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That can be determined with an audition.
I'd add to my previous comment that I prefer when the actor playing the villain is also relatively unknown internationally.
I don’t think you understood my point. :(
From what I understood you mean his acting skills can be lessened if he doesn't speak in his native language? Correct me if I'm wrong.
I felt one problem the cancelled Netflix show 1899 had was that it had brought together all these talented actors from various international shows, but they were limited to acting against other actors who spoke the same language. I think more English-as-a-first-language speakers are getting more open to watching drama that is subtitled, but I don't think it's enough that we'll get a Bond film that has more than 5 minutes of subtitles, and even if we did, I think if two actors are not able to communicate in one language it makes playing against each other difficult (not impossible, mind you).
Obviously an audition would decide one way or another if an actor can speak English, but until then I just feel a bit funny making suggestions that might be totally non-viable for basic reasons.
And whether he plays a hero (StartTrek), or an anti hero (Hell or High Water), I always marvel at his value. He is one helluva solid and consistent performer.
I found him downright creepy in Don't Worry Darling, and would love to see him as the lead villain in the new Bond era.
He'd be older than the new Bond, but not by too much. He's in great shape and could pose a physical, as well as an intellectual match against the younger double-0....
It seems that whatever role Pine plays, his effort is always at the forefront, so he has the talent and charisma to pull off someone truly haunting, a physical and mental match for Bond, and he'd help elevate the entire project by being the opposite force of nature to whomever picks up the tuxedo...
I never give Pine enough credit, but I'd certainly plunk down my $$ to see him give Bond a run for his money... (And there haven't been too many American villains in the series (Savalas, Kotto, Walken, Baker, Davi, Malek. Not a bad rogues gallery, minus Baker and to others, Malek))
Nowadays it's very rare to find actors who don't have at least a functional knowledge of English, although not always enough to be comfortable acting in English at their full capacity, so to speak. Again, an audition would determine it.
...it would be interesting if Cillian Murphy is the next villain (with Nolan as director)
;)
Oh and I'm also watching South African crime series Ludik, with Arnold Vosloo. Apart from Vosloo himself, there are a number of very capable actors there with good "villainous" faces, all veteran actors but pretty much unknown.
Yeah, SA actor Steven John Ward who plays Mihawk on the Netflix show One Piece has great Bond villain potential, having a very Dalton-esque look, but more evil. Could be a great counterpart to Bond.
He's a bit young for a main villain though.
I thought Jandre Le Roux could be a suitably menacing henchman, maybe even a main villain if he's got the acting chops. Rob van Vuuren has a creepy face and the right age. Zane Meas is good too, although he looks like such a nice guy I'm not certain he'd work as a villain.
Anthony Starr, he could make up for a very menacing villain. For me, at least.
Babs Olusanmokun
Chris Pine (I agree, Peter)
Lars Mikkelsen
Dave Chappell
Ricky Gervais
Nicola Walker
Wilem DaFoe
Stellan Skarsgård
Michael Stuhlbarg
Luis Guzman
I do like Skarsgard, always have. And he can play cruel sadists very well. I'm also a big fan of one of his boys, Bill.
There's something appealing about Nicola Walker, and although I never thought of her as a potential antagonist, seeing her name now I think is a good shout...
That's a good shout actually. A bit different looking Seim can be seen in the recent NRK production Makta (Power Play).
Never thought about that, but I agree, she could be great as M!
Yes, please, one day. Before the MCU takes her.
Can you imagine the onscreen tension if Saoirse was the Villian and Jack Lowden was Bond??
I just gained more respect for her.
Antony Starr has the perfect look for a Bond villain, with his piercing gaze and ability to switch from charismatic to terrifying in a heartbeat. And let’s not forget Denzel Washington. It’s honestly surprising he’s never been in the running for a Bond villain role before. His screen presence alone would make him a formidable adversary, bringing a level of sophistication and gravitas that could rival any of Bond's previous enemies. Then there’s Idris Elba—while he’s been frequently mentioned as a potential Bond, I personally think he’d excel as a villain. His commanding presence and charisma could create a truly iconic adversary.
And can we talk about female villains? Bond films need more of them! Charlize Theron would absolutely crush it as a femme fatale—dangerous, elegant, and utterly ruthless. Lena Headey, with her ability to play icy, complex characters, would also be perfect. And while this may seem like a wild suggestion, hear me out: Meryl Streep. I know it’s a bit unconventional, but she’s such an extraordinary actress, she could easily bring depth and nuance to a villainous role. Why not give her the chance to surprise us?
The next Bond film could use a shake-up in the villain department, and these actors would be perfect for the job.