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Evans is another one I need to see really stand out in a film. I recently viewed Professor Marston & The Wonder Women (an excellent film by the way). He was decent enough in it but was completely overshadowed by Rebecca Hall and Bella Heathcote.
He's black and white. So he'll please the hardcore fans, and the press.
With those two actresses, I wouldn't even notice any male actors they play against, haha! To be serious, I can only comment on what I've seen him in, which is Fast & Furious 6 and The Great Train Robbery – as well as another movie I can't remember the name of. All of which he showed more presence than I can remember from most names I've seen mentioned in the thread.
I think that's true of most of the names suggested to be honest. The only ones who I think have that presence are all probably either too old or too famous (Elba, Fassbender, etc). There isn't really a rising star type I can think of that I can really picture nailing it.
A lot of the names mentioned sort of blend into one for me. Baby faced HBO/BBC actors with long wavey indie hair. The only younger guy so far who I think stands out as interesting is Jack O Connell. Lots of presence and charisma, can do dangerous and vulnerable equally well. Did think he'd be too young but at the pace they're making these films now he might look the part by the time they get around to casting.
Regarding FF6, I enjoyed that film quite a lot but Evans didn't make too much of an impression on me in it. I recommend High Rise to see a pretty decent performance from him, but I must caution you that the film is quite strange.
That's true. A lot of the up and comers haven't made much of an impression. Jack Lowden is one I remember from Dunkirk (he was more memorable than Styles at least).
As mentioned on the other thread, I haven't seen too much of him so can't really comment. He does come across a bit blue collar like The Major suggests. More Eggsy than Bond. He's 5 ft 8 though, so perhaps a few inches below regulation height although I realize the standards have been slipping on that front lately.
You'd have to imagine that they do. We're talking the most successful film franchise of all time.
I'd like to think they don't do things on a whim.
As for Harry Styles, I would imagine its and innocent comment, that's been taken up by the press. He wasn't terrible in Dunkirk. As @NicNac said above his followers and general appeal could be good for the series. He certainly wouldn't be my first choice. But I would give him a chance to prove himself.
All to often people write an actor off in a role before they see them. Craig was classic example of this.
Have to check out High Rise at some point. Looks like an interesting film. Regarding the Craig/Green chemistry, you're totally right. The guy who gets the role after Craig, must be able to not become overshadowed by the rest of the cast. Some big names in the last few movies too, so it will not be an easy task.
He’s too “Irish” looking, brosnan was Irish but it didn’t impede on his physical portrayal as the character. However Gleeson looks straight out of Dublin, with the skin tone and all the orange hair. No good.
Sorry @doubleoego that's a no from me.
I don't see him as a Bomd. Decent enough actor though.
His father is great and could have played Blofeld.
Has great screen presence for sure.
But he could act the part. Styles isn't an actor. He's a teen bopper pop star with a wet image!
/ Insane.
true, at this point he is but obviously is smart, and ambitious enough to know that he wants to expand his horizons. He also was talented enough to be hired by Christopher Nolan to be in Dunkirk.
I'm not saying he's right for Bond, but it would be a mistake to lock an performer into a box based on their earlier careers.
Styles would be quite different no doubt. I can't even remember him in Dunkirk to be honest so hopefully he's not challenged charismatically on screen.
I think it's time for a cheeky younger Bond after the middle aged Craig of the last few films (including Bond 25). I hate how Bond is constantly characterized as being over the hill.