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  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
    edited January 2019 Posts: 4,582
    patb wrote: »
    You can be creepy and child like. I agree, I do see the creepyness but is that enough? Creepy is more like a scooby doo villain (sorry to bring that in again)

    He has a vampire-like quality about him (makes sense he was in the Twilight saga). And making the creepiness child-like makes it even creepier, imho.

    Wasn't there a rumor about Bond investigating cannibalism? Or am I making that up? LOL
  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
    Posts: 3,126
    BondAficionado wrote: »
    jake24 wrote: »
    BondAficionado wrote: »
    FWIW, some actor called José A. Fernandez is listed here (https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt2382320/) as a henchman in the film.

    Casting well underway then.

    I remain skeptical, but casting (and listings) have to happen sooner or later so, yeah, maybe.

    What stuck out was that this actor is from the Dominican Republic and recently Craig was on 'holiday' in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which are of course both located in the Caribbean. It's possible EON want to shoot a section of the film there. Interestingly, that pilot who shared the photo of himself and Craig has since deleted it. Now why do that? ;)

    @BondAficionado I wouldn't be surprised if it is a location for Bond 25 that is very interesting
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,462
    I think Mr. Malek has the potential to be an amazing Bond villain. Time will tell if we do indeed get him in the film.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited January 2019 Posts: 17,740
    He certainly has the capability to look creepy when needed:
    elliot.jpg

    Also (if cast), we don't know how he'll look either. The might give him a Bond villain trait; a huge scar or something (a scar is probably unlikely given what happened to Blofeld in SP). Or maybe just a pair of glasses to frame those big eyes of his:
    screen-shot-2018-05-22-at-12-32-45-pm.png

    I just wonder what kind of villain he'll be. I have a hunch it will be a highly intelligent one (evil Q?); a villain who'll challenge Bond in other ways than physically. Given his age in comparison with Craig, they might even want to use that as a factor somehow.
  • patbpatb
    Posts: 4,603
    It's interesting that, if you look at the lists all over the web regarding the best and worst of the Bond main villains, the slight actors come off worst and there is also the issue of age (or lack of it) and this does bring some gravitas. (MR an example?).

    Carver was a very clever guy and manipulated the media, billionaire etc but couldn't blow the skin off a rice pudding. Greene and Graves were also very clever but weak (has there ever been a main villain who was not clever?). So the casting crew either look back and say "what makes a great villain" (based on Bond history) or break with that and go for a young, small guy.
  • echoecho 007 in New York
    edited January 2019 Posts: 6,275
    AgentM72 wrote: »
    The combined recent responses from Malek on the B25 villain issue definitely suggest he's been in some form of discussions.

    I'm just not logistically sure how it could work. It would take one of two extreme solutions. They'd either have to weight all Malek's work toward the back end of the B25 schedule (potentially reasonable, if his villain doesn't have an absolute ton of screentime) or the Mr. Robot shoot would need to be delayed entirely, which seems less likely.

    Without knowing the role, it's hard to say exactly how appropriate he'd be -- but just off type, talent and timing, I personally think he's a perfect choice for a Bond villain.

    I doubt he's up for anything other than the lead villain. He's a potential (likely?) first-time Oscar nominee this year, so it's not the time for him to take on supporting roles.
    Carver was a very clever guy and manipulated the media, billionaire etc but couldn't blow the skin off a rice pudding.

    Is this a common British expression? If so, I love it!
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    edited January 2019 Posts: 12,526
    I wonder whether we won't learn anything major until after Bafta's and Oscars?
  • LudovicoLudovico
    Posts: 15,105
    jake24 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    He really gave it away in that interview. He starts fidgeting and uncomfortably feeling up the table while tapping his lap. I wonder if Kimmel was asked not to mention it but he did anyway.
    My gut feeling is that it is similar to the Villeneuve situation, in that they're in negotiations which will ultimately fall through due to scheduling. Mr. Robot begins filming in February and it'd likely be very difficult to make schedules work. Malek would also likely have to retain his Mr. Robot look for Bond.

    That said, who knows what'll happen. I would be fine with him as the villain.

    I kind of hope you're right as I'm really skeptical about him as a villain. Not skeptical that he will be, I think it's pretty much a given that they want him, but skeptical that he'll be convincing. I wasn't too keen on Ejiofor either.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    Posts: 12,480
    patb wrote: »
    I think he could have enormous fun playing a second in command, off the scale dark and bonkers, meeting a nasty end but please not a the main villain. There is a child like , vulnerabilty about him that would not work.

    Makes me think of Benicio in LTK - yes, a secondary role could work with him. I just don't see him as a main villain.
  • Tuck91Tuck91
    Posts: 1,680
    Maybe maleks character is the head of spectre now
  • LudovicoLudovico
    Posts: 15,105
    Tuck91 wrote: »
    Maybe maleks character is the head of spectre now

    Oh please no!
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,604
    Tuck91 wrote: »
    Maybe maleks character is the head of spectre now

    Tamil Rahani, Perhaps?
  • UnivexUnivex
    edited January 2019 Posts: 6,709
    TripAces wrote: »
    I'm pushing my chips: it's Malek.

    Count me in on that @TripAces. It's Malek. And I'm glad. The guy is a chameleon and a very good thespian. He can play young, he can play old, he can play intense,... If you watch Mr. Robot and Bohemian Rhapsody and the awful remake of Papillon, you'll know what I mean. He's the real deal.

    All in.
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
    Posts: 1,755
    Baz just tweeted a new picture of Craig & he looks excellent. Thin in the face, chiseled jaw. He looks Bond ready now.
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    edited January 2019 Posts: 4,043
    Craig & Viggo.

    I would rather Viggo going up against Craig's Bond than Malek, Malek is getting cast if he does because he's one of the hottest actors around.

    I've not seen him in anything but I think it stinks of trying to cast the flavour of the month.

    Whereas Viggo would have no problem being menacing and charming.

    Those 2, the chemistry between them would be great.
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    Posts: 8,205
    Here's the tweet/photo.



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  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
    Posts: 1,755
    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    Here's the tweet/photo.



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    Thank you!
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
    Posts: 4,582
    Craig STILL wears that braided Aussie snakeskin belt
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,604
    Here's hoping that Baz gives us more news tomorrow night!
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,509
    @Shardlake : the caption say DC is hosting the lunch to honour Green Book. If history repeats itself, then isn't this where DC gets a little drunk and offers a role to someone like Viggo?

    Don't lose hope yet, my man.

    And, yeah, DC is looking ready to kick some ass. I never thought he'd be able to do it!

    (sarc)
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    Posts: 10,591
    Hopefully this means Viggo is on Eon's radar.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    jake24 wrote: »
    Hopefully this means Viggo is on Eon's radar.
    Viggo Mortensen would be a great catch. With any luck it's a film with multiple villains and Viggo is one of them, along with Malek.
  • Tuck91Tuck91
    Posts: 1,680
    Not to be picky but he's got a bit of a gut hanging and doesn't look as muscular as before. theres something weird about this production like as if DC won't be doing much action , won't be the main center character, or it'll just be 1 hr & 45 minutes ala QOS
  • Pierce2DanielPierce2Daniel
    Posts: 4,408
    Interesting...

    Craig came out and supported Three Billboards last year - so he’s made a habit of this. Wouldn’t it be nice if he actually starred in these type of films, instead of hosting lunches for them. Just a thought.

    I think Baz will almost certainly have a story tomorrow, we are only 6-7 weeks out as well.

    Also, aside from Viggo, remember that another star of Green Book is Mahershala Ali and he’s the new star of True Detective (CJF’s old show). He would be nothing short of perfection as the lead villain.
    Mahershala-Ali-tout.jpg

    Though, I think Malek is a done deal and I’m v happy about that.
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
    Posts: 1,755
    Tuck91 wrote: »
    Not to be picky but he's got a bit of a gut hanging and doesn't look as muscular as before. theres something weird about this production like as if DC won't be doing much action , won't be the main center character, or it'll just be 1 hr & 45 minutes ala QOS

    He looks fine.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited January 2019 Posts: 5,970
    The fact that we may have a full cast announced by the end of next month, get's be incredibly excited :D
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,128
    As others have pointed out, Rami Malek is certainly in the picture as far as casting goes. Whether he’s in the cast is a different matter.
    I for one would be happy if he was cast.
    At 38 he’s hardly a youngster. In fact Toby Stephens was just 33 when he played Graves in DAD.
    Malek does look younger than he is though, I still think he could play the lead villain, at least he’s a decent actor that could bring something to the film.
    Time will tell.
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    Posts: 8,205
    Tuck91 wrote: »
    Not to be picky but he's got a bit of a gut hanging and doesn't look as muscular as before. theres something weird about this production like as if DC won't be doing much action , won't be the main center character, or it'll just be 1 hr & 45 minutes ala QOS

    You are being picky. For a 50 year old dude, he looks very fit. There's no gut.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    Posts: 15,423
    Don’t know where all this skepticism on Craig is coming from. He looks great.
  • echoecho 007 in New York
    edited January 2019 Posts: 6,275
    Shardlake wrote: »
    Craig & Viggo.

    I would rather Viggo going up against Craig's Bond than Malek, Malek is getting cast if he does because he's one of the hottest actors around.

    I've not seen him in anything but I think it stinks of trying to cast the flavour of the month.

    Whereas Viggo would have no problem being menacing and charming.

    Those 2, the chemistry between them would be great.

    Maybe you could see him in something?

    I feel if we get a villain younger than Craig, it will be a Zuckerberg type.
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