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I actually think that people, more than ever, are thinking wider BECAUSE they cast Craig.
And, at least on this site, I’ve not seen ppl suggesting, in most cases, a Craig 2.0. We’ve all been quite creative, I think!
Reason 1) He's having an affair with Bar...
Sorry that's not it. 🤭
Er... where was I? Erm.. Oh yeah! Reason 1)
He ticks most of B Broccoli's boxes.
Handsome but not excessively so. And therefore he isn't the opposite, he's not too average looking.
Decent height.
Decent resume. Made smaller and larger films. He's not a tv actor.
Right age.
Not that famous.
Not known for one earlier role. For example Cavill had "you can't have Superman be Bond yadda yadda yadda." Johnson hasn't got that baggage.
Cheap to hire. Cheap is a relative term, I guess. Taylor will probably want a decent amount but it won't be crazy big. It's not Dwayne Johnson level salary.
Decent in interviews. He'll probably be fine doing press junkets and social media stuff.
Maybe appeal to gen z?
Decent actor with range. He played a young John Lennon.
Done action roles so will be up to do a lot action in Bond 26.
Reason number 2)
No opposition. If Barbara Broccoli genuinely believes there's no other strong candidates, Taylor-Johnson is certain to get the part. It's possible the Sun went over-the-top on reporting Taylor-Johnson as Bond because there are no credible alternatives or Barbara Broccoli thinks "Johnson is the guy" and the Sun jumped to the logical, if too early, conclusion Taylor-Johnson is Bond. That seems possible.
Reason why he won't be Bond...
If Kraven The Hunter flops - and post covid the superhero film genre has lost huge popularity, both Marvel and DC have had a number of flops - that could spell the end for Taylor-Johnson's chances of becoming Bond. I can't see Eon wanting to market Johnson if Kraven is a huge flop. Flops happen all the time and actors go onto the next job but I feel Kraven flopping would seriously damage Johnson's market value. I think it would look a 'hard sell' if Kraven flops and then Eon want to make out Johnson is the right candidate. People will post online saying "noone cared about Kraven. Why have they cast this guy as Bond?" I guarantee people will post those comments.
Overall, if Kraven is a moderate success or a hit, and if no other candidate comes forward (I don't think Eon will seriously consider Aidan Turner, Dan Stevens, Theo James, Tom Hughes etc), my guess is Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be the seventh Eon cast James Bond.
Well the Bond producers and the Kraven producers could come to a mutually beneficial agreement. For example: a second Kraven film would go into production before or after Bond 26's filming schedule. Amazon could provide 'financial support' to Sony Pictures to help them accept such an agreement. In blunt terms, compensate Sony Pictures for any delay in making Kraven 2.
I don't think that Kraven 2 would automatically stop Taylor-Johnson becoming Bond. If Barbara Broccoli is adamant he's her man then I'm sure Bond 26's production schedule can accommodate Kraven 2 or vice versa. Bond filming is 6 to 7 months long. That leaves half a year or so for Taylor-Johnson to do other films.
As I mentioned, if Kraven is a resounding flop that may put the kibosh on Taylor-Johnson's chances of playing Bond. It may do well but who knows. It looks a bit of a niche type character. Maybe not broad appeal?
Notice, they barely let him speak in the trailers…
It's from The Sun but I'm assuming it's real online comments. I suspect if Johnson is cast the film will be boycotted in some Arab countries. It's possible.
There’s a time and a place for such commentary.
It needs to be seriously brought under tighter control.
ATJ has seemingly been branded unfairly for a role he doesn’t even have. I mean seriously what is wrong with some people.
I’ll make a friendly and small wager with you, documented on this site: I’ll pay you the equivalent of $150 USD if ATJ is the next Bond. And if he’s not, you don’t have to pay me anything.
You have nothing to lose. In?
I'm in.
I'm in the opposite camp. He wasn't on my radar before, but after finishing the whole series last night, I'm convinced he is the right man for the job. I saw more potential with TJ as Bond in The Gentlemen than I first saw with Craig in Munich or Layer Cake.
He has the looks, charisma, voice, swagger, toughness and yes - even the humour. Pretty much ticks all the boxes.
Is he as decent an actor as Craig or Dalton on a thespian level? I'm guessing probably not, but neither were any of the other actors who played Bond either, yet they didn't do too badly because of it.
Cinematic Bond requires more than just the acting chops. It needs the charisma, swagger and humour to pull it off too (probably moreso).
Thanks @Dragonpol
Yeah. Valid points @peter
I have to agree with all of this post @jetsetwilly
TJ has all the qualities that I think would make him a credible Bond.
Is he an actor with as much range as Craig? Probably not. But I don’t think EON will want to go for a Daniel Craig V.2 for the next Bond.
James would be a fine choice for Bond….or Leo Suter eh @talos7 ;)
The endless hunger people have for James Bond is really something else. I'll forever be grateful I'm a huge fan. How else would I have faced this mundane life without him. Plus, concerning James Bond, President Bill Clinton who's also a fan, once said the idea that one man can put a stop to evil around the world is immensely reassuring to people.
Quite right old boy and it should be this guy next.
Not that I don’t think , he could do it. I just think his age will be a factor.
They should go the Pierce route with Aidan. He was pitch perfect when his tenure began. Turner doesn't age fast, he looks younger for sure. After all age is just...
Not to say that Brosnan wasn’t youthful in GE, and he certainly brought vigour to the role. But compared to when he was first considered I think the fact that he was older was something in his favour/gave him a bit more gravitas.
That's the thing. Gravitas and Bond are entwined. Some youngin just isn't as interesting to watch. They can 'shake it up' all they want, but Bond doesn't need reinvention. Bond needs to be believable, has to have some credible and earned charm and wit. Turner has that in spades, naturally. Bond can switch between a ruthless killer and flirty boyish charm, like Connery. Again, enter Aidan Turner.
@Denbigh
Point being? He only looks and acts better now. Pitch perfect for Bond.
Some actors need to age a bit into the role. I don’t think Dalton, Moore or Brosnan would have been as good if they’d been in their 30s. But Craig and Connery were arguably at their peak as Bond in that decade of their lives. It really depends.
They’ll cast who they cast. I mean, Turner’s never really jumped out at me, but who knows. Not sure if it’ll be him though.
You still haven't put a bid on one of my BlockbyStores, like you promised, 😂
Well then, let me point the finger right back at BB and MGW. They've waited for far too long to make a decision. Water under the bridge. However, there is still time left for A. Turner to step in. I reckon most of us are just sick and tired of waiting, hence the popularity of this thread.