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  • Since62Since62
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    Again people are talking about a "shortlist" for actors who might portray Bond in upcoming film !!! That just won't work ! He's got to have some height !
  • LudovicoLudovico
    Posts: 15,110
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    Thank heavens for Daniel Craig.

    Sadly I tend to believe the current batch of potential Bonds far worse than the options of 2005.

    Same here. I could easily have seen West or Purefoy as Bond. Based on the pictures above and the pictures alone I think Daniel Goddard might have worked. Maybe Alex O'Lachlan too. But I don't know how good actors they were.

    Certain facial expressions on Alex O'lachlan remind me of Jeremy Piven.
    I was never really sold on Julian McMahon, but compared to the likes of Theo James and Timothee Chamalet, he comes across like Connery in his prime.

    But Chalamet is not seriously considered, surely.

    Anyway, I had a quick read through this article below. Don't think that they'll know what kind of actor they're looking for until NTTD is released:
    https://amp.cinemablend.com/news/2572339/james-bond-producers-acting-like-they-have-no-idea-whos-going-to-take-over-007-daniel-craig
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,203
    Ludovico wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    Thank heavens for Daniel Craig.

    Sadly I tend to believe the current batch of potential Bonds far worse than the options of 2005.

    Same here. I could easily have seen West or Purefoy as Bond. Based on the pictures above and the pictures alone I think Daniel Goddard might have worked. Maybe Alex O'Lachlan too. But I don't know how good actors they were.

    Certain facial expressions on Alex O'lachlan remind me of Jeremy Piven.
    I was never really sold on Julian McMahon, but compared to the likes of Theo James and Timothee Chamalet, he comes across like Connery in his prime.

    But Chalamet is not seriously considered, surely.

    Anyway, I had a quick read through this article below. Don't think that they'll know what kind of actor they're looking for until NTTD is released:
    https://amp.cinemablend.com/news/2572339/james-bond-producers-acting-like-they-have-no-idea-whos-going-to-take-over-007-daniel-craig

    Although, over dinner, Barbara and Cary Fukunaga did discuss possible candidates;

  • QsCatQsCat London
    Posts: 253
    talos7 wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    Thank heavens for Daniel Craig.

    Sadly I tend to believe the current batch of potential Bonds far worse than the options of 2005.

    Same here. I could easily have seen West or Purefoy as Bond. Based on the pictures above and the pictures alone I think Daniel Goddard might have worked. Maybe Alex O'Lachlan too. But I don't know how good actors they were.

    Certain facial expressions on Alex O'lachlan remind me of Jeremy Piven.
    I was never really sold on Julian McMahon, but compared to the likes of Theo James and Timothee Chamalet, he comes across like Connery in his prime.

    But Chalamet is not seriously considered, surely.

    Anyway, I had a quick read through this article below. Don't think that they'll know what kind of actor they're looking for until NTTD is released:
    https://amp.cinemablend.com/news/2572339/james-bond-producers-acting-like-they-have-no-idea-whos-going-to-take-over-007-daniel-craig

    Although, over dinner, Barbara and Cary Fukunaga did discuss possible candidates;

    Yes, veryyyy interesting to imagine who may have been named.

    Was David Morrissey really considered at the time of Casino Royale?!
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited August 2021 Posts: 5,970
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  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    Posts: 16,359
    QsCat wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    Thank heavens for Daniel Craig.

    Sadly I tend to believe the current batch of potential Bonds far worse than the options of 2005.

    Same here. I could easily have seen West or Purefoy as Bond. Based on the pictures above and the pictures alone I think Daniel Goddard might have worked. Maybe Alex O'Lachlan too. But I don't know how good actors they were.

    Certain facial expressions on Alex O'lachlan remind me of Jeremy Piven.
    I was never really sold on Julian McMahon, but compared to the likes of Theo James and Timothee Chamalet, he comes across like Connery in his prime.

    But Chalamet is not seriously considered, surely.

    Anyway, I had a quick read through this article below. Don't think that they'll know what kind of actor they're looking for until NTTD is released:
    https://amp.cinemablend.com/news/2572339/james-bond-producers-acting-like-they-have-no-idea-whos-going-to-take-over-007-daniel-craig

    Although, over dinner, Barbara and Cary Fukunaga did discuss possible candidates;

    Yes, veryyyy interesting to imagine who may have been named.

    Was David Morrissey really considered at the time of Casino Royale?!

    It does seem to be so. He is a terrific actor but I agree a slightly off the wall choice. Still, I like that they were casting their net wide.
  • FatherValentineFatherValentine England
    Posts: 737
    QsCat wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    Thank heavens for Daniel Craig.

    Sadly I tend to believe the current batch of potential Bonds far worse than the options of 2005.

    Same here. I could easily have seen West or Purefoy as Bond. Based on the pictures above and the pictures alone I think Daniel Goddard might have worked. Maybe Alex O'Lachlan too. But I don't know how good actors they were.

    Certain facial expressions on Alex O'lachlan remind me of Jeremy Piven.
    I was never really sold on Julian McMahon, but compared to the likes of Theo James and Timothee Chamalet, he comes across like Connery in his prime.

    But Chalamet is not seriously considered, surely.

    Anyway, I had a quick read through this article below. Don't think that they'll know what kind of actor they're looking for until NTTD is released:
    https://amp.cinemablend.com/news/2572339/james-bond-producers-acting-like-they-have-no-idea-whos-going-to-take-over-007-daniel-craig

    Although, over dinner, Barbara and Cary Fukunaga did discuss possible candidates;

    Yes, veryyyy interesting to imagine who may have been named.

    Was David Morrissey really considered at the time of Casino Royale?!

    Watch him as The Governor in The Walking Dead and he has a certain charm, decent looks, and physical presence. You could see why they would consider him on a list of ten or so candidates. It doesn't mean that he was ever close to the role, but when you are EON and you've got an actor who is probably 6 feet tall, dark haired, decent looking, British, etc, then you've got to look at him just in case.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    Posts: 16,359
    He even buffed up a bit for Basic Instinct 2 apparently.
  • LudovicoLudovico
    Posts: 15,110
    Was Paul Blackthorne ever considered around 2005 or that was just a rumour? He played the main villain in season 3 of 24. Good face but I was never convinced by him.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,203
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Was Paul Blackthorne ever considered around 2005 or that was just a rumour? He played the main villain in season 3 of 24. Good face but I was never convinced by him.

    I’m not familiar with him but I’ve seen worse; he has a Billy Zane look to him.

  • Risico007Risico007
    Posts: 9,846
    I know Christian Bale was up for 007 a batman website (batman-on-filpm.com) said Bale had the choice between 007 and Batman he choose Batman as the more interesting Choice... Which I can kind of see I remember in 05 people saying Howe Bale would of played Bond like Brosnan but to me Bale loves the darker edge of characters so no if he was Bond he would of played it even darker then Craig hell he would of made Craig look like Brosnan lol
  • Since62Since62
    Posts: 1,630
    Agreed ! I think Bale -- given his comments about portraying murdering psychopaths -- would have played Bond as a KILLER. I think Hardy would, too. Otherwise it just would come out as Craig-like, and there's little point in repeating the storyline arc. Of course, Hardy and Bale each could portray dapper and charming if they want, and, perhaps, for them THAT would be the acting challenge !
  • LudovicoLudovico
    Posts: 15,110
    talos7 wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Was Paul Blackthorne ever considered around 2005 or that was just a rumour? He played the main villain in season 3 of 24. Good face but I was never convinced by him.

    I’m not familiar with him but I’ve seen worse; he has a Billy Zane look to him.

    I'm not familiar with him either. He had his well, err, 24 hours of glory back in the days then reverted back to obscurity. If anything he was too tall (!) for Bond.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    edited September 2021 Posts: 1,318
    Farewell Craig. Hello Turner. To be announced 2022. Getting closer every day, gents. Out with dark en emo Bond, let's go back to the unbeatable roots of Bond. The one we all love. Bond with actual wit and humour, not to forget charisma and style. Turner has these elements in spades, naturally.

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  • UnivexUnivex
    Posts: 6,709
    JeremyBondon wrote: »
    Farewell Craig. Hello Turner. To be announced 2022. Getting closer every day, gents. Out with dark en emo Bond, let's go back to the unbeatable roots of Bond. The one we all love. Bond with actual wit and humour, not to forget charisma and style. Turner has these elements in spades, naturally.

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    I'd love that to happen, @JeremyBondon, my friend. Would put my mind at ease. But, in all fairness, I have no faith whatsoever that it will happen. I truly believe it won't actually.

    In the diminished chance it will come to fruition, I'll call you up for martinis at St. James pub in Piccadilly.

    But I truly think Turner will be the one who got away. And god knows what kind of Bond we'll get next time around, whenever that will be.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,132
    I predict the new Bond will come sooner than we think. Possibly announced late 2022 for a 2023/2024 release.
    And whoever is cast, I will give them a fair chance to prove themselves. Yes, Craig was an unusual casting choice in 2005, and I loved CR.
    So it’ll be the same for Bond #7
    Yes even if it’s Turner…Aidan Turner @JeremyBondon & @Mendes4Lyfe ;)
  • UnivexUnivex
    Posts: 6,709
    Aidan Turner would make an excellent Bond. Back to classic mode. Back to formula.

    All I want.
  • Risico007Risico007
    edited September 2021 Posts: 9,846
    Univex wrote: »
    Aidan Turner would make an excellent Bond. Back to classic mode. Back to formula.

    All I want.

    I hear its Tom Hardy :D
    https://screenrant.com/james-bond-movie-tom-hardy-poster-fan-art/
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    Posts: 16,359
    Benny wrote: »
    I predict the new Bond will come sooner than we think. Possibly announced late 2022 for a 2023/2024 release.

    I can imagine the new MGM will perhaps push for a new one as quickly as possible, I wouldn't expect a gap of less than 3 years though, especially with a new Bond to find, so 2024 sounds about right, yeah.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,203
    It’s telling that they are announcing that the search begins in 3 months .Even now, I think there is probably a bit going on behind the scenes . I’m sure there are actors who have piqued their interest and there are actors who have their agents working at promoting them as a potential Bond.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    Posts: 16,359
    talos7 wrote: »
    It’s telling that they are announcing that the search begins in 3 months .Even now, I think there is probably a bit going on behind the scenes . I’m sure there are actors who have piqued their interest and there are actors who have their agents working at promoting them as a potential Bond.

    Oh yes I'm sure you're right; especially with the agents pushing their people. I would imagine they can't move for headshots being posted through their door! :D
  • Since62Since62
    Posts: 1,630
    Risico007 wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    Aidan Turner would make an excellent Bond. Back to classic mode. Back to formula.

    All I want.

    I hear its Tom Hardy :D
    https://screenrant.com/james-bond-movie-tom-hardy-poster-fan-art/

    Hardy is too short for it.
  • BoycottBoycott
    Posts: 11
    While I think Tom Hardy would make a fine Bond I hope the chosen replacement is actually an actor of a lower profile. I know it sounds weird to say that someone can be too big or too accomplished to play the character but I personally believe James Bond is such an icon that it should be the role that defines and makes the actor who gets the opportunity to play him.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited September 2021 Posts: 16,359
    I think Hardy would be great, but mid-forties now is maybe a bit older than they'd probably be hoping for; plus he might be a bit too close to the Craig mould.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,203
    I’m very open to other possibilities, but if I had to choose from three actors they would be, in no particular order…

    Jack Lowden

    Aidan Turner

    Nicholas Hoult



  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,963
    talos7 wrote: »
    I’m very open to other possibilities, but if I had to choose from three actors they would be, in no particular order…

    Jack Lowden

    Aidan Turner

    Nicholas Hoult



    Instead of me constantly putting him down, I'm curious to hear some insight and opinions from those who do want him to fill 007's shoes - what is it about Nicholas Hoult that screams James Bond to you?
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    Posts: 16,359
    For me almost none of the candidates discussed scream James Bond especially, but Hoult is roughly the right type and has a lot of movie experience which I would say is pretty vital, plus he's a very good actor.
  • patbpatb
    Posts: 4,611
    Surely, it's more subtle than "screaming James Bond" they are meant to be actors after all. We cant expect the actors to be driving AMs and drinking V Martini's. IMHO we are looking for the potential to become a great Bond and that could be a new type of Bond (as happened with DC). Hoult ticks certain/many boxes, especially if they go for a lighter, more comic tone but he is still good with the physical stuff.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,203
    Well sometimes a good idea begins with a whisper; ten to even five years ago I would have not even Hoult a glance, but he is a very talented actor who continues to grow into his looks. His choice of roles has been diverse, showing that he can be light and charming but also dark. He’s a perfect age, is talk and has a good voice. Also, he was the runner up for the role of Batman ; the powers that be obviously see potential for him to carry a franchise.
  • Since62Since62
    Posts: 1,630
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    I’m very open to other possibilities, but if I had to choose from three actors they would be, in no particular order…

    Jack Lowden

    Aidan Turner

    Nicholas Hoult



    Instead of me constantly putting him down, I'm curious to hear some insight and opinions from those who do want him to fill 007's shoes - what is it about Nicholas Hoult that screams James Bond to you?

    A very well-asked question. Seriously, man...
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