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Too greek? 😁
Well can't he pretend to be British?
Maybe George Lazenby was too Australian but he pretended to be British. 😉
Cavill is a depreciating asset in the business due to some huge box office flops. That negative fact doesn't apply to Aidan Turner or some of the other names mentioned. Cavill and Elba have had many big flops so I'll be amazed if Amazon go with Cavill and Elba is arguably too old ish. Apparently Cavill's Highlander reboot goes into production this spring so maybe people in the industry still consider him potential box office. Who knows! Maybe Highlander will be a streaming release and bypass theatrical release.
Cavill has made three spy films. All huge box office duds - Man From Uncle, Argylle, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Amazon are impossibly rich but I don't get why they would want to cast a guy with such a poor box office record (so too Elba). Maybe find a new chap with no negative box office baggage.
It's impossible to know why some actors get high profile work even with many box office duds on their cv and some don't. It's beyond explanation! Good agent, perhaps! 🤭 Cavill getting Superman and Bond? Mamma Mia!!
The age thing between them is largely moot as Cavill us like a month older than Turner.
Richard Madden? He's worked with Amazon on Citadel. He's 38. I can imagine Amazon picking an actor they've worked with before. Less risky than an unknown.
Turner is a really good thespian, IMO. Plenty of his work can prove it. Good stage actor, too. Respected amongst peers.
Some recent-ish photos of Cavill and A. Turner (mind the beard):
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Along with Aidan Turner, still my top pick. Suter just needs a little bit more exposure to be in the frame
That's not necessarily a bad thing.
It depends on whether they want to do a deep exploration of the character, or use him more as a platonic cypher, a smaller peice of a larger pie.
He has the Inspector Lynley coming out later this year; I'm hoping that it's his "Remington Steele"
Sounds great, I'll have to keep an eye out for that thanks mate
Are you saying James Bond could be a smaller piece of a larger pie?
I'm not big on social media but check out how many followers or likes an actor has...that will eventually lead Amazon and its algorithms to the next Bond actor.
https://www.businessinsider.com/jacob-elordi-instagram-almost-made-me-quit-acting-2022-8
They are going to want someone who already is demonstrating international appeal and not someone who is only just breaking in the UK or US. There was a chance of that with Broccoli and Wilson with their deep ties to the British film industry, but that is not the case with Amazon.
Barbara Broccoli's guiding hand on the franchise is only going to be truly appreciated in retrospect.
Forget about your Leo Suters or Jack Lowdens now...they are not well known enough to pass muster as against Amazon's algorithms.
Who knew AI would be what could take down Bond?
If he wasnt a bit of a wooden actor he’d be perfect
I would love to hear how Cavill is playing the same character in Fallout and Argyle. Both films I really enjoyed. Let's be honest, a lot of the Bond actors have had different acting limitations. Moore mostly played heroes, Brosnan has his pain-face, and Dalton can be too thespiany on the big screen. I think Cavill would do just fine, but I see why people have concerns.
Yes I can imagine Amazon considering Suter. I've seen an interview with him and he came across quite well.
Jacob Elordi is Australian but that may not matter as Amazon are in charge. Hopefully Amazon consider British actors first but they may not prioritize British actors. But no American actor, please!
Turner is a better actor, but Cavill is a better movie star. I don't think he's one of the better movies stars around, but he does have a bit presence and charisma and can fill a screen. If I had to pick one (and it's really not a great choice) I'd go for Cavill as he'd be an okay lead big enough to fill a Bond film. I worry Turner would disappear into the film; I like him in telly stuff but he's not a film star.
Absolutely, like Craig or Connery. I'd say Hoult is potentially that guy too.
Folks might say that Roger wasn't a good actor, but watch something like the San Monique extended hotel room scene: that's a masterclass of light, charismatic comedy acting; it's something not just anyone could pull off. If you imagine Lazenby trying to be as sparkling, knowing and funny yet likeable in that scene, it's hard not to picture the whole thing falling on its face because he just couldn't do anything as complex as that. He was an excellent actor at a particular type of acting: you don't get to be that successful if you're rubbish.
Yes, you're right: I've forgotten something which happens only in your wet dreams, silly of me. ;)
Anyway, in other news, I've been invited to a script reading for a amateur theatre company. It's a start.