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I didn't catch his reply, but it made me realise that since the media frenzy in the early 60s when they were casting for the first Bond, the appetite for Bond has never abated in this country. We Brits remain as obsessed as ever with our one and only cinematic action hero.
Every half decent looking actor gets asked the question. And they know better than to sound desperate (sure fire way to be disregarded by Eon) so they brush it aside with a joke.
Amazing how the legend has endured, and probably grown. Actors simply want to be James Bond. Even actors who took themselves seriously like Daniel Craig (and maybe Timothy Dalton) succumbed to the lure of Bond.
Long may it continue.
And I stand with you.
What's truly detestable are the lies, deceit and subterfuge; people and organisations in positions of influence abusing power, ruining and ending lives, subverting and flat out breaking the law to cover their own arses. We have a right to the factual truths and not some bullshit coverups posing as the truth. Some people clearly like being lied to and have this romanticised perception of the world that couldn't be more askew. Yet these exposed perpetrators are "victims" and "patriots", meanwhile the whistleblowers and those exposing and uncovering the facts and truths are enemies of the state and traitors. What a joke.
@Gustav, the Sony leaks were unfortunate and many innocent employees suffered but it also uncovered a whole lot of unprofessionalism, negligence and ignorance that those guilty have now had to take ownership of. In the grand scheme of things it exposed many things and although a comparatively trivial matter, Pascal advocating Elba as the next Bond is a factual truth that would have otherwise been relegated to the corridors of just tabloid name chucking amongst the other name of the week favourites as some here were even convinced was the actual case.
In any case, the Bond related stuff during the hacks is comparatively trivial to the whole Snowden and Wiki leaks stuff. @Gustav, this bubble you've created for yourself and live in is as artificial as the "truths" you're so happy to see swept under the carpet; but if you're content to keep swallowing the blue pill, then spare us your lectures on naivety and ethical social practices.
1) For every computer hack or wikileak truth and transparency will indeed come to the surface to a certain extend. But opposed to that, every computer hack or wikileak is still an act of crime when judged through the norms of western judiciary branch.
2) And yes, I believe that secrecy, both in politics and business affairs, is an important part of our society. But opposed to that I also know that the perception and image of establishment politicians and rich CEO's will suffer greatly if they don't correct their negligence and ignorance.
Those two aspects are very important. But as of late, it seems that no establishment politician or influential director or CEO can't do any good anymore. Which is understandable in a society where populism, protectionism and neo-nationalism are on the rise.
But it isn't entirely fair to generalize this, so I stand up for our judiciary branch of western societies and good research journalism as opposed to hacking our society to death. For every Hillary Clinton or Amy Pascal, there's a Julian Assange. And the latter person is not just a wonderful 'Robin Hood', but also a narcissist fulfilled with hate towards one person, and he doesn't care if he destroys harmony, prosperity, unity and welfare in our societies with it. And he certainly doesn't care if that means that Daniel Craig gets a negative image because of it.
*sigh*. So what do you think of former Washington Post research editor/journalist Carl Bernstein?
Don't think so
You're right @NicNac. Sorry :-). In the end I'm an avid Craig-supporter and I truly despise all the false news about 'who will be the next Bond'.
I'm with you, Craig is Bond until we are told differently. Can't stop the press doing what they do. Glad they are interested enough to keep Bond on the front page though
I agree with your assessment that Craig is going to be confronted on Bond soon enough as he comes out of hiding for Othello, and he will have to say something, even if it's to kick the can down the road.
That's the analysis. ;)
Lol true ...yes I prefer Bond have some maturity under his belt.
Potential spoilers below
February 2015
-Rumors spark that Spectre and Bond 25 will share a two story arc, according to a report from Film Divider. Speculation suggests that Léa Seydoux and Christoph Waltz have signed on to reprise their roles, though the accuracy of these rumors is questioned
June 2015
-Variety reports that the distribution rights for the Bond franchise will be up for grabs following Spectre's release and Sony's departure from the series, and lists Warner Bros. as a viable candidate due to their recent partnerships with MGM on films such as the Hobbit franchise and the upcoming "Creed"
July 2015
-Sam Mendes reveals he will not direct any more Bonds after Spectre, making it unlikely for Bond 25 to be a direct sequel to its predecessor
August 2015
-Daniel Craig confirms in an interview he has no plans for the next 2 years, but is considering some theater work in NY, opening up the possibility for another 3 year gap
September 2015
-When asked in an interview for Esquire whether he'd be open to doing a 5th film in his tenure, Craig responds with, "At this moment, no. I have a life and I’ve got to get on with it a bit. But we’ll see.”
October 2015
-Daniel Craig hints in numerous interviews that he'll likely return for Bond 25, but is quoted as 'needing a break.'
-A questionable rumour from Express.co.uk suggests that the series' 25th entry will be a period film, with it being set in the 60s
-Spectre's ending sets us up for a return of a few key cast members
November 2015
-Following Spectre's critical success, Sam Mendes doesn't rule out making his Bond helm a trilogy
-Craig more or less confirms he will be back for Bond 25, saying he is 'not gone yet.'
-In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, producer Michael G. Wilson confirms that a new distributor for the franchise will be chosen sometime near February 2016; also reconfirms a likely return for Craig
-Michael G. Wilson hints at another 3 year gap
-Producer Barbara Broccoli reveals development on B25 could begin sometime near Spring 2016
-Léa Seydoux admits to the press she has not been asked to return for B25, but would love to if given the opportunity
-Daniel Craig is announced to play Iago alongside David Oyelowo in the upcoming "Othello" in 2016, which may interfere with his role in the development of B25
December 2015
-The Mirror stirs rumours that director Guy Ritchie of The Man from UNCLE fame has been tipped to helm Bond 25, after the producers allegedly enjoyed the film
January 2016
-According to reports, Christoph Waltz has signed on to reprise his role as Ernst Stavro Blofeld for two more consecutive Bond films, as long as Craig returns as Bond
-Multiple tabloids claim a similar story in which the producers have offered Daniel Craig to film both Bond 25 and 26 back to back, due to his requests for time off
-While on the Graham Norton show, Ralph Fiennes revealed he will return for another and possibly penultimate time as Bond's boss
February 2016
-Daniel Craig is reported to star in a Todd Field directed limited series adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's Purity
-Daniel Craig's reps confirm he is not "quitting" the role of Bond, despite reports from The Sun that claim otherwise
-Associate producer Gregg Wilson states that creative work for B25 has yet to begin, but that as far as he is concerned, Craig is still Bond
-Wilson also states that they have begun to look for the next real world threat to center a B25 plotline around
-In another likely attempt to stir rumors, The Sun reports that both EoN and MGM are desperate to keep Craig in the role, and are willing to delay B25 to accommodate for his involvements in other plans
-Actor Mark Strong, a close friend of Daniel Craig, is quoted as saying he thinks Craig is done with the role
-The producers are reportedly eyeing Croatia, particularly Dubrovnik, as a filming location for B25 according to Croatian newspaper Croatia Week, after franchises like Game of Thrones and Star Wars had filmed in the country
March 2016
-Multiple outlets report that Poldark's Aidan Turner has been tipped to succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond, and has been rather coy when asked to comment in interviews
-At the Empire Awards, Sam Mendes states that he is still unsure about whether Craig will return or not. "I think you’ve got to feel 100% to come back, and I think he knows that. He needs to have a break and do another role and see how he feels after that. I’ll be watching with as much interest as you guys."
-At an MGM conference call, CEO Gary Barber confirms that Bond films will be released on a three-to-four year cycle; also states that there is 'no rush' for making a distribution deal
-Ben Whishaw states in an interview that he thinks Craig will return
-The Mirror reports that producer Barbara Broccoli is set on The Night Manager's Tom Hiddleston as Craig's replacement, but is likely building on previous rumours
April 2016
-Tom Hiddleston denies having ever had discusstions with EoN about possibly succeeding Craig as Bond
-Sam Mendes' next project is announced for DreamWorks' The Voyeur's Motel, to be directed by Mendes and produced by both him and Steven Spielberg, effectively ruling him out for B25
-Ralph Fiennes tells Den of Geek that he doesn't know whether he will come back as M or not, and that his return relies on Daniel Craig's pending decision
-Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail reports that Barbara Broccoli is set to produce Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool, hinting that there is no urgency in commencing production on B25
May 2016
-Hiddleston further deflates any rumors that he is involved with replacing Craig
-A new addition in a set of likely false tabloid rumours states that an "unknown source" has spotted Tom Hiddleston meeting with producers Barbara and Michael about possibly playing Fleming's creation in a future film
-Hiddleston's representatives deny having ever had talks with EoN
-Daily Mail reports that Daniel Craig has turned down a $68 million deal to return as Bond in both Bond 25 and Bond 26
-Just as the news was catching interest from several media outlets, BBC claims that Bond officials contacted them to deny any validity surrounding the story
-In an interview with Total Film, John Logan hints that he has no plans to script the forthcoming Bond film, going against earlier statements from MGM that confirmed his writing duties for both B24 and B25
-Daniel Craig shows further signs of his departure as he is reported to be in negotiations to star in the film Logan Lucky, alongside Katherine Heigl
-The same report confirms that development on B25 still hasn't commenced and that MGM's distribution deal is still being struck
-Jamie Bell joins a long list of Bond #7 rumours, as does Michael Fassbender
-BirthMoviesDeath, a reliable film news site, reports that Tom Hiddleston has been in "advanced talks" with EoN about Bond
-Sam Mendes announces he will not direct the 25th installment of the Bond franchise
-While talking to The Guardian, Mendes vaguely suggests that the future of the Bond franchise "will not be what you expect." (page 206)
-According to Radio Times, Susanne Bier, known largely for directing John Le Carré's The Night Manager, is on the shortlist to direct Bond 25. If proven true, Bier would become the first female director to take on the helm of Bond film
June 2016
-It is announced that Scott Rudin's Purity TV series has been greenlit and picked up by Showtime for 20 episodes to be filmed in 2017 and air over the course of two years, which may interfere with Craig's schedule for B25
-Susanne Bier addresses Bond 25 rumors; says she would love to do the job
-Metro reports that the next Bond actor will be revealed "probably within the next two weeks" according to bookmaker William Hill. This is unlikely, as EoN's hiring process will have taken much longer had they known Craig would not return
-Former BBC creative director Alan Yentob, who recently met with Barbara Broccoli, reveals that she has not yet made up her mind about Craig's possible successor, further hinting at his departure from the series
-Fan Site James Bond Downunder reports that an announcement is expected in June, but doesn't specify as to what it is for
-Paul Haggis, who co-wrote both Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, says he would love to come back to the series if given the opportunity
-Naomie Harris states that she is still unsure about whether she will return to the series
-Former Bond girl Caterina Murino says the need for fresh challenges is the reason why Craig is "quitting" Bond, but may simply be speculating based on recent press rumours
-007 Magazine, who have proved reliable in the past, reports that Daniel Craig has indeed gone and Tom Hiddleston is the frontrunner having already shot a Bond screentest at Pinewood
-James Bond Radio denies any truth to 007 Magazine's claim based on authoritative sources
-CEO Gary Barber is reported as saying he is considering distributing the Bond franchise through MGM, making the corporation B25's sole distributor, but may be misdirection
-Tom Rothman, head of Sony Pictures, confirms that discusstions have yet to begin regarding potential distributors, but thinks Sony has the upper hand
-At the 2016 CinemaCon, Christoph Waltz reveals he has not yet been approached to return as the classic Bond villain
-Nicolas Winding Refn expresses his interest in directing a future Bond film after acknowledging previous meetings that took place between him and EON for Spectre
-MGM renews their deal with Fox Home Entertainment to distribute Bond related home releases until 2020
-A Reddit user claims that EON have been searching for directors, allegedly having met with Joe Wright, Yann Demange, and Paul McGuigan. The user also claims that Sony will distribute the film and that the producers have hired Steven Knight to write the screenplay
-Deadline reports that Daniel Craig is set to star alongside former Bond girl Halle Berry in Deniz Gamze Erguven's Kings, a film centred around the 1992 LA Riots
July 2016
-Nicolas Winding Refn says he is growing disinterested in franchise films, perhaps ruling himself out of the director's chair for Bond 25. He is, however working on a Japan-based spy thriller with Bond writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade
-Barbara Broccoli's non-Bond film begins filming at Pinewood Studios, and is expected to slow development on Bond 25 during that period
-Graham Rye of 007 Magazine claims that a reliable source told him that Craig is definitely quitting the role
-UK Tabloids tip Margo Robbie as a favorite to become the next Bond girl
-The schedule for Craig's off Broadway play, Othello, reveals a much shorter run than previously thought, leaving more time for Craig to work on Bond 25 should he decide to return
August 2016
-British thriller writer Frederick Forsyth tells Mail on Sunday that there is "absolutely no way" Barbara Broccoli will choose Tom Hiddleston as the 7th actor to portray James Bond
-Michael Fassbender joins a long list of actors rumored to replace Craig, after Barbara Broccoli is reported to have had her eyes on him for a while
-Craig's next film, Steven Soderbergh's Logan Lucky begins filming, and is expected to take 35 days. Soderbergh is known notoriously for his brief shooting schedules
-Bobby Holland Hanton, Craig's 3 time stunt double currently working on 'Thor Ragnarok,' tips Chris Hemsworth as the next actor to take the reigns of 007, saying that he stood "head and shoulders" above the competition from other candidates. Hemsworth himself has expressed interest in playing the role
September 2016
-In the latest set of tabloid nonsense, The Sun creates a falsified MGM "shortlist" of Bond #7s, notably Tom Hiddleston, Michael Fassbender, Charlie Hunnam, Jamie Bell, and famed Bond candidate Idris Elba, who, at this stage, is too old to take the reigns from Craig. Other stories put British actors Tom Hughes (30) and James Norton (31) into the ring
What damage? The tabloids giving Bond and EON free publicity for a year to keep Bond in the public's eye?
Only the most retarded actually believe any of these rumours, as we see the same bullshit from the papers in the fallow period between every Bond film.
If, in a few weeks, EON calmly announce Daniel Craig will return in B25 which will be released in October 2018 who will even remember the likes of Turner, Hiddleston or Hughes were ever serious contenders?
I agree with you on Elba though. This guy has managed to make a career out of being linked with Bond.
Elba has been linked with Bond because of his career, not the other way around. He's used it to his advantage sure but he'd be very successful regardless. It's Luther he owes his career to (I know there's The Wire but he didn't seem to become a household name off the back of that, it was after Luther he started getting higher profile gigs and film roles).
I don't blame him really. He probably knows he won't get it so why not respond to all the questions and get some free publicity? It's not like he started it himself. And I will say that while there's no chance of him actually getting the role I think he'd have been great and I prefer him to ant of the other candidates mentioned. At least he looks like a man. So many of the suggested actors just look way too fresj faced. And we're suggesting Hughes for a period piece/adaptation of the novels too now? Modern Bond, not my preference but he could get away with it. But no way is that the face of a heavy smoking hard drinking WW2 veteran.
Maybe it just depresses me that, for the first time ever, I'm likely to be older than the actor playing Bond (my childhood hero), but I think given how fresh faced actors are nowadays, the minimum age should be at least mid 30s imo. That still gives them enough time to get about 4 or 5 films out of them (and it's unlikely for any actor to do more than that really, regardless of age). Right now the ideal scenario for me would be that DC comes back for one more, and then during the gap between now and Bond 26 Jack O Connell ages noticeably so he's ready to take over.
just wishful thinking of course...
but with nothing concrete coming out, and it's already September of 2016 (granted, we are still well over 16 months away from the start of principle photography of Bond 25, if the November 2018 is still in place.), i want to believe that all of this media and tabloid gibberyjoo is just all crap, and behind the scenes - even with EON's non-Bond film under production, they've been steadfast and diligent about working on Bond 25...
but at the same time.. we haven't even gotten confirmation on any writers working on the script - so, that would lead me to believe that they haven't begun hard work on it yet, and probably wont start until early next year... Meaning Craig's decision could take longer, and we could be waiting until 2019 for the next film..
After wading through all that, it really does raise the question of what's going on w Craig.
I suspect it might simply be business on his part.
ie he won't have anything to say until Babs puts an actual firm offer on the table.
If that's the case then it's her that's holding things up.
It's also possible that they have an informal understanding, thus no sense of urgency, thus they can put any announcement off till they get down to hammering out a deal.
Personally I think Babs is working to her own timetable, and that Craig is waiting for her to firm things up.