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My wife walked out 30 minutes through the first episode but his voice was working on me - I might have to check out episode 2 based on these comments!
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/rivals-aidan-turner-david-tennant-fun-exclusive-newsupdate/
But barring those things, only then have they lost the plot if they don’t screen test him…
;)
Ah, well.
https://metro.co.uk/2024/05/12/bbc-tv-legend-addresses-james-bond-rumours-years-speculation-20825347/
Already read that. He's playing the game right. he never said 'no, I won't'. Those two things are miles apart. Carry on.
No game to play? Actors get this very question almost asked daily. If you're too eager you're out, basically. Much better to play hard to get, which he has obviously mastered by now.
Also, he IS exactly the type to play literary Bond, that's what he would 'bring'. Essentially the man was born to play Bond. No sweat if you can't appreciate that.
He obviously knows how the game is played, whether he's under consideration or not. Maybe "probably not" means he's lost hope since then, but then again Daniel Craig needed some convincing from his close friends before accepting the role.
Agreed. He's a decent TV actor but I'm not sure there's a star in there and as a follow-up to Craig I think I'd be a bit disappointed. But he does look nice.
That’s not how it works. If EON like a certain actor/think they have potential, why would them saying in an interview ‘oh yeah, I like James Bond and would consider the part if offered’ be to their detriment? Fair enough if they think it wise not to appear too eager beyond that, or don’t want to make an arse out of themselves in an interview that may put EON off wanting to work with them (although even then it’d have to be quite bad for this to happen), but them expressing some interest really doesn’t matter if they have that potential in the producer’s eyes and are the right fit (ie. do they play another big name character that could clash with Bond? Are they too famous etc). Likewise what does an actor gain by flat out saying they probably wouldn’t consider taking the role if offered? If anything that’s a much more damning thing to say, and if it’s the case they do actually want the role they may appear duplicitous if they are approached and eagerly accept.
People really overcomplicate this, including actors I imagine. The vast majority of actors questioned about Bond were, or indeed will never be considered for the part anyway. Most of the time there’s no game for these people to play, and Turner in this case was being honest.
Also, I don’t think any actor should simply play the literary Bond (however one can do that with such a character - the Bond of Fleming’s CR is very different to the Bond of TMWTGG), but use the character along with their own strengths to create their cinematic Bond. I personally don’t see what Turner would bring that’s unique in this regard. I could always be wrong, but that’s my feeling. 🤷♂️
Craig was being honest about his hesitation. They simply wanted him to play the part and convinced him.
The analogy I always bring up is Dalton and Brosnan. Dalton flat out refused the role and yet he was approached again, tested and hired. After being dropped Brosnan starred in those Diet Coke commercials essentially playing James Bond, and I think expressed interest in it even after. One could well be seen as being too disinterested, one way too eager. Both were Bond.
There’s no campaign to be James Bond, and there’s no ‘game’ beyond a very basic level of public diplomacy. EON will come up with a list of who they want, approach them, and screen test those interested or available. Only in certain circumstances will the actor’s personality or behaviour stop an otherwise solid candidate from being approached.
Craig? Nothing special, to me that is. To each their own eh. As for Aidan, he's a solid actor. Ever heard of Henry Cavill? Dude's not an actor, yet he's a star.
@Mendes4Lyfe Exactly right. Good man.
He is too old and he looks old.
As is Daniel Craig, who is. He is indeed a solid actor, I'd just like something a bit more special than that. Each to their own indeed.
That said I actually remember when Craig was cast and seeing his photo in the news. I think they used a rather unflattering headshot where he was unshaven and which made him look craggy (well, craggier than usual!) I do remember thinking ‘this guy’? But it was his eyes and mouth that actually stood out to me. They reminded me of the description of the literary Bond’s cold grey blue eyes and cruel mouth, and I think he has an otherwise quite striking face anyway. It sort of made sense when I considered that - after all Bond in reality would have a more weathered face, and Connery and Dalton’s weren’t a million miles off in terms of having that hardened edge to their appearance (hell, Dalton looks somewhat dishevelled throughout LTK). Later on it was Craig’s voice that stood out too, so I was sold on him before seeing the film. Anyway, I do think there’s something to be said for actors who have more unique looks.
Literally 3 - 4 years ago people were calling him babyfaced. He's around the same age as brosnan was when he was cast, seemed to work out.
Yeah I would have no problem with Bond looking like that. Might be a good candidate for Magnum too though :D
I honestly thought that was Mike Wozniak for a second!
Long as he doesn’t make an absolute casserole of them 😂
Wonder how many non-UK members here have any idea who/what we’re talking about.
Hilarious. What about this guy? Too Putin?
Bond isn't a role like other roles. The bond "role" ends up blending with the actor, and takes on a life of its own. Moore is naturally self-deprecating, so his films veered into parody, Brosnan was smooth, so his films took on a sleek sheen, Dalton was a thespian, so his Bond had a brooding intensity, etc. I've no doubt Turner would attempt to play up the dark intensity, just as both Moore and Brosnan did in the early years but he's not a very intensely dark person. Turner is an affable chap, by all accounts, that's a big strength in terms of onscreen charisma. I never found that Craig sold us on the idea that bond was having fun, and that we should want to go along with him for the ride. This is something Brosnan and Moore had in spades, of bringing the audience along. You need the right type of actor to sell that, and it is a skill, even if its not what you'd call the work of great thespians. Its still important, especially for Bond. Strangely enough, I've seen Craig demonstrate that laidback quality way more in promotional material than I have actually in his films, which is a shame.
I suppose the distinction is that all those other actors brought those qualities to their onscreen roles pre Bond. I haven’t seen Turner in a role that brings that out.