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Bigger actors usually have a set synchro actor so they have the same voice every time. Craigs voice is done by Dietmar Wunder who was apparently cast for CR and has done Craigs movies ever since. Wunder also does Adam Sandler, Cuba Gooding Jr., Sam Rockwell and Rob Lowe! That is a pretty common thing, as voice dubbing is its own craft and there aren't as many good voice actors as there are American actors.
If I recall correctly, Christian Bale and Johnny Depp have the same voice actor, so when they appeared together in a movie, one of them had to be switched.
Some of them get quite famous. Bruce Willis' voice is in advertisements quite a lot and will sometimes have allusions to Die Hard written into the ad copy (yippie ka yeah and so on). A few years ago the intro to the biggest German news bulletin show was redone and the intro is now spoken by the voice of Angelina Jolie, which was widely commented on.
Edit: Didn't actually now this, but apperently Pierce Brosnan shares a voice with Kevin Costner and Al Pacino.
Craig knew this. Hence why he delayed being an American until after filming was complete. He also made sure he would never be Bond again. He couldn’t be. You clever bugger!
Yes, he's got confidence in his performances. It's a very difficult thing to do whilst being naturalistic too. I think he would have really made something of Bond.
Oh I expect he was American while making this one.
Ha! That's wonderful!
Yes I think he could have made a good Bond and given it a fresh flavour. I like that he's got a bit of a 50's style to his looks anyway which I think would make it interesting visually.
According to his IMDb profile he's got quite a lot going on.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941777/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
I also find him to be an actor of limited means. His age might rule him out as well.
Luckily he didn't get the part. Too workman like for Bond.
I don't think we'd have got much with a Worthington Bond.
Yes I agree: although Hollywood wanted him to be a big star back then I don’t think audiences were hugely convinced. Nothing wrong with him, he just never had that extra something special.
Presumably he’ll be back in the movies if they ever get around to releasing those new Avatar films.
I guess it does show how they were looking a little younger for CR though: he’s close to being a decade younger than Craig.
Me too, i really can't see what's so special about him? I find his acting mediocre. He is good looking fellow no doubt, just not for bond.
Definitely not someone, like Timothy Chalamet, who whilst being a decent actor, seems as though he is barely of his mother's teet.
We all know that. The problem is nobody fits the bill.
Not an excuse for going full on surrealist :)
And there are some who fit the bill. What I find is that people are having a though time thinking an approach to the source material would be a good thing, for whatever reasons.
It seems the names that fit the bill are becoming taboo around here. If one talks about Aidan Turner, one gets instantly labeled as a fanboy. But if one talks about Chalamet, he has a right to an opinion and should express it how often as he wishes. Weird times, these, eh? ;)
I agree completely. I suppose that there are always drawbacks to everyone, otherwise the thread would be unnecessary, right?
Can I just make one comment on Chalamet that I think gets overlooked? First, I don't think anyone is suggesting that he should be Bond now. In that regard, his lack of beefiness, age, or manliness of whatever, is not an issue. He will/could/should fill out and look older in ten years. If any of the other names on the list were judged by how they looked at 24, then pretty much everyone would get ruled out.
The second thing regarding Chalamet is that those who don't want him for Bond always either look to his acting roles where he plays an effete boy, or else post publicity photos when he is either on the red carpet or in a photoshoot. They do not pick the roles where he shows far more Bondian qualities. If you haven't seen it, go and watch The King, and imagine that was all you had seen him in and hadn't seen anything of him before. Just that one role. I think if anyone was honest, they would have to admit that the idea of him being Bond in 10 or 15 years was not completely ludicrous (disregarding what you may feel about his nationality) or surreal.
Anyway, that's just my point. I don't want him for Bond, but I am just pointing out that if you took his performance in The King, the suggestion would be as valid as many other names that get suggested.
Well suggest Aidan Turner again if you want, it's fine- you're allowed to. Tell us how you don't like Chalamet again, it's fine.
Some people aren't sure about Chalamet, some aren't sure about Turner. As Craig said, if you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen.
If you're complaining that you don't think you've been treated well enough... well I don't know what to say.
I keep forgetting to watch that, must give it a try.
I guess 10 years time is probably exactly the wrong time, in a way: as we'll need a new Bond in 5 years max. The next guy will probably stay for less than 10 years though so who knows, maybe 15 years does work. I'm not onboard with him as a suggestion but happy to keep my mind open: he is at least a movie actor and lead. With the amount of work he seems to be getting at the moment though I wonder if he'd want to be tied down to something like Bond.
Which is the weird thing really: you need a star about to break through but any that are stars might well not want to do it! :)
The Clafins and Hoults feel in about the right sweet spot of experience vs. star level, the Turners possibly need a little more experience. Chalamet is possibly actually too far advanced in his career and rise to stardom to do it.
Can you believe this guy? Again, don't push it.
I actually think he has a lot of potential as a future villain. He does have that intensity and awkwardness, doesn't he? And he seems to be really smart, with the intelligence behind the eye. I didn't really like him in The King, but he's done marvellous roles in the last couple of years. Still, a bit overrated, but a promise, no less.