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There's only one reason why there's been no announcement regarding the search for a new 007. It's because DC is the man in the tux.
On top of that, if the powers that be know that DC is truly gone, why start a script? What's the rush to get one going?
If you know you're re-casting, why not announce this, do the search, choose the fella, and build a script/story around that actor's strengths?
Why bother getting a script going now if not to get it in the hands of the actor playing Bond, Daniel Craig?
It truly was fascinating to retrospectively see what people were saying, thinking and assuming back then. The status quo was the adamant prevailing view.
Over the years, I have read comments about actors being under consideration after the fact, but not knowing about it at the time.
We will know when we know. EON doesn't announce anything until it's confirmed. They have been remarkably quiet of late, about anything.
And then we heard all about the search for the new actor? The likes of front runner Clive; Hugh and that Croatian fellow from ER (I think?), and; the day on the Thames when DC was announced.
Didn't we know as it was happening?: Brosnan got the boot, the search was on, DC was introduced? Didn't we know as close to "real-time" as is available to the general public?
Just because things are quiet, doesn't make a changing of the guard necessary.
There is a distribution hang up. So there is a pause in production. But I think the relationship Babs has with DC is truly unique and one built on loyalty. She didn't produce Othello as a vanity project, but as a gift to her leading man.
We know a script is being written, and, yes, my own presumption, with an idea that these writers are familiar enough with DC to execute something that showcases his strengths, rather than writing blind for an actor to be yet determined.
Not inseparable then.
I was referring to 2004, when Brosnan was still the incumbent Bond, but he was negotiating with EON about coming back. The assumption at that time was that he was a shoo-in. Look how that turned out shortly thereafter.
I have no doubt that actors have been screen tested in the last 2 years. We will hear about it at some point in the future, as we normally do.
Indeed we do have a distribution hang up. We could have been in Chinese hands by now, and who knows who will end up distributing, and what they will want out of this. There are complex negotiations afoot, and those will have significant implications for the future.
P&W (not confirmed btw) cuts both ways. They could be back because they can readily fashion something that is sellable to those involved in those negotiations, including a long term multi-film vision for the character. Hence their comments about how difficult it is to craft a Bond story within the current geopolitical environment.
As I said earlier, I have a feeling there is a bit of internal politics at play as well, based on what I've read, including from the actors and others who should have some knowledge.
Cubby was worried about Lazenby's sexual orientation being a former male model and he was annoyed 'brandwise' when he grew a beard off screen. Evans is a decent actor and would make a good Bond. BUT the producers/ studio will never give the role to an openly gay actor. No chance.
*ducksandrunsaway
I'd rather a gay actor with some macho attributes like Evans than some of the other suggestions, including any suggestion of a none white Brit Bond.
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Why, though? It assumes a gay actor couldn't play a heterosexual role. Neil Patrick Harris is gay and he's a believable womanizer in just about every role I've seen him in.
As long as he looks the part...tall, dark hair...and knows Fleming's work (or is willing to study it) it will be alright. AND is British.
As for Neil Patrick Harris... :lol: I adore him, but if he was Bond I'd always expect him to suddenly start singing :wink:
Possible Bond Hugh Jackman and Neil singing their hearts out. Bloody brilliant!!
The singing starts at 01:30
An actor who belongs to the Labour party (a tad anti Bond in my book......Bond's not Blue Collar....) but yes who cares. Connery was working class.
A Muslim.....unlikely to be a white Brit, so no.
As for Neil Patrick Harris... he's ok, but if he was Bond I'd always expect him to suddenly start singing too....because he's camp! ;)...not to mention no chance because he's not a Brit.
Mmmm. I find it hard to believe too. But other sources say different. Of course his daughter would deny it. Noone will ever know. James Dean allegedly was not gay, but experimented and gave out sexual favours to advance his career. Once again we'll never know. Both classic actors though.
Minus 6 inches in height.
I know you were Creasy. I'm not convinced personally though.