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I'd argue Cavill is a better pick than several names mentioned here. He'd easily be capable of playing the part, IMO – depending on the direction of the films.
How many people were guessing Daniel Craig in 2005? They'll pick who feels right for the job, whether that's from left field or one of the ones we've been proposing. To me, Aidan Turner feels right for the job, but then, I'm not Barbara or Michael, am I? I'm sure he's one of many on their minds.
It seems to be the discussion between 'variety' and literary Bond. Progressive vs conservative, wait what? ;)
Anyhoo, Aidan Turner for prez Bond. Literary Bond all day, any day, til' the end of time.
No, I reckon 'we' just prefer Turner as he is the closest to literary Bond, right now . Hence, 'we' are quite adamant regarding going back to the roots of Bond, as we feel he's handed to us on a silver platter. All the right ingredients. We can always go back to variety later again, like with Craig.
Yes, Turner is an actor that fits into that mould, but for the sake of a varied discussion or even just the idea that his casting isn't certain, is there not anyone else we could maybe talk about that also has that element to them?
Because at the moment, it feels like it has to be Aidan or they've made the wrong choice - which just wouldn't be true.
Oh but there is enough variety? I have seen already a 100 names around here, one Callum Turner about as much as Aidan, you being the most enthusiastic about him. Mind you, Aidan started out not too long ago as an underdog around here. But many people followed suit in him being the best option, at this point in time. So he differs from Cavill in that regard as he has already been considered by EoN and was a super star way before the end of Craig's tenure was being discussed.
You feel strongly about Callum, 'we' feel the same about Aidan. Hurray for democracy
Yep, agreed there. I'd certainly want to see some evidence Turner A can be a movie star before I start trumpeting him.
I thought that Oliver Jackson-Cohen looked like an interesting proposition, but it's just been lots of picture from an Agatha Christie show since then.
Had Craig shown he'd be super star material prior being Bond? Nope. He was hated by 90% of the population when he was cast as Bond, perhaps even more. The next actor, like basically all of the previous Bonds should be given the chance, because they (Cubby/ Babs)see something special in him. Before it was Cubby, now it's Babs (and Michael) who call the shots. The choice of the next Bond is definitely not a democratic decision and perhaps for the better.
One could argue, I remember the votes, there is somewhat of a consensus who should be the next Bond according to a number of members @mi6community and that is Aidan Turner. But indeed, the discussion goes on and rightfully so. I'm all for the debate, but have yet to see someone who comes close to him. It just is what it is.
Yes.
No.
Like Craig, yes. As of yet I'm not seeing that extra something special in Turner. Doesn't mean he won't, just that he hasn't yet in my eyes. I need to see him taking control in a movie.
That's more important than having black hair and big eyebrows in my book.
Eh, still a no.
Yes, yes he was. It was all over the media even.
Yeah and that's subjective. He has proven himself more than enough to me and many others. He has had significant (lead) roles and cannot wait to see him next in Leonardo. Maybe that will silence all the nay sayers ;)
Not if you'd actually seen them, no. You can't pretend he hadn't starred in movies before he became Bond, or worked with massive directors. If you ask me -and presumably the people who actually hired him- he did a great job showing he could be a big star in those films he made in the years leading up to CR. Do you think they picked him for Bond at random?
No. You need to have some evidence for '90%'.
That's why I said 'he hasn't yet in my eyes'. I notice you didn't say it was subjective that Craig had shown any super star material pre-Bond. For some reason your opinion is fact but mine is only subjective (even though I'd made that clear when I said it)...
Maybe it will, I'm happy for him to do it if he shows that he can- I don't have any personal stakes in this.
His 'significant' lead roles are really only one lead role, which he was good in, but it was a TV show. I don't think movies are quite the same.
If he wants to do it (which is a biggie we mustn't forget! We can't force these guys to do it! :) ) then I think you're right: he seems to tick a lot of the boxes.
Yeah, but I think apart from a screentest, the producers need to already envisage and like the candidate as Bond. So even when he does the test properly, the producers would have already chosen him. I'm sure Barbara watched Craig's previous performances a lot, before he did his screentest.
Oh, that should be Dunkirk. He was impressive in it.
Calibre is a good one. I've been saying on here for a while it'll be him. I said the same about Craig before he was even mooted in the media. Something just tells me it'll be him. Call me crazy.
Yes, that's right. I don't necessarily think he's the best candidate; something in my bones just tells me EoN will choose him. I can see how someone would get those films confused though. Mendes has aped Nolan for a couple of films now.