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Good points.
Yes, I think Dan Stevens could be worth keeping an eye on as well.
Maybe his voice taints my perception, but I always thought Owen looked like a veteran boxer who drinks too much and had too many fights.
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Please, for the Ladies, let the guy be a man at least.
Not that I care really, but just saying...
Well, say Dan does 25 probably 2017 Jamie Bell would be 31 if there was then Bond 26 in 2019 Bell would be 33 looks wise as per picture below I would say he is very much a man not a boy anymore
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I'm still hoping that Rupert Friend at least gives another audition for the part. He would be my top choice at the moment.
I'm not saying I'd want to see him as Bond, but I've seen worse names mentioned on here :) He'll be a British actor in his 30s when Daniel steps down (and DC might even give him a glowing recommendation to EON). Though like I pointed out earlier, he's 5"7 so that might be a strike against him
And for the record, Jamie Bell is 5'7''.... He will therefore NEVER be Bond. The end.
I'm sure they're enjoying it for the comedy value alone! Not singling out anyone here, but I do see a distinct lack of imagination in some of these picks, along the lines of "This person has played a blockbuster action hero, therefore he should play another blockbuster action hero!".
Here's a quick cut-out-and-keep guide to who is and isn't viable for the next Bond.
Has your candidate played a superhero or other big action lead? If yes - he's not playing Bond.
Is he an established 'name' actor who can command 7 figure paydays? If yes - he's not playing Bond.
Is he American? If yes - he's not playing Bond.
Is it Idris Elba? If yes - he's not playing Bond.
If the answer to all of the above is no, then post his name here and we'll all criticize it and tell you why he isn't suitable :)
Not bad, but I think he's lacking some of the edge. I've only seen him in Downton Abbey though so maybe I don't have the right context.
I'd prefer someone who can project some menace - that's why I like Hiddleston, despite his somewhat slight build. To me, he's like a younger Fassbender.
I agree that Jamie Bell wouldn't work. A sick joke imho.
Dan Stevens just seems like a possible.
You should check out "The Guest".
IMO, he has the best mixture of looks/age/acting capabilities/unknownness of all that are mentioned so far.
He's under the radar...right now, he's going to be Beast in a live action Beauty and the beast remake. Presumably a lot of prosthetics and/or CGI involved, so it won't make him ultra recognizable. I wonder if Marvel/DC have taken an interest in him? I remember seeing his name on one of those "10 actors creating a buzz in Hollywood" type lists, though can't find the link right now.
Assuming he doesn't do some kind of Bond competitor action/superhero movie in the next 2-3 years, he has to be a genuine contender if DC steps down after Bond 25.
I hope they won't disregard the part where we don't want Elba, Cavill or Dornan.
That pretty much sums it up for me. I would also add to this: is he about Daniel Craig's age? if yes-he's not playing Bond.
Babs must find Elba's campaigning obnoxious. There is certainly a history of actors like Broz getting lots of fan support for a new Bond, but this is different. A lot of this push is political and it also involves an actor aggressively trying to force EON's hand which is unprecedented. If EON says anything about Elba, even noting his age, the true negating issue here, they will get bashed for being racist. This could get ugly, particularly if SP doesn't perform. If EON does recast for B25 or B26, it could be great fun to see them give the role to a talented, young black actor. Elba would have a stroke.
Many comments on this and other Bond sites note Elba's age as a deal breaker, but I would bet that we will see another comment from Elba noting how the online Bond fans badly want him to take over the role. Betcha.
Even more than his age, which IS a major issue, it is Idris Elba's attitude that disqualifies him as Bond permanently. When you want such an iconic role, you shut up about it. You don't speak to the medias, you don't brag about it, you certainly don't blame the actor currently in place for anything.
I used to have a lot of respect and admiration for Idris Elba, whom I loved in The Wire. Not anymore.
Speaking of The Wire, spoiler alert for those who haven't watched it, but I am re-watching the series now and I will oh so enjoy this scene, on so many levels:
His age would have been enough to disqualify him alone IMO. 42 now, the next Bond after SP in three years at the earliest... And IF there is a recast Bond 25 would most likely take a bit longer... There is no way Elba could be Bond. Roger Moore was Bond at 45, but he looked younger and it was in a time when they could still make a Bond movie every year. And if I am not mistaken Moore was supposed to be a transitional Bond.
Anyway, now who would want to work with him at EON?