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  • WhyBondWhyBond USA
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    We can debate which actor is the next best fit to carry the series forward but we have to ask ourselves is the actor interested in being Bond?
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Mr Burton is getting decent reviews, could do well for Harry Lawtey.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    mtm wrote: »
    Mr Burton is getting decent reviews, could do well for Harry Lawtey.

    Yes, please. Lawtey would work as James Bond.
  • UnivexUnivex
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    mtm wrote: »
    Mr Burton is getting decent reviews, could do well for Harry Lawtey.

    A bit chameleonic, he is. Could very well work. Just keep his hair longer and darker, and yeah, I can see it.

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  • UnivexUnivex
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    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    TheSkyfallen06 wrote: »
    sandbagger1 wrote: »
    For me it took until Skyfall for Daniel Craig to feel really settled into the role of 007. Part of that was that in both CR and QoS Bond was still very rough around the edges, but I think they kept just enough to make it feel like Bond. I do think there is a certain amount of leeway with what you can leave out or add in, provided it works for the story you are tellling.

    Let's not forget that CR and QoS were mainly a two-parter origin story for Bond.

    True. And they should've ended the story arch there.

    Yeah. That was clearly the intention. Even the gunbarrel at the end of QoS was there for the arc's conclusion. But after SF made a billion...understandably, EON wanted SF's DNA in Craig's subsequent Bond films. But SF...even with its limited action, couldn't be top and is clearly better than SP & NTTD.

    My views exactly. CR and SF are Craig's best. The others are a bit of filling, with some good stuff thrown in.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    mtm wrote: »
    Mr Burton is getting decent reviews, could do well for Harry Lawtey.

    Yes, please. Lawtey would work as James Bond.

    He would have to put on a tad of weight, but he is an intriguing prospect.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    talos7 wrote: »
    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    mtm wrote: »
    Mr Burton is getting decent reviews, could do well for Harry Lawtey.

    Yes, please. Lawtey would work as James Bond.

    He would have to put on a tad of weight, but he is an intriguing prospect.

    Yes. He truly is.
  • Since62Since62
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    I thought his being Australian counted Chris Hemsworth out, but I saw him as a Man In Black and he looked good. His documentary shows depth and I am sure he can put that in a role. We have had an Aussie Bond before many here would agree the result was a great movie. Can Hemsworth modify his accent ? I don't know about that, not being Aussie or British.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Since62 wrote: »
    I thought his being Australian counted Chris Hemsworth out, but I saw him as a Man In Black and he looked good. His documentary shows depth and I am sure he can put that in a role. We have had an Aussie Bond before many here would agree the result was a great movie. Can Hemsworth modify his accent ? I don't know about that, not being Aussie or British.

    His name has come up; depending on what they want to do, I think he could handle the role.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
    edited April 4 Posts: 2,430
    I think Chris Hemsworth is a good actor. But we've already seen him multiple times, and won't be surprised by him. For me, one of the stars I would have liked for the role, if he were younger and British, would have been Jon Hamm. Also, Hamm isn't that frequent in films like Hemsworth, so I can imagine Hamm being more interesting. Not going to happen of course, but just saying.
  • sandbagger1sandbagger1 Sussex
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    Since62 wrote: »
    I thought his being Australian counted Chris Hemsworth out, but I saw him as a Man In Black and he looked good. His documentary shows depth and I am sure he can put that in a role. We have had an Aussie Bond before many here would agree the result was a great movie. Can Hemsworth modify his accent ? I don't know about that, not being Aussie or British.
    I think him already being in his 40s will probably rule him out. The accent… I didn’t like his posh English accent in Rush, but I’m sure he’d get it right for 007. Time, though, is not on his side.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited April 4 Posts: 17,663
    talos7 wrote: »
    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    mtm wrote: »
    Mr Burton is getting decent reviews, could do well for Harry Lawtey.

    Yes, please. Lawtey would work as James Bond.

    He would have to put on a tad of weight, but he is an intriguing prospect.

    Yeah agreed, ideally fill out a bit, but he's a very good actor. One of those with a very natural delivery who catches your attention when he's on screen. I could see him doing something interesting with it.

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    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    I think Chris Hemsworth is a good actor. But we've already seen him multiple times, and won't be surprised by him. For me, one of the stars I would have liked for the role, if he were younger and British, would have been Jon Hamm. Also, Hamm isn't that frequent in films like Hemsworth, so I can imagine Hamm being more interesting. Not going to happen of course, but just saying.

    Yes agreed, he'd be a bit... safe. He's fine, not great, not hugely interesting but is an effective star.
    Also as mentioned he's had a lot of films in which to crack an English accent (all his Thors, Rush, Men in Black etc.) and he's never got it right.
    Funnily enough, two of those films were with Tessa Thompson, who I think does an amazing British accent. I was surprised to find out she wasn't.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
    edited April 4 Posts: 2,430
    That pic! Wow! @mtm I dare to dream further that Harry Lawtey is Bond 7.
  • buddyoldchapbuddyoldchap Formerly known as JeremyBondon
    edited April 4 Posts: 316
    Pierce can get a run for his money. Harry Lawtey starring as Pouty McPouterton. What's with this guy? Yuck.

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  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    That pic! Wow! @mtm I dare to dream further that Harry Lawtey is Bond 7.

    He's a handsome lad, that's for sure.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    mtm wrote: »
    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    That pic! Wow! @mtm I dare to dream further that Harry Lawtey is Bond 7.

    He's a handsome lad, that's for sure.

    Yes. He is.
  • UnivexUnivex
    edited April 4 Posts: 6,821
    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    mtm wrote: »
    SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: »
    That pic! Wow! @mtm I dare to dream further that Harry Lawtey is Bond 7.

    He's a handsome lad, that's for sure.

    Yes. He is.

    Current favorite. Although I'm not mad about his accent, where's it from, gents? Anyone knows? A bit rough isn't it? He can, of course, do whatever accent he wants. And maybe he is a bit too tall? At 1,88... Anyhow, he could bring his Industry costar Marisa Abela along. That would be deeply appreciated.
  • George_KaplanGeorge_Kaplan Being chauffeured by Tibbett
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    Univex wrote: »
    And maybe he is a bit too tall? At 1,88...

    He's the same height as Connery.
  • UnivexUnivex
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    George_Kaplan wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    And maybe he is a bit too tall? At 1,88...

    He's the same height as Connery.

    Oh, damn, you're right! Sean was really tall.
  • HarmonyRocketsHarmonyRockets
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    Looks a bit young, but could work I guess.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I was watching A Real Pain, and although he’s not Bondy at all in it, I was struck by Will Sharpe; he’s just a really good performer. Recently in the White Lotus too. Not typical Bond looks but he’s good looking and well built; I don’t know if he’d be interested but he’s good.
  • sandbagger1sandbagger1 Sussex
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    mtm wrote: »
    I was watching A Real Pain, and although he’s not Bondy at all in it, I was struck by Will Sharpe; he’s just a really good performer. Recently in the White Lotus too. Not typical Bond looks but he’s good looking and well built; I don’t know if he’d be interested but he’s good.
    I considered him after WL season 2 also. I thought he was the standout in the Giri/Haji miniseries where he played a rather witty rentboy. He's got some range on him.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I must watch Giri/Haji, yeah; would you recommend? I guess the only thing is he is a director himself, not sure it would be something that interests him.
  • dewiparrydewiparry
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    I've made a decision - mtm is the one to impress. I've studied his critiques. I know his criteria.

  • sandbagger1sandbagger1 Sussex
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    mtm wrote: »
    I must watch Giri/Haji, yeah; would you recommend? I guess the only thing is he is a director himself, not sure it would be something that interests him.

    Yeah, it's a decent watch, kind of oddball but I think you'd enjoy it. It's been a while since I saw it and the main thing that sticks with me is that Will Sharpe stole the show (and I'm a Kelly Macdonald fan).
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Cool thank you, I need a show; one of those which fell through the to-watch list! :)
  • Pierce2DanielPierce2Daniel
    edited April 5 Posts: 4,433
    Harry Lawtey just looks a bit too average to be 007. I’ve only seen him in Joker, but he has a fairly ordinary appearance. He doesn’t have the striking looks of Dalton or Brosnan, nor the rugged presence of Craig.

    Jacob Elordi has a similar feel as Dalton in these new photos from Vogue
    https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/features/jacob-elordi-2025/news-story/9263ea62e2c889addb8ce1fa6b30993e

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  • LucknFateLucknFate 007 In New York
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    What are you smoking?
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    Harry Lawtey just looks a bit too average to be 007. I’ve only seen him in Joker, but he has a fairly ordinary appearance. He doesn’t have the striking looks of Dalton or Brosnan, nor the rugged presence of Craig.

    Jacob Elordi has a similar feel as Dalton in these new photos from Vogue
    https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/features/jacob-elordi-2025/news-story/9263ea62e2c889addb8ce1fa6b30993e

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    A perfect Frankenstein ‘s monster 😉
  • echoecho 007 in New York
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    Lawtey is good, but reads so young. Then again, I guess Dickinson does too.
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