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Yes, the franchise needs new leadership. ;)
He was brought in but not selected, and if she thought Hugh Jackman was too “fey” then I can’t imagine what she saw in Goode.
Pronto. Get Gregg on board at least.
I'm not sure if he's going to do another Night Manager, but I really hope he does. That was a phenomenal series.
I'm ok with most of these replacement candidates. As long as they have a more traditional look than the incumbent and especially the height, they'll be fine for me. Unfortunately that rules out Jack O'Connell, who I recently saw in '71. He's a capable actor and impressed me in that film, but I don't see Bond I'm afraid.
I take it those actors who actually have meetings with the Broccoli's are people they have a genuine interest in, which might have been the case for Goode at one point. Not saying he'd ever be the one I'm hoping for, but still interesting that he was considered at least.
You mention "fey", which he might be, but I guess he - as well as other actors considered will bulk up if needed. Guess Aidan Turner bulk up too, don't you think @Mendes4Lyfe?
Aidan Turner is perfect for Bond in terms of build. He is a supreme physique, so I'm not sure where the suggest comes from that he needs to gain size. He's just not as stocky as Craig, thats all.
He seemed a bit on the slimmer side in And Then There Were None, I feel. Wasn't suggesting big bulking up - just a bit more. Or?
Ah, well I think he has bulked up since then a bit.
Interesting. Haven't really seen much of him since. Caught 20 mins of an episode of Poldark (not for me, unfortunately), but wouldn't know if this was a recent episode or an older one.
I have a slight issue with Turner (relating to the bulking up comment); why does his neck seem so slim in pictures? It's just something I've noticed. In comparison, I don't notice that with James Norton (not one of my favourites, although I like him as an actor).
Can't say I've ever noticed that to be honest. Here is a recent photo of a play he was in, does it look thin to you here?
Here's a few examples. Minor issue of course, just something I couldn't miss noticing.
His hair is greasy and...well, it's curly. Bond has straight hair. Obviously this could be worked on.
But the biggest reason Turner will never be Bond is he's no box office draw. He has no profile in the US, he's never carried a film on his own.
Granted Craig was quite the unknown when he landed the role, but he had starred in several movies, including the highly praised Layer Cake.
EON took a minor chance with Craig, however they needed a relative unknown for CR.
They cannot do that again.
I can see where your coming from, but can't say it has ever stood out to me before.
Turner shows personality in The Hobbit? I must have been busy looking at my watch when it happened.
Then you must have missed all the Kili scenes, because he was massively impressive on my first viewing.
That killed me.
I'll remember that comment if Turner ever plays a role like that!
It's a thing I notice, as I have a thin neck myself. I look silly in shirts from certain clothes brands!
Much better Bond candidate right there.
Born in London - only not that one! Too high-profiled actor as well.
You're easy to please.
I'll be fair and say that the role was poorly written in a production marred with problems, but he was anything but memorable in the role. I wouldn't put that on my CV if I was him.
That is James Bond right there. Coming November 2022.
That's from And Then There Were None, right? Luckily for Turner he looks better (or more Bondian if you like) in other pictures from that series.
Without that series nobody would be talking about him as Bond.
I’m with you. Can’t get past the boyish looks.
Hopefully come 2022 he will look a bit older in the face. It's still 4 years away. Don't forget that photo is from 2015.