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Bond himself always fights for the wood-panelled, suit and tie way of life against modernist lair-living, nehru-collared villains who want to change the world, so it makes sense for the fandom to align with that.
I could imagine Bond being a Tory voter, could be an interesting thread to see what others think. Or maybe if there are other similar choices Bond would make which we could speculate on.
Rather than the character be changed to be more like others, living or fictional.
I think you're right, he probably wouldn't follow politics and have opinions on what goes on in Parliament. But I think his background, the schools he attended, his military service etc, has always made him what we'd term a right-wing kind of person.
Perhaps some brave person could indeed start a thread on James Bond's politics?
https://www.mi6community.com/discussion/21640/governments-change-the-lies-stay-the-same-the-politics-of-james-bond#latest
Wow, that's a really good analysis IMHO!
Thanks. I actually popped it in @thedove’s new thread for relevancy/to get it going, but it’s basically the same.
Not according to Charlie Higson. But I may have misread some statements from him in the book.
Lol a pineapple haha 😄 😆 🤣 what about a mango from a mango tree? (Honey Rider)*
Not a solely gay man, but why not bisexual. If he has to kiss a bloke for a mission, he's had that training! He's a master seducer after all. It's like an extra weapon.
The most suggestive Bond boy name has always been… Roger Moore.
I'm a white, heterosexual male. I didn't choose any of those things. I am fully aware that historically there have been people that fit the same description as I do, that haven't been very good sports (to put it lightly, I am aware of that) to those who do not. I still didn't choose these characteristics, though.
Now, I'd like to very clearly point out that I am against any type of discrimination. I would hope people who know me are aware of that, but you can never be sure enough these days.
The James Bond character has been created as a heterosexual male. These characteristics were never trivial, they're integral to his persona. Suffice to say, I'd like them to keep it that way. Please don't turn Bond into a boxticking statement. That's not what Bond is for. Be original for once and create new characters if you'd like to use cinema for such purposes. Or you might as well cast a pineapple, if I may borrow @DarthDimi's joke here for a second.
As for his ethnicity, I'd say if the best choice for Bond is a non-white actor, then so be it. Just make sure he's an elegant British man who knows his food, drinks and cars. After all, my favourite Felix is Bernie Casey because I think he just captures that jovial side of Felix the best.
It’s just how the writer of the WSJ article chose to put it in a throwaway comment: it wasn’t the focus of the article. I wouldn’t concentrate on that word too much.
Okay, sorry, I didn't know. Thanks for clarifying.
I also stand with Barbara Broccoli with regards to Bond and her impasse with Amazon Studios. (If this turns out to be true)
Hey, I'd much rather Eon never make another Bond movie ever again than disfigure Fleming's "straight white male" character or tarnish Harry & Cubby's movie legacy. Because once the damage has been done, it'll be next to impossible to undo it.
I guess that’s because there’s a black guy in the lead is it? Did you get that from YouTube?
What was I saying on the last page..
And if modernising means changing, then why go for the traditional black actor, who are the go-to non-White ethnicity despite making up a very small proportion of UK population. How about a bisexual trans woman of Chinese descent? That would enable the sex scenes to be more inclusive.
Or maybe a Muslim whose parents are from Pakistan? Who doesn’t drink alcohol, who doesn’t believe in sex outside marriage, and opposes nationalism - in particular anti-colonial?
And the name James Bond is very Anglo Saxon - not really suited to a progressive world view.
I was wondering if any other fictional characters get this constant scrutiny about changing their ethnicity/gender/sexuality...?
Or is it just our dear James? And if so, why is that..?
Back to the points at hand. Any changes to the character of Bond, and by that I mean character traits, would need to be handled well and with care. I honestly don't think there would be much gnashing of teeth if the next actor isn't a Caucasian. I do think there would be more backlash if they changed his sexuality or another alteration to the character. This is my personal opinion and not claiming to be fact.
@bondsum Preach!
Probably, but why is this getting brought up in this thread if that's the case. I don't think Bondsum was trying to make a point about Marvel's production problems.
What value is added to the series? If Bond's race is changed, will non-whites now flock to a Bond film whereas they didn't before? Have gay men not been seeing Bond films because Bond is not gay? Why stop there. Perhaps the next Bond could be Muslim. Is the purpose of a film these days to appease those who feel aggrieved?
Changes to supporting characters have worked successfully. I vey much like Whitshaw and Harris, but Bond. Why?