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Hadn’t thought of that! I like that, and it gives me a further idea…
I’ll spin this a bit further - say this is a Bond villain who wants to appear to be dabbling in the ‘dark arts’ (as @SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ originally said. Think Dr. No or Kananga, someone who wants to scare people around them with tricks/appear all powerful). It’s not just them who has differently coloured eyes/the AI contact lens, but all their goons and henchmen too. The idea is there’s a superstition that when you make a deal with this villain/go into their service these goons gain that physical abnormality and heightened ‘powers’ (ie. Knowing particular people straight away, getting info quickly etc) but in reality it’s just the robot contact lens they’ve had implanted in their retinas.
It’s kinda silly and sci fi, but in enough of a Bondian way I think. And of course Bond will discover what’s happening eventually. As for what their plan is or what this links into that I dunno… I guess if a villain had the ability to communicate/relay information instantly with masses of henchmen through such technology they could orchestrate some sort of attack/theft, potentially organise simultaneous assassinations. With instant communication/info from somewhere else (perhaps the villain is a bit of a hacker too or has inside knowledge of some sort) they’d be able to pull this off and coordinate these goons effectively. Would have to think a bit more about how such technology could be really frightening/used for something bigger though as I’m sure there’s more there.
It's true, I love mythology and I often look for links to it in places where it perhaps wasn't intended! It's a predictable direction for me to go in I know.
That's really cool. Mythology is always fun.
Yeah, I don't hate that at all- like that nuts billionaire who's having transfusions from his son because he think it keeps him young. I guess there's nothing totally new under the sun - Gustav Graves was kind of this, but I like the idea of someone who's changing themselves perhaps more out of vanity. I liked that Silva, for example, had a pretty obvious facelift. I thought that was perfect Bond villain stuff.
I don't think they should really go near physical disability or scarring etc. as those just shouldn't really be associated with villany- we've done that enough.
He disappeared off the grid, but resurrected as an entirely new “entity”; a person who has transhumanly altered his appearance, weaponizing his body, becoming a cult like figure amongst a group of jaded scientists from around the globe, to build a doomsday machine…
I dunno fellas. Just spit balling and kicking the can further down the road.
If it sucks, blow it up and start again, 😂. But this idea of altering the human form, and why, and how it fits into an ultimate plan, is pretty intriguing…
Not sure if it’s what you were going for but it reminds me in theory of Steampunk. It’d be cool to see that type of thing in Bond.
Yeah, modernity that hides under the veil of the ancient.
The backstory and motivation would have to be ironed out. Same for their knowledge or acquirement of the technology integrated, but that general idea could be adapted into many different Bond villains. They could, for instance, be a Scaramanga-esque assassin who wants to orchestrate a series of simultaneous assassinations using the AI lens technology I talked about. They’ve set up this cult of loyal followers, dressed their goons up in the same costume or mask they don to commit their assassinations, and in turn controls them/gives them info about how to commit the killings with the lens tech, thereby making it appear that they themselves have murdered a series of important figures in a short time and in different places (the reason for them assassinating these particular people - perhaps British Government officials or whatever - could be part of their backstory/more personal, and it’d play into the idea of such a character wanting to be known as this mythical, all powerful figure/killer, the worlds greatest assassin… I suppose they’d have to go into this plan with the intention of killing the goons after to avoid the deception coming out, but oh well). It could be a more Stromberg/Drax type villain who wants to create his own little race of transhuman soldiers and destroy the world as we know it. Love your idea about a scientist gone mad. The general technology angle with a cult-like leader is very adaptable overall though. I can see it being applied to many different stories/characters.
Yeah, dunno if any of these could fit into a Bond film as they stand, and further development would answer that question, but you guys really hit on some nice ideas... And I do think with a few more passes around the table, we would have a reasonable $150-200 million 007 adventure.
Every time I popped in to see what you were chatting about, ideas were already grinding forward.
That was good fun today! All interesting ideas with unique little spins, and even unconscious u-turns back to Fleming.
You're a smart bunch.
Peter Thiel.
https://www.ft.com/content/681fa287-f9ff-47f3-9f44-c0736ee0ab53
I originally thought they might go this route in Bond 25 with Blofeld using his brain torture device to 'kill' portions of his own brain (inhibitions and impulse control, say) to enhance his own criminality.
I wouldn't mind at all if they leaned into more of the horror elements in B26 like they did in NTTD. It's Flemingesque and macabre.
Also in NTTD, the bodies falling into the nanobot stew were a nice updating of the piranha pond...which would have induced eyerolls if used again.
Enjoying this discussion.
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/theo-james-fuze-aaron-taylor-johnson-david-mackenzie-1236016700/amp/
My god, just go to the link and look at the two side-by-side pics. Although both are photos of actors, one clearly has the look to be James Bond, the other looks in desperate need of a shower. Combined with that voice, I just can’t believe anyone thought this guy was 007 material (IMO). Just a stunning contrast between these two.
(The film sounds awesome though, and the casting is good for the story; a wonderful director/writer… I’m already looking forward to this)…
Do you like GF?
The novel, no, not much in comparison to the rest of the Fleming books. The film's alright, a relatively infallible entry that's at the bottom of the top 10 like Skyfall or TSWLM
@CrabKey As this discussion is about where Bond goes after Craig, perhaps you could start a separate discussion about Goldfinger, if there’s not one already open, 😂…
(I am being facetious, 😂).
Very much agree . The book is a breezy and entertaining read and I especially enjoy the opening with Bond sitting, having a few drinks, and going over the murder he committed the night before.
But too much of the novel feels as if the story wasn’t well thought out in the least. Entertaining, yes. Incredibly implausible, even for Fleming (who mostly was a genius at making the most bizarre and strange come off as grounded and possible), and confusing as to how the big robbery would have been successful, a yes and yes.
They solved many of the issues and improved upon them in the film (I have no problem with Bond being held captive— but I think I’m in the minority here…).
(Because it's the best Bond film ;) )
Not quite a touche' moment. But I appreciate the humor.
I take a bow, tip my hat, and now exit stage left.
I have never seen Theo James in anything so can't comment on his acting abilities or voice, but he does not look like Bond... at all. Theo James looks like a puppy.
Watch "The Gentlemen" It has convinced me that he could be an outstanding Bond. Throughout the series there were countless moments where I said to myself " that is Bond" .
He has got the "it" factor a Bond actor must have. take a look at the top comments and notice the number of likes.
Binge watching, coming up.