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I'm not in favour of Hughes, but would be ok with Fassbender (I realize he's older, but he'd be perfect), Hiddleston (second choice), Cavill (third, despite his acting limitations), or Turner.
I like Hemsworth but don't see him as Bond.
I agree on an important need for a more Bondian look asap.
I know just the man to oversee his creation.
Good choice, he's certainly more capable than Dr. Mortner. But he might blow the Budget on fancy space stations.
That's true. He would create the ideal for sure, but he's erratic by nature so it's hard to fully trust him.
And his current location is listed as 'floating amongst the stars'.
It's become so common now. They take so long just to get another film out with Craig. Also if Craig does depart after this next one, I imagine there will be an even longer process in deciding the tone and style of future outings. In addition, Barbara and Michael haven't been in much of a hurry to get the films out on a regular basis in more than a decade.
On a more optimistic note, perhaps B25 will be such an enormous success for Universal to motivate Eon to move quicker and get B26 out within a few years. Perhaps Universal/MGM can hire writer to work on future scripts while a new film is in production? Plan ahead as it were. I'm hoping Eon ceases this practice of concentrating on one film at a time, taking a long break and eventually getting around to another.
Point of contention for some : we'd have another blond Bond.
Positive point: he'd make a Bond that is tall enough.
Indirect question: who would "breed" the best Bond actor?
Tom Hughes could be a left field choice. Very different looking to Craig, but the right height (very important, IMO), and an OK voice. I liked his performance in The Game.
I would preferably see him in more roles before being sure; the roles I've seen in him, are rather cold characters (one of them a murderer). As far as those roles go, I think he's been good.
I think all the others we discuss here, irrespective of acting abilities, at least have some star power.
As far as I remember there were people of various races in Drax s selection of perfect specimens.
If you haven't seen it, The Game is a good place to start. Very Le Carré. And by "very" I mean VERY. He's not playing a Bond like character at all though, but it's a spy drama. There's a Bond connection too, as Paul Ritter (QoS) plays one of the main characters - and Rachael Stirling (daughter of Diana Rigg!) also features.
Hughes would be an unexpected choice though, snd I wouldn't put my money on that ever happening.
If they are looking for someone to take Bond back to the icon he was once known as, I think they could take inspiration with how they pulled this off before. It was needed after the dour Dalton duo, and it's certainly needed now. We need someone who can deliver on charisma and endear an audience without being an open book. I believe Turner suits perfectly for the modern era.
It's like if Barbara met with him to secure him knowing that the Poldark series was close to an end. A bit like her father did with Pierce and Remington Steele. In fact, that's a really close comparison right there, isn't it? Both Irish, both finalising shows on tv. Turner reportedly had early talks with EON. Not too far fetched to think the same scenario is upon us. I wouldn't complain. I'd be happy for it.
Interesting post there @Univex. Let's go deep conspiracy for a little bit. Craig has stated multiple times he's in fact quite done with playing Bond. Turner on the other hand has been bound arms and legs to Poldark, season after season, given the success. Let's think for a bit Turner already landed the job (he met with Barb) but made a deal that he'd do the 5th Poldark season, Craig was begged to do a proper send off ($$$ too) and Turner could slide into the Bond glove comfortably after Craig's departure. Tying it all nicely together.
Turner is that one off precious Bond potential gem, like the previous Bonds (in their own way) once were. Barbara, if she truly has the eye, must have noticed this too. We can only hope.
I think so too, but haven't seen the movie in ages.
As is the case for most names on this thread I guess. I think there's something interesting about Hughes, but that doesn't necessary make him a likely candidate for Bond. I wouldn't be negative to him getting cast, that's where I stand about him at least.
Turner falls into the same category for me, although I could actually see him getting the part. Still think they missed an opportunity with Luke Evans, but now I'm only repeating my past comments.
Here's one timestream.
Daniel Craig: I will keep playing Bond as long as I can
(30 Sep 2015)
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/sep/30/daniel-craig-james-bond-film-role-spectre
Daniel Craig pulls surprise U-turn over playing James Bond again: 'I would miss it terribly'.
(10 October 2016)
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/daniel-craig-next-james-bond-who-will-replace-odds-aidan-turner-tom-hiddleston-idris-elba-james-a7353506.html
Daniel Craig 'signs up to play James Bond in two new movies'
(7 August 2017)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/daniel-craig-reportedly-signs-play-bond-two-new-movies/
James Bond 25: Daniel Craig WON’T quit after all? ‘He could come back again’
JAMES BOND producer Barbara Broccoli is allegedly hopeful that Daniel Craig will be back for a sixth film after all.
(2 Sep 2018)
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1011985/James-Bond-25-Daniel-Craig-quit-stay-another-film-Danny-Boyle-Barbara-Broccoli
Honestly I'm tired of Craig as Bond and the style in general. CR is far and away his best film, that alone says enough. Bond needs be to reinvented in a classical manner, fresh blood and fresh inspiration.
Haha! I'll believe that when I see it. No way Daniel is involved without at least 3 years holiday.
Also for the next Bond, they could choose an actor planning on 2 or 3 films in a controlled way rather than trying for the long haul or to squeeze all the films they can out of an actor. The filmmakers have been confident on other fronts, could strike out in a new direction.
My thoughts exactly, @JeremyBondon. And let's hope that's the case. I'd be one happy fan.
He has a bit of a younger Cavill look to him.
Interesting, he certainly looks like he could be Cavill's younger brother based on those pictures! I usually watch Granchester, so I'll definitely tune in to see how he does in that role. He doesn't have Norton's soft voice either, which is a good thing re. Bond.
actually-- you're bang-on.