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There were a couple of other names that came and went. Some very famous and some complete unknowns. I remember there was one who played a small role in that 2005 King Arthur movie, he was barely more than extra and apparently looked a lot like Sean Connery on some pictures. And there was the actor playing the villain in the third season of 24. Not sure if there was any truth to these rumours.
It's been the cycle for the last 4 years now
It was the same then to honestly.
The reality of the casting behind the scenes may have been a much tighter (and realistic) shortlist. So far as the press were concerned it was wide open.
Names like Clive Owen, Sam Worthington (where has he gone), Ewan McGregor, the list went on and on and on. Every other day stories ran with the 'bookies odds are slashed' BS just like they do now. Even Robbie Williams was tipped at one point!! I actually think I was the only person not mentioned to be honest.
If you're referring to Casino Royale, Campbell and the title of the film were announced in February of 2005. Craig was announced in October of the same year.
How about a younger Bond and father figure M, but the villain being a distorted perverted mother figure
As time goes on there'll be more rumours, probably lesser known actors. Extras in a film or a series, stuntmen, soap actors, what have you. I kind of hope some stage actors will be mentioned.
I was totally opposed to Cavill as Bond re: carrying a movie until I saw him in U.N.C.L.E., and yet I feel like he has slipped back into seeming unable to carry a franchise again.
I personally feel even Craig only has a truly commanding, consistent presence in two of his Bond movies.
I can almost always sense that Cavill is acting, and can see him contemplating his lines as he delivers them .
Theo seems positioned similarly to Craig by playing the love interest in a woman-led blockbuster franchise. He also just dipped on a show he's on that got renewed as I'm guessing he no longer is interested, or perhaps he doesn't want to put himself in a Brosnan box with a tv show renewal deal.
From Deadline:
I looked it up and I can't tell if Belinda Campbell is in any way related to Martin, but if they are, they don't do credited work together it seems.
I don't know much about Theo James. What his acting like? He looks in great shape, is good looking and doesn't have a permabeard in all his photos.
If he's a solid actor then I'll certainly back him along with Jack Lowden.
I'm surprised by that, I don't agree.
Hoult. Lowden and James , as well as A. Turner, are three of my top prospects… at the moment.
Now it's not mutually exclusive. And it's very possible that a person 8s better known on stage, but can very well do the transition on the big screen.
Barbara Broccoli talking about Idris Elba from Deadline
Not sure what to make of that to be honest, I think it's Barbara keeping her cards close to her chest but also acknowledging that nothing is off the table
This surfaced the other day on a number of entertainment sites. It does nothing to imply that Idris is being considered . It is a gracious, sincere, measured, diplomatic response to a reporter’s question.
It's not mutually exclusive, obviously there are lots of folk who can do both, but it is a skill which has to be developed and I don't really want someone having to learn how to do screen acting whilst doing this particular job. There isn't time for that, they have to hit the ground running. They won't be picking someone who doesn't have a lot of screen experience.
It's crazy how young actors look today compared to how they looked in the 60s. If I was watching DN or OHMSS for the first time and you told me that Connery was only 31 and Lazenby was only 29, I'd say you're crazy as they look and act so much older.
They're celebrating Daniel's achievements in the role for the time being. It might've even been in the same interview, but I'm fairly certain Barbara mentioned the process hasn't begun on developing the next film. Purvis and Wade haven't started writing the script.
I seriously doubt Eon would cast a new Bond and then begin developing another movie.
Hypothetically if Idris were cast, he'd be roughly Roger Moore's retirement age when the movie starts filming in say, 5-6 years. Then if he were to remain in the role for 15 years (like Daniel), he'd be around 70 for his final outing.
70 years old in his second Bond film! Think about it.
'Let's count to three, you can do that can't you?'
;)
Not sure about Lowden myself. But the other three have potential.
There is never a 70 year old around when you need one.