Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    Well it could really sell the action scenes. When Bond is in freefall for example.

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    Well it could really sell the action scenes. When Bond is in freefall for example.

    It appears to be quite aerodynamic. It would split the air and lower the resistance. Rather like a boat, ship, automobile, airplane or rocket with a pointed bow (I'll just use the nautical term, intended for all those objects listed).
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    Since62 wrote: »
    Well it could really sell the action scenes. When Bond is in freefall for example.

    It appears to be quite aerodynamic. It would split the air and lower the resistance. Rather like a boat, ship, automobile, airplane or rocket with a pointed bow (I'll just use the nautical term, intended for all those objects listed).

    You know how Tom Cruise always has a sustained running scene in his action films ? Well, Eddie Munster could always have a sustained scene of him falling through the air - jumping off buildings, out of planes, off ships, off cars...it could be his thing.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    Harry Eden. He was in Flashbacks Of A Fool with Daniel Craig, playing Craig's younger self (Joe Scot). Eden looks Bondian. I don't know what he's up to these days, but Maybe EON can add him to the list.
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    I feel we're going round in circles/have had this conversation about Bannon's hairline before. Not like an odd hairline or even a noticeable toupee disqualifies you from playing Bond. Speaking of hairlines, there's this too:

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    But as I said, I think I've posted all that before... Bannon's been on my list for a while now, just going from Pennyworth... It'd make sense to consider him.
  • I suspect there are vested interests
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    I suspect there are vested interests

    Indeed. I feel somewhat sorry for some of these actors being mentioned, many of whom are actually quite talented and worth considering for this part. Even in a potential Bond audition they won't get as much flack about their appearances as they do among us here. Perhaps because BB/MGW and the casting directors don't have any hang ups about their own hair and jawlines... more likely because they actually watch these actor's work though...
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Like it or not while subjective , appearance is part of the package.
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    talos7 wrote: »
    Like it or not while subjective , appearance is part of the package.

    It is, but there's a tendency to focus on relatively minute details and loose sight of the big picture. I mean, it can be applied to anything really - Craig's blonde hair/rugged looks (Connery's hair/looks too), Moore's facial mole, the jaw lines of various actors, how tall they are etc. Many actors just have very distinctive or even unusual looking faces (like I said, Robert Pattinson falls into this category). Take Bannon here - the guy plays a very Bondian character in Pennyworth, has a cool, confident screen presence, is the right age, seems to be an accomplished actor, and may even bring something new to the role. It's highly likely the producers will be talking about him as a candidate... Why would his hairline disqualify him? I'll go one step further, why would fans on a forum making jokes about him looking like Eddie Munster disqualify him?

    If appearance was purely what the producers went on, then Connery and Craig would certainly not have gotten the role. Would have been a shame had they not even auditioned them, I'm sure you can agree.
  • Agent_Zero_OneAgent_Zero_One Ireland
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    THE Idris Elba

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    Old, but would still draw younger audiences. Controversial casting that would be good PR and do well in additional markets (Africa, The Americas, Middle East, Europe). Oozes masculinity. Is well known enough to pull fans from other streaming services. Duration of tenure is an issue, production would have to start soon. Out of all the black actors I don’t see anyone being nearly as good of a fit as Mr. Idris. Not casting him could be a missed opportunity, that might not resurface in the same calibre in a long time. Would be a continuation of Craig’s type of physicality and presence yet easier to contrast with a more comedic/romantic/nostalgic successor afterwards (in other words a very good transition)
    I would've really enjoyed Elba as Bond, 10 years ago. He's just aged out of it at this point.
  • Agent_Zero_OneAgent_Zero_One Ireland
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    Slim Jim Fassbender

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    Would be the first bond to actually look Scottish. Looks better in a stubble than Craig did.
    See above.
  • You could easily cover his gray hairs though. People do age better these days.
  • Agent_Zero_OneAgent_Zero_One Ireland
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    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Not having Fassbender as Bond, hurts the same way Daniel Day-Lewis never became Bond. Although, with Day-Lewis' history of turning down big roles, I think he would have turned down Bond as well.

    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.
    Simple, production schedule. On the old 2 year cycle they would still be brilliant, now it's not really practical.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    007HallY wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Like it or not while subjective , appearance is part of the package.

    It is, but there's a tendency to focus on relatively minute details and loose sight of the big picture. I mean, it can be applied to anything really - Craig's blonde hair/rugged looks (Connery's hair/looks too), Moore's facial mole, the jaw lines of various actors, how tall they are etc. Many actors just have very distinctive or even unusual looking faces (like I said, Robert Pattinson falls into this category). Take Bannon here - the guy plays a very Bondian character in Pennyworth, has a cool, confident screen presence, is the right age, seems to be an accomplished actor, and may even bring something new to the role. It's highly likely the producers will be talking about him as a candidate... Why would his hairline disqualify him? I'll go one step further, why would fans on a forum making jokes about him looking like Eddie Munster disqualify him?

    If appearance was purely what the producers went on, then Connery and Craig would certainly not have gotten the role. Would have been a shame had they not even auditioned them, I'm sure you can agree.

    While you make good points ; an actor’s appearance does come into play and the powers that be see various traits through the same subjective eyes as the rest of us. In the case of someone like Bannon, Barbara Broccoli may see nothing objectionable about his hairline and would play no part in considering him for the role; or, she may feel that it’s too extreme and distracting.
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    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Not having Fassbender as Bond, hurts the same way Daniel Day-Lewis never became Bond. Although, with Day-Lewis' history of turning down big roles, I think he would have turned down Bond as well.

    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.
    Simple, production schedule. On the old 2 year cycle they would still be brilliant, now it's not really practical.

    I would argue that the new cycles give actors more freedom in between shooting. It just shortens their tenure in numbers. Let’s not forget Lazenby did one, and dalton did two.
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    talos7 wrote: »
    007HallY wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Like it or not while subjective , appearance is part of the package.

    It is, but there's a tendency to focus on relatively minute details and loose sight of the big picture. I mean, it can be applied to anything really - Craig's blonde hair/rugged looks (Connery's hair/looks too), Moore's facial mole, the jaw lines of various actors, how tall they are etc. Many actors just have very distinctive or even unusual looking faces (like I said, Robert Pattinson falls into this category). Take Bannon here - the guy plays a very Bondian character in Pennyworth, has a cool, confident screen presence, is the right age, seems to be an accomplished actor, and may even bring something new to the role. It's highly likely the producers will be talking about him as a candidate... Why would his hairline disqualify him? I'll go one step further, why would fans on a forum making jokes about him looking like Eddie Munster disqualify him?

    If appearance was purely what the producers went on, then Connery and Craig would certainly not have gotten the role. Would have been a shame had they not even auditioned them, I'm sure you can agree.

    While you make good points ; an actor’s appearance does come into play and the powers that be see various traits through the same subjective eyes as the rest of us. In the case of someone like Bannon, Barbara Broccoli may see nothing objectionable and would play no part in considering him for the role; or, she may feel that it’s too extreme and distracting.

    I think it's likely the case that they'd look at the actor's work anyway. I doubt they have a desk full of head shots and point to whichever one 'looks right' or who has a 'weak jawline' or 'funny hair' or whatever.

    If something about their appearance just isn't right in the context of that work/audition for this part, then fine. But the fact is it's unlikely to impact Bannon in the eyes of the producers. Again, he has all the above qualities I mentioned and is even is arguably good looking in that dark sort of way. To be honest I think it can be applied to most of the actors being discussed here. There's simply no concrete criteria for appearance for a future Bond actor that can be applied across the board.
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    007HallY wrote: »
    I feel we're going round in circles/have had this conversation about Bannon's hairline before. Not like an odd hairline or even a noticeable toupee disqualifies you from playing Bond. Speaking of hairlines, there's this too:

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    But as I said, I think I've posted all that before... Bannon's been on my list for a while now, just going from Pennyworth... It'd make sense to consider him.

    Always liked that illustration. I don't believe Fleming ever described Bond's hairline. Correct me if I'm mistaken.

    007HallY wrote: »
    I suspect there are vested interests

    Indeed. I feel somewhat sorry for some of these actors being mentioned, many of whom are actually quite talented and worth considering for this part. Even in a potential Bond audition they won't get as much flack about their appearances as they do among us here. Perhaps because BB/MGW and the casting directors don't have any hang ups about their own hair and jawlines... more likely because they actually watch these actor's work though...

    Speaking of jawlines.........another illustration of Fleming's Bond ..... this one by George Almond.

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  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
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    Michael Fassbender will forever be the one who got away. I'd given my left testicle for Fassie instead of Craigski.
  • Michael Fassbender will forever be the one who got away. I'd given my left testicle for Fassie instead of Craigski.

    Craig was irreplaceable in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.
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    You could easily cover his gray hairs though. People do age better these days.

    He's still too old.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
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    Michael Fassbender will forever be the one who got away. I'd given my left testicle for Fassie instead of Craigski.

    Craig was irreplaceable in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

    Disagree. Fassbender is the better actor and has the Bond look, unlike Craig.
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    Michael Fassbender will forever be the one who got away. I'd given my left testicle for Fassie instead of Craigski.
    Suit yourself. After all, it's your testicle.
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    Michael Fassbender will forever be the one who got away. I'd given my left testicle for Fassie instead of Craigski.

    Craig was irreplaceable in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

    Disagree. Fassbender is the better actor and has the Bond look, unlike Craig.

    Didn’t think I would have to do this

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    They should have kept Craig’s hair longer on the sides for the remainder of his tenure. Made him look younger.

    I am more interested in hearing who you’d have picked if it was between Fassie and your boy Turner.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
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    Michael Fassbender will forever be the one who got away. I'd given my left testicle for Fassie instead of Craigski.

    Craig was irreplaceable in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

    Disagree. Fassbender is the better actor and has the Bond look, unlike Craig.

    Didn’t think I would have to do this

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    They should have kept Craig’s hair longer on the sides for the remainder of his tenure. Made him look younger.

    I am more interested in hearing who you’d have picked if it was between Fassie and your boy Turner.

    Commander Bondski, the most lethal KGB agent the world has ever seen. Seriously, he would have been marvelous against Fassbender, as the leading henchman.

    Difficult question indeed. I reckon my vote would still go to Turner, but only barely. Say 60/40.
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    Michael Fassbender will forever be the one who got away. I'd given my left testicle for Fassie instead of Craigski.

    Craig was irreplaceable in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

    Disagree. Fassbender is the better actor and has the Bond look, unlike Craig.

    Didn’t think I would have to do this

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    They should have kept Craig’s hair longer on the sides for the remainder of his tenure. Made him look younger.

    I am more interested in hearing who you’d have picked if it was between Fassie and your boy Turner.

    Commander Bondski, the most lethal KGB agent the world has ever seen. Seriously, he would have been marvelous against Fassbender, as the leading henchman.

    Difficult question indeed. I reckon my vote would still go to Turner, but only barely. Say 60/40.

    What if Fassbender colours his hair black, would he win then?
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
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    Michael Fassbender will forever be the one who got away. I'd given my left testicle for Fassie instead of Craigski.

    Craig was irreplaceable in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

    Disagree. Fassbender is the better actor and has the Bond look, unlike Craig.

    Didn’t think I would have to do this

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    They should have kept Craig’s hair longer on the sides for the remainder of his tenure. Made him look younger.

    I am more interested in hearing who you’d have picked if it was between Fassie and your boy Turner.

    Commander Bondski, the most lethal KGB agent the world has ever seen. Seriously, he would have been marvelous against Fassbender, as the leading henchman.

    Difficult question indeed. I reckon my vote would still go to Turner, but only barely. Say 60/40.

    What if Fassbender colours his hair black, would he win then?

    No. There's more to it other than hair colour. Haha.
  • QsCatQsCat London
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    Slim Jim Fassbender

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    Would be the first bond to actually look Scottish. Looks better in a stubble than Craig did.
    See above.

    Fassbender missing out on Bond would be like if Brosnan had missed out. Criminal.
  • QsCatQsCat London
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    Michael Fassbender will forever be the one who got away. I'd given my left testicle for Fassie instead of Craigski.

    Craig was irreplaceable in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

    Disagree. Fassbender is the better actor and has the Bond look, unlike Craig.
    Michael Fassbender will forever be the one who got away. I'd given my left testicle for Fassie instead of Craigski.

    Craig was irreplaceable in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

    Disagree. Fassbender is the better actor and has the Bond look, unlike Craig.

    Didn’t think I would have to do this

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    They should have kept Craig’s hair longer on the sides for the remainder of his tenure. Made him look younger.

    I am more interested in hearing who you’d have picked if it was between Fassie and your boy Turner.

    Commander Bondski, the most lethal KGB agent the world has ever seen. Seriously, he would have been marvelous against Fassbender, as the leading henchman.

    Difficult question indeed. I reckon my vote would still go to Turner, but only barely. Say 60/40.

    Come on, Fassbender surely to God!
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    That Barbara saw Bond in Craig is amazing. I would have ruled him out instantly.

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