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I think a subtle Scottish, or English with a hint of Scottish is the most appropriate accent for Bond, given his heritage and the places he lived. I don't want him sounding too posh.
But that's really not that important if the actor has other qualities.
Agree. Don't think Bond as mildly good looking kebab shop owner works for me.
That's because you watch them with Western eyes. We actually want a storyline, they just want entertainment and good songs. Anything goes in a bollywood film. If you really want to laugh: watching their remake of 'The Italian Job' is absolutely hilarious, it makes no sense at all. But you have to watch them through children's eyes in a way.
This counts for the action films. The more serious ones can actually be good films in the Western's perspective of film making.
My absolute favorite is Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. A fun but still very romantic take on Shakespeare. It has absolutely everything: catchy music, very, no, very sensual seduction, fun action, revenge, love, betreyal. All shot at a location you'll like, Udaipur (where the floating palace is).
Oh and on the 'British' accent: never under estimate the quality of someone's accent. I often have to explain to Brits that no, I'm not from the north close to the Scottish border. Never been there. I was born and have lived all my life on the continent.
I don't under estimate the quality of someone's accent, but my point was that non brit actors can't 'do' an effective brit accent (whether Irish, Scottish or English).
Quite a few A-Listers in this list of awful acting: http://whatculture.com/film/10-famous-american-actors-awful-british-accents?page=11.
I'll admit I can't think of any males off the top of my head. Hypothetically, it shouldn't matter though, which is my point. That doesn't mean one should actively pursue a non British actor for the part. Of course, a Brit is the most likely choice, as it should be. Just that one shouldn't exclude non-Brits if they are up to the job.
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......because Bond is white.
I sure hope Gillian Anderson has a good British accent: she was raised partly in England!
I'll give you that one, Julianne Moore can also put on a decent English accent. However, no one has named a male actor yet.
And Myers @bondjames was raised practically a Brit whilst growing up in Canada by his English parents, who exposed him to Seventies British sitcoms and the like. Though that being said, he's English accent in Inglorious Bastards was pretty awful.
Pierce Brosnan should never have been Bond, but he should have been The Saint.
Not if Game of Thrones is anything to go by he can't.
Templer should be played by a Brit. The Moore version was class, the Kilmer version was dire.
Agreed, and agreed.
I'm inclined to agree. He would have been a better Saint.
Not sure about the Brit part (as I said, I think it depends on the actor) but I agree that Kilmer was a disgraceful abomination. The film's only worth watching for Shue and the always excellent Rade Serbedzija, as well as some interesting early filming in Moscow before it became fashionable.
Downey Jr and Depps attempts at English accents are awful. Both good actors, but they cant do the accent convincingly. Reference From Hell as Depps worst attempt.