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  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    BondJasonBond006 wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Turner looks like he should be playing Tanner or some Patrice like Villain. Not Bond.

    The same was said about Craig back then, he looked like a thug.
    Turner on the other hand already looks like a young James Bond, the kind that should have been cast in 2005.


    Would that it were.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    BondJasonBond006 wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Turner looks like he should be playing Tanner or some Patrice like Villain. Not Bond.

    The same was said about Craig back then, he looked like a thug.
    Turner on the other hand already looks like a young James Bond, the kind that should have been cast in 2005.

    Craig has Connery's rugged toughness. Turner doesn't. Turner doesn't look like Bond to me.
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    Murdock wrote: »
    BondJasonBond006 wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Turner looks like he should be playing Tanner or some Patrice like Villain. Not Bond.

    The same was said about Craig back then, he looked like a thug.
    Turner on the other hand already looks like a young James Bond, the kind that should have been cast in 2005.

    Craig has Connery's rugged toughness. Turner doesn't. Turner doesn't look like Bond to me.

    Craig did later, yes. That's my point.
    But Turner already has this to some extend, you should watch Poldark.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    BondJasonBond006 wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    BondJasonBond006 wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Turner looks like he should be playing Tanner or some Patrice like Villain. Not Bond.

    The same was said about Craig back then, he looked like a thug.
    Turner on the other hand already looks like a young James Bond, the kind that should have been cast in 2005.

    Craig has Connery's rugged toughness. Turner doesn't. Turner doesn't look like Bond to me.

    Craig did later, yes. That's my point.
    But Turner already has this to some extend, you should watch Poldark.

    Either way, I don't see him as Bond nor do I want him as Bond.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    Murdock wrote: »
    BondJasonBond006 wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    BondJasonBond006 wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Turner looks like he should be playing Tanner or some Patrice like Villain. Not Bond.

    The same was said about Craig back then, he looked like a thug.
    Turner on the other hand already looks like a young James Bond, the kind that should have been cast in 2005.

    Craig has Connery's rugged toughness. Turner doesn't. Turner doesn't look like Bond to me.

    Craig did later, yes. That's my point.
    But Turner already has this to some extend, you should watch Poldark.

    Either way, I don't see him as Bond nor do I want him as Bond.

    +1
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    Looks like TurnerisnotBond.com has two early members. :))
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    edited November 2016 Posts: 16,330
    If he does become Bond I wouldn't boycott him like those CraignotBond losers. I just wouldn't like him. Much like I don't really care for Lazenby or Dalton as Bond.
  • thelivingroyalethelivingroyale
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    I can see why some are put off by certain members enthusiasm for Turner, and he wouldn't be my first choice, but I think it's a bit rash to decide whether or not we'd like him based purely off appearances isn't it? I think whoever is cast deserves a fair chance.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    I'm not judging him based on his appearances alone. I've looked up some of his acting and I'm not impressed.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    edited November 2016 Posts: 4,116
    Murdock wrote: »
    I'm not judging him based on his appearances alone. I've looked up some of his acting and I'm not impressed.

    Agreed. Never understood what that elf saw in him but wow was that sexy lol.

    According to Brady you have a shrinking ray. May I borrow that sometime? Just asking :D
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    mcdonbb wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    I'm not judging him based on his appearances alone. I've looked up some of his acting and I'm not impressed.

    Agreed. Never understood what that elf saw in him but wow was that sexy lol.

    According to Brady you have a shrinking ray. May I borrow that sometime? Just asking :D
    That depends on what you want to use it for. :))
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  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited November 2016 Posts: 8,087
    What I think is interesting is that all these actors have come and gone, they have all given their thoughts on Bond and whether they'd like play him in the press. What's Aidan Turners official statement on the subject of Bond? Well, this was what he had to say in August:

    "It seems like it's the Judas kiss - once you comment on it, it disappears. I'd rather not say anything. It's hugely coveted, Let's see how it goes."

    http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2016/08/06/poldark-star-aidan-turner-licensed-to-stay-silent-over-bond-speculation_n_11362740.html

    I don't know about you, but that seems like exactly the right attitude to me. And, crucially, he didn't rule anything out...

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  • daltondalton
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    Murdock wrote: »
    I'm not judging him based on his appearances alone. I've looked up some of his acting and I'm not impressed.

    Exactly. He would be a very poor choice for the part. He may have a decent look for the part, although that aspect has been very much overrated, but he leaves a lot to be desired in the acting department.

  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited November 2016 Posts: 8,087
    What I would say is that Connery was very much a work in progress when he was given the part of Bond. I mean, he was a coffin pusher and a bodybuilder, not a thespian. It's only in the last 10 years that people have begun to place emphasis on an actors back catalogue. Before that it was based almost entirely on looks.

    Aidan Turner possesses the qualities of a dark mysterious figure, with a piercing stare and a brooding intensity. He is the right age, the right build and features in the right roles to make the transition. Whether he can recite The Tempest backwards is quite besides the point in relation to Bond.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    The hyperbole is amazing. :))
  • 001001
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    Shane Crawford from the footy show .....
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
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    Murdock wrote: »
    mcdonbb wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    I'm not judging him based on his appearances alone. I've looked up some of his acting and I'm not impressed.

    Agreed. Never understood what that elf saw in him but wow was that sexy lol.

    According to Brady you have a shrinking ray. May I borrow that sometime? Just asking :D
    That depends on what you want to use it for. :))
    MnpDMUgl.jpg

    Only for good ...I assure you :D

    :^o
  • CigaretteLeiterCigaretteLeiter United States
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    If he could do the accent, Diego Klattenhoff would make a fine Bond in my humble opinion
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    It's possible that Turner could clean up for Bond, just as Craig did (when I first saw him on the boat during the introduction as Bond in 2005 I truly thought that EON was trying to destroy the franchise once and for all, further compounding the tragedy of the prior 9 or so years). Sadly, based on these recent photos I just can't see it. There's something a bit impish about his look.

    Moreover, the clips of his performances that I've seen on youtube (from Poldark and And Then There Were None) suggest Bond as much as Ed Skrein does, which is to say not very much at all.

    I look forward to seeing his Layer Cake moment. I don't believe he has delivered it yet.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    bondjames wrote: »
    Moreover, the clips of his performances that I've seen on youtube (from Poldark and And Then There Were None) suggest Bond as much as Ed Skrein does, which is to say not very much at all.

    Agreed. www.TurnersNOTBond.Net! Ha ha.
  • SirHilaryBraySirHilaryBray Scotland
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    bondjames wrote: »
    It's possible that Turner could clean up for Bond, just as Craig did (when I first saw him on the boat during the introduction as Bond in 2005 I truly thought that EON was trying to destroy the franchise once and for all, further compounding the tragedy of the prior 9 or so years). Sadly, based on these recent photos I just can't see it. There's something a bit impish about his look.

    Moreover, the clips of his performances that I've seen on youtube (from Poldark and And Then There Were None) suggest Bond as much as Ed Skrein does, which is to say not very much at all.

    I look forward to seeing his Layer Cake moment. I don't believe he has delivered it yet.


    This for me. Nicholas Hoult is a name that has featured on this thread a few times. Kill all your friends was his Layer Cake moment I think it showed he is still too baby faced even when playing sinister. When Turner did "And then there were none" I thought great here comes his Bond audition, but was too much of a period piece to judge on, Turner should do a British modern film with a bit of action and show us what he's got. Many make the mistake of taking roles too close to Bond that then wipes out their chances.

  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Sir Rog hedges in this post. Suggests he's ok with either Turner or Hiddles.

    I agree with his comment that the actor has to be over 6ft. One of the prerequisites for me, post-Craig.

    http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/sir-roger-moore-reveals-choice-12134999
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    The impish comment is a common one. Some people say he looks too young, too baby faced, or too skinny. This doesn't seem a problem to me, as it will be at least 2 years (most likely) until the next Bond film starts shooting. Compare how Craig looked in Layer Cake to how he looked in Casino Royale - only two years apart.

    Not only will Turner change between now and early 2019, but there are all sorts of ways of dressing him for a desired affect. This is show business we're taking about. I mean, Connery wore a wig to look closer to the character, to use an extreme example. I'm just not convinced that this is really an issue.

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  • SirHilaryBraySirHilaryBray Scotland
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    I am going to put my money on the next Bond, is currently on a stage in amateur productions and is unknown to the world as yet.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    It's interesting to note that James Bond is still one of those few roles where the choice of actor does really matter, since the entire film basically revolves around him and his portrayal.

    Many other successful franchises have largely become ensemble pieces (particularly Marvel etc.), but Bond (despite EON's recent attempts to give the Scooby gang more air time) is still essentially about one man and his quest to bring down the world's baddies.

    So in a world that is increasingly less 'bankable actor' friendly, Bond may in fact be an exception. This suggests, along with the recent increase in global popularity of the franchise, that EON will be careful with who they select next time out. Perhaps less likely to take a big risk on an unknown?
  • SirHilaryBraySirHilaryBray Scotland
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    bondjames wrote: »
    It's interesting to note that James Bond is still one of those few roles where the choice of actor does really matter, since the entire film basically revolves around him and his portrayal.

    Many other successful franchises have largely become ensemble pieces (particularly Marvel etc.), but Bond (despite EON's recent attempts to give the Scooby gang more air time) is still essentially about one man and his quest to bring down the world's baddies.

    So in a world that is increasingly less 'bankable actor' friendly, Bond may in fact be an exception. This suggests, along with the recent increase in global popularity of the franchise, that EON will be careful with who they select next time out. Perhaps less likely to take a big risk on an unknown?

    I think it works best when the Actor wants to have input and make it their own. Connery apparently spent a lot of time with Fleming, Young and Hamilton on his films and gave input, I think he was a strong enough man to say "I am not going to do that" and not shy to pipe up with "why don't we do this". Craig is very much the same, having a say on everything from wardrobe to story, hence why Mendes labelled him as a collaborator and Spectre saw him with a Producers credit. Brosnan on the other hand has gone on record to say he can't remember anything beyond Goldeneye ,he just turned up read his script and went home, Sir Roge also appeared happy to leave everything else up to the relevant departments and was happy to turn up and treat it like a traditional acting job.

    I think it is important when the time comes to replace Dan, that whoever comes in does not view it as just playing a character or just another acting job, it needs to be someone who buys in to it, who inputs creatively and avoids paying homage by pretending to be a prior Bond. They have to be a fan, and know the novels and understand the honour and tradition that being the custodian of the character is.

    If they have any sense they would read over some of the threads on here, as fans know best and they could really mould a successfully reign for themselves by taking some ideas from the members.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    SirHilaryBray wrote: »
    I think it is important when the time comes to replace Dan, that whoever comes in does not view it as just playing a character or just another acting job, it needs to be someone who buys in to it, who inputs creatively and avoids paying homage by pretending to be a prior Bond. They have to be a fan, and know the novels and understand the honour and tradition that being the custodian of the character is.
    I agree. The next actor has to be strong & charismatic enough to bring his own take to it, and moreover it must be credible. If there's any sense that he's projecting a prior actor in an inauthentic manner in the screentests, then he must not be cast.
    SirHilaryBray wrote: »
    If they have any sense they would read over some of the threads on here, as fans know best and they could really mould a successfully reign for themselves by taking some ideas from the members.
    That would certainly be nice, and not only for our egos. Having said that, how many of us would have said Craig was the right choice 11 years ago? I suspect not many.
  • SirHilaryBraySirHilaryBray Scotland
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    bondjames wrote: »
    SirHilaryBray wrote: »
    I think it is important when the time comes to replace Dan, that whoever comes in does not view it as just playing a character or just another acting job, it needs to be someone who buys in to it, who inputs creatively and avoids paying homage by pretending to be a prior Bond. They have to be a fan, and know the novels and understand the honour and tradition that being the custodian of the character is.
    I agree. The next actor has to be strong & charismatic enough to bring his own take to it, and moreover it must be credible. If there's any sense that he's projecting a prior actor in an inauthentic manner in the screentests, then he must not be cast.
    SirHilaryBray wrote: »
    If they have any sense they would read over some of the threads on here, as fans know best and they could really mould a successfully reign for themselves by taking some ideas from the members.
    That would certainly be nice, and not only for our egos. Having said that, how many of us would have said Craig was the right choice 11 years ago? I suspect not many.

    If we are all being honest, not many, but how wrong were within 3 minutes of Casino. Credit to Craig though he really did the work in the gym and got his image right for the picture from the weedy sea sick looking guy who was unveiled.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    Case in point, Ewan Mcgregor was only in his late twenties/early thirties in the Star Wars prequels yet he is playing a character much older and more mature, very convincingly mind you. But either way, I like the idea of a slightly cheeky, mischievous younger Bond.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Let s just find the best Bond, not someone who is also capable of creative input, and based on reading this forum nonetheless.
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