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Not to mention a really good (and real/ genuine) English accent and tone to his voice.
Yep. Any candidate for Bond must have the voice to carry the role as well. Hiddleston's voice can seem a bit 'nice' at times, but surely he can turn his voice into something more commanding if necessary.
That's a good point actually. We won't be seeing a new Bond until 2022 at the earliest.
I have seen him in a number of different roles, and he isn't a bad actor, but he lacks a certain something. I agree that the thuggish Bond has to end (same with the emotional baggage the films now carry), but that doesn't mean that the role needs to swing all the way back in the other direction to a foppish Bond.
Fassbender one popular choice that I would have been fine with seeing cast as Bond.
But they did try a few times.
That's a factor for sure – which make names like Aidan Turner and James Norton not unlikely to be mentioned. Not promoting anyone here, just saying that these two have a acting background similar to Moore and Brosnan.
Before coming to their senses. There are strong incentives against hiring a leading man film star--his salary will be far more than a less famous actor's and his availability for appearing in multiple films will be precarious. The latter is why Cary Grant refused the role--he didn't want to commit to an entire series--and partially why Connery grew fed up with it--he wanted more time to make non-Bond films.
I think he can. He should at least get a screen test as you said.
Things are changing. More actors are committing to multiple film contracts and even longer stints on tv. I wouldn't be surprised if a semi-big name follows Craig. There is no need for a complete 180 degree shift (or a reimagining) this time around. They just need someone to take the baton and run with it, big name or not.
Turner can do it based on what I've seen of him. Norton has not impressed me at all and doesn't have the voice for it.
Tom Hughes
Right height and age, good actor, I think he has the looks to play a decent Bond. Not a huge amount of film work. But I would imagine his work on 'Victoria' would help boost his profile.
He cleans up pretty well and as you say is of the right age and height. I've only seen him in The Game. He was decent in it but didn't necessarily scream Bond to me. Lacks a bit of gravitas imho, but it could be possible.
Agreed. He needs to get a bigger film under his belt to make himself more widely known. I enjoyed ‘The Game’.
Whilst he doesn’t scream Bond, I think he has enough to throw his hat in the ring.
I think he was born to play the role, but with his age likely never will
He was also in Downton Abbey and has made a few films in America now,such as the new Beauty & the Beast film etc.
Too many to list but have a look here :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Stevens#Filmography
Never seen Downton Abbey, but I understand it's a popular show, as it's regularly mentioned and/or spoken of. Does Stephens have a big role there?
I don't have a problem with the guy, but feel he has to exaggerate facially to convey menace. There is a lack of subtlety in his approach to danger.
They always said that Bond has a plain name, because he's a blunt instrument.