Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • Posts: 6,601
    Are people really seriously answering to Garfield? Whats next? Donald Duck? Might not be more off actually. Sometimes this is getting a bit out of any logic.
  • SirHilaryBraySirHilaryBray Scotland
    edited December 2015 Posts: 2,138
    Germanlady wrote: »
    Are people really seriously answering to Garfield? Whats next? Donald Duck? Might not be more off actually. Sometimes this is getting a bit out of any logic.

    I'm with you, Garfield is weedy, same reason Robert pattison should not be considered.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited December 2015 Posts: 23,883
    Garfield is a good looking chap, but he is not Bond imho. A little more ruggedness and edginess is required for this role, and he didn't exhibit any of that as Spider.
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    He is geeky looking, which is nice, if the role requires it. Its somethong you either have or not. Same as with all looks, that are very particular. You cant or shouldnt try to change that too much.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    bondjames wrote: »
    Garfield is a good looking chap, but he is not Bond imho. A little more ruggedness and edginess is required for this role, and he didn't exhibit any of that as Spider.

    That's because spider-man doesn't require such physical attributes. Peter Parker is of a boyish nature despite his overwhelming responsibilities.

    However, the actor taking on the role of Bond needs to be a man and not someone trying to act like one.
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    Hmmm. Garfield had never even occurred to me. He'd actually gone off my radar after he became Spider-Man. Before that, I thought he was an interesting up and comer. Even saw him on stage with Philip Seymour Hoffman just before the big man passed away.

    I won't dismiss him out of hand. May be not this time but perhaps the Bond after next? Depends how he grows into his looks.
  • IGUANNA wrote: »
    I was thinking Andrew Garfield? His physical exquisitry is not immediately apparent, just like Craig's.

    I've seen some of your posts and I've been trying to figure out if you're serious, or a comedy troll. This one confirmed which it is.
  • Aidan Turner looking a lot more Bondian without his usual long curly hair and designer stubble.

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  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    This photo of Turner has a Dalton vibe.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    talos7 wrote: »
    This photo of Turner has a Dalton vibe.
    Definitely:
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    Aidan Turner looking a lot more Bondian without his usual long curly hair and designer stubble.

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    Completely down with this. My new favorite.
  • edited December 2015 Posts: 158
    Nicholas Hoult

    He is British
    He isn't a clone of any other Bond actor or any stereotypical look for Bond
    He has a distinctive and slightly quirky look
    He is young and ideal for a reboot to attract a younger audience
    He looked and sounded the part in the Jaguar commercials

    I cannot imagine a more interesting actor to usher in a new Bond era once Craig hangs up the PPK.

    With Sean Connery, the producers took a risk by going against conventional wisdom. With Daniel Craig, they did the same gain - two inspired casting decisions that did wonders for the popularity of the movies. I see the casting of Nicholas Hoult in a similar way. The series cannot have another actor to simply carry on like Craig, in the same way it would not have worked to have a Sean Connery copycat in Live and Let Die. Nicholas Hoult would be an inspired choice to add new energy by going in a new direction with the series.

  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Hoult has been proposed a time or two in the past. I like him as an actor but not Bond,
  • BondBug wrote: »
    Nicholas Hoult

    He is British
    He isn't a clone of any other Bond actor or any stereotypical look for Bond
    He has a distinctive and slightly quirky look
    He is young and ideal for a reboot to attract a younger audience
    He looked and sounded the part in the Jaguar commercials

    He looks 15 years old.

    I know it's a cliche to say any generic British actor who appears in something else wearing a tuxedo should be Bond, but those photos of Aiden Turner are pretty great.
  • AceHoleAceHole Belgium, via Britain
    edited December 2015 Posts: 1,731
    dinovelvet wrote: »
    BondBug wrote: »
    Nicholas Hoult

    He is British
    He isn't a clone of any other Bond actor or any stereotypical look for Bond
    He has a distinctive and slightly quirky look
    He is young and ideal for a reboot to attract a younger audience
    He looked and sounded the part in the Jaguar commercials

    He looks 15 years old.

    I know it's a cliche to say any generic British actor who appears in something else wearing a tuxedo should be Bond, but those photos of Aiden Turner are pretty great.

    Hoult is one of those types that won't look 'grown-up' untill he's well into his 40's.
    My only problem with Hoult is his boyish looks. No doubt he is a talented actor and has good stature/physique, but will he grow into his looks enough within the next 3-5yrs?

    He is blessed with good genes as he still looks younger than his 26 years, but when it comes to being cast as Bond that is not an advantage.

    Yes SC and DC both were cast 'against' the grain, but what both men have in common is that they looked mature and had grown into their masculine looks.

    Compare Hoult to (for arguments' sake, I'm not suggesting he is a shoe-in for 007) another fella of the same sort of age - Liam Hemsworth. Now that guy already LOOKS mature enough to have some sort of chance of being cast in 5yrs time (although I don't think he's right for the part, for the record).
    Compare the two and you'll see what I mean.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Aiden Turner is a good actor, has the look, can get into great shape and we all know he gets the women moist.

    That being said, I just finished watching TlOtR trilogy and it occurred to me that I wouldn't be opposed to Peter Jackson directing a Bond film. He satisfies all those that care about Oscars and we know when he gives it his all, he knocks it out of the park. He's worked with Turner on the Hobbit films and if Craig stays on, Jackson already has ties in that he's worked with Craig's wife, hell he's worked with Craig on TinTin, he can do a lot with a reasonable budget and can you imagine how epic in scope his Bond movie will be. People were recently talking about wanting a finale with Bond and an assault team storming an enemy lair as something they want to see again, Jackson will deliver on this in his sleep! I also believe at one point he was supposed to direct a Bond movie back in the 90s but it fell through? Someone correct me if I'm wrong and the score would be epic too.

  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Jackson could work; I just read that he's going to direct a Doctor Who next season, so he's open to projects other than his own.
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    I think Jackson would be awesome.I love his work, and he can definitely do action.
  • Yes Peter Jackson was approached for TWINE apparently
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    dinovelvet wrote: »
    BondBug wrote: »
    Nicholas Hoult

    He is British
    He isn't a clone of any other Bond actor or any stereotypical look for Bond
    He has a distinctive and slightly quirky look
    He is young and ideal for a reboot to attract a younger audience
    He looked and sounded the part in the Jaguar commercials

    He looks 15 years old.

    I know it's a cliche to say any generic British actor who appears in something else wearing a tuxedo should be Bond, but those photos of Aiden Turner are pretty great.

    Funny, but he looks mid 20s to me and will probably be around 30 or more if Craig does at least one more Bond. I would say he is nothing like a generic British actor. I guess we can all look at the same Bond movie or the same actor and see things that are very different.
  • BMW_with_missilesBMW_with_missiles All the usual refinements.
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    Deez
  • SirHilaryBraySirHilaryBray Scotland
    edited December 2015 Posts: 2,138
    No doubts after seeing the promo video of Aiden Turner in Agatha Christies -Then there were none that he is a dead cert for the role after Dan, one particular scene with a pistol in his hand just screams iconic Bond.
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    Hm, I do think, men look at men in a very different way. This chap looks cold as a fish and not in a good way. For me, who ever follows is not really of interest but its fun to watch these lists. Some seem possible, but others are just...wtf really? :P
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Germanlady wrote: »
    Hm, I do think, men look at men in a very different way. This chap looks cold as a fish and not in a good way. For me, who ever follows is not really of interest but its fun to watch these lists. Some seem possible, but others are just...wtf really? :P

    They all are.
  • SirHilaryBraySirHilaryBray Scotland
    edited December 2015 Posts: 2,138
    link the Then there were none trailer lot faster than the tv promo


    Another 2-3 years I think that little bit old he will be the top man.

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  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    This chap Turner has potential imho. I haven't seen him in anything that I can recall, but I can see him as Bond, as long as he can act and has a decent voice.
  • RC7RC7
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    I'm also a Turner fan. I have a vision of how they can soft reboot Bond after Craig and he is perfect for it.
  • SuperintendentSuperintendent A separate pool. For sharks, no less.
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    bondjames wrote: »
    This chap Turner has potential imho. I haven't seen him in anything that I can recall, but I can see him as Bond, as long as he can act and has a decent voice.

    Yes he does. Looks wise, him and Cavill are the only ones suitable out of all the people mentioned here.

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    Check out the quote from Turner on the character he is playing:

    "He’s done a lot of nasty things for his own benefit; really immoral, only cares about himself, massive ego, but a smart, confident, charming guy."

    It looks like this is going to be his little audition for Bond. You know Brocoli will be watching. It sets up perfectly for him. It's just a mini-series on the BBC and Lifetime, so it won't make him too famous. It will let him slide just under the radar. Remember that the last 2 actors that played Bond had Bond-like roles too before they got the gig.
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