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I still think he's too old, especially since they did the ageing Bond three films in a row now. And he's too famous as well.
I agree, the Fassbender ship has sailed.
They may have even dodged a bullet with Fassbender as I think I read his motor racing career has rather curtailed his movie acting one because of insurance issues.
Which is NOT easy to say because both Elba and Fassbender are so cool...
I don’t think many eligible British actors would have turned it down. Most seem to accept similar roles come audition time.
Also, I don’t get this discrimination against middle age actors, most Bond castings have been of people of that age group.
First impressions would say, he's got potential. Good shout @HarmonyRockets
He was in The Favourite, if you watched that one. He was also in Mary Queen of Scots, The Last Letter from Your Lover (which used to be brought up all the time by Denbigh because it starred Callum Turner, but I wonder what he thought of Alwyn?), and some other decent films. He's already got a better resume than some of the TV actors mentioned on here, in my opinion.
Oh yeah, and he's starring in a new Hulu series called Conversations With Friends. Up until this point he's been more well known for dating Taylor Swift, but now it seems like his movie career might finally be taking off.
He has the angst of Timothee Chalamet in "Dune" and the intensity of Marlon Brando in his heyday. If it is Eon's plan to make the character younger and explore Bond's early days, then Elordi would seem to be a perfect fit for Bond. Firstly, he's young enough at 24 to do something new with the character, secondly, he isn't a cherub and still looks masculine, and thirdly, he has a devoted fanbase of young followers thanks to "Euphoria."
"Euphoria" is a terrific show and I would say Elordi is the most improved performer from Season 1 to Season 2 (especially in a show with some seriously terrific actors). There is a scene in the second season where he breaks into someone's house and forces them to play a game of Russian Roulette. It's really intense and you get a glimmer of what he could do as a young 007.
I am very excited that he has landed a role in Emerald Fennell's next film. I think he will be a massive talent in years to come. For those whom "Euphoria" may be a 'bit much', watch his Hugo Boss advert which functions as a mini Bond audition.
He's a coffee drinker, so he's got that in common with Bond. He's got gadgets too, of sorts. He could channel his personal experience into the role. With a shave to get rid of the stubble and a haircut, I could see him. He's worth an audition I think. Good find.
Maybe in 10 years if he starts chain smoking, becomes an alcoholic and catches an std or two from a trans prostitute.
I've seen Alwyn in Operation Finale. There's something to him. Worth auditioning.
Problem with Elordi is that he looks like one of the hundreds of generically good looking actors you see on American TV. I actually find myself forgetting what he looks like. That's not a slight on him or his talent as an actor - I've not seen enough of him to fully gauge that.
Spot on !
I thought Variety was using Elordi as an example of the names being discussed for Bond on the internet, in the vein of Idris Elba and Tom Hardy. They weren't suggesting they themselves knew anything about him being considered for the role.
That said, I don't know if there had been much talk (if any) about Elordi on the internet prior to the Variety article. Certainly not on the level of Elba and Hardy.
So put me down for Jack Bannon as a solid choice. A friend sent me the trailer for PENNYWORTH and I think he's got what it may take.
I also really dig his haircut.
Are you saying you see him more in the role of a grown-up Eddie Munster ?
Looks like a frontal toupee.