York", so any time his friends asked him where he was going - if it were New York - he would flat-out lie.
I really hope he gets interested in upcoming projects within the coming months. I could understand working all of those years of your life on just one show, that you would probably want a break. But, I hope he returns soon, as I already miss his work.
If you haven't seen it, check out Street Kings. He isn't in the film too often, but he's always fun to see when he pops up in scenes.
Other suggestions would be Bruce Willis, and even Mel Gibson.
One of the finest actors that will ever grace the screen. Rain Man alone shows his superb abilities, and The Death Of A Salesman is another great film I recommend. Dustin commands the screen in everything he is in. True acting expertise there.
Maybe JJ will get some guts and cast him as Kahn in a Star Trek Movie.
Could You Imagine DDL in a Scaramanga role in a Bond Movie ?
He IS the best actor on the planet. He will probably get a 3rd Oscar for ''Lincoln".
Dafoe for me is now too awesome to play a villain. After seeing him in 'The Hunter', he became one of the best actors in the planet, imo. I want Dafoe to play enigmatic, mysterious characters, but no more main villains. Dafoe is a genius, and from now on he should focus on playing in movies like The Hunter, which is a masterpiece (imo).
Sean Connery.
others
Malcom Mcdowell-how that never happened in the 70's after " A Clockwork Orange" I have no idea.
David Bowie
Albert Finney
Lee J.Cobb-If they had an american mob main villian
Robert Duvall-Maybe the best American Actor we have ever had. Better Than Pacino, De niro. He doesnt get enough credit
Richard Attenborough
Ben Kingsley-Did you guys like "Sneakers" ?
That movie has been on a 'Highly Anticipated' list of mine for quite some time now, and I was very happy to read that it's coming to Netflix Instant in a few weeks. I can't wait to watch it.
I Do watch the language, f-bombs especially.
For me, he was too good as a spy (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) to be a Bond villain, as much as I would love it (10 years ago I would've been all for it, sadly my perception of him has changed).
Every time I'd see Oldman and Bond on screen I'd be thinking, What's George Smiley up to now?" Even though I've seen him in many more villainous roles and thought he was excellent in them as well.
Maybe in 10 years give him as go as M? He's already been the head of MI6 in another fictional world.
Other names I would of liked to have seen would include Dougray Scott, John Voight, Ed Harris, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Vince McMahon, James Woods. The latter would of been quite impressive for sure
Either way, he would be a great choice for a villain. I loved him as rival agent Ambrose in 'M:I-2.'
Hell yes ! Please, take him for the next Bond !
One year ago I would have said, without any hesitation, Ralph Fiennes. But I don't loose hope in a (not very) possible twist about his character in SkyFall.
I would love to see Jean Dujardin in a distinguished french bad guy (but he need to work his terrible accent).
- Benedict Cumberbatch (but I rather see him as the next Bond, but I doubt it so...)
- Tom Hardy
- Cilian Murphy
- And two south corean actors : Lee Byung-hun (maybe more a henchman) and Min-sik Choi (the crazy guy of Old Boy. He would be perfect if he speak english correctly)
I completely agree with both of you. Hugh Laurie is an extremely talented man. He's one of my favorite actors. And of course I love HOUSE.
I think he would be a great Bond villain. And I know he would enjoy it very much because he told me himself!
A few years ago, I had the great luck and honor to talk with Hugh Laurie on a live web chat. One of my questions was "Would you like to be in a Bond film?" to which he replied "James Bond villain, best gig ever!"
The same goes for Christopher Eccleston who's playing the villain in THOR 2. He's another great actor and my personal favorite for the modern incarnation of Blofeld, if EON wants to bring him back.