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In McMafia he's like an Apprentice contender. I just can't see him as Bond.
A lot of the names on here aren't my choice, but I'd be more than willing to give them a go and be proven, but with James Norton I'd be devastated because it would just be a terrible choice given the other options that are available
I thought he was quite good in McMafia myself, but it was also that role that solidified why he shouldn't be Bond - there's a distinct lack of edge to him in anything I've seen him in that makes him a decent fit for handsome, sheltered, naive prep school-type parts. Luckily, that was the point of his character in McMafia.
He was also fairly good in that Christine Keeler scandal series that aired on BBC a couple of years back for similar reasons.
But yeah, certainly not Bond based on what I've seen him in so far.
https://youtu.be/oDgTAv9H0Dw
Except for that 24/7 365 duckface look
Maybe she's had "help" to look like that?
Doesn't look like it imo
No, I'm sure you're right. I don't know anything about her. It was just my first reaction to what you wrote. :)
Wow. Annoying.
To each their own *quack*
I agree he looks that way in the photo, but Turner’s actually one of the few suggestions I like because he’s got a bit of an edge to him. You should watch The Capture if you haven’t seen it. Brilliant show, and he did dangerous very well there.
I can see what you mean though. Bond of course has to be all suave and upper class, but I think there is a danger of casting actors who are too posh. You couldn’t have a Cumberbatch type do it, he needs to be a bit rough imo. He should carry himself like a former private schoolboy, but I don’t think he should really look or sound too much like one. That conversation with Vesper on the train summed up how I see the character nicely.
I guess Moore was an exception to this, coming across as the absolute epitome of an upper class gentleman, but he was one of a kind. I‘m not sure there’s anyone else with the sheer charisma to sell that sort of portrayal anymore.
Agreed. She's stunning.
"I give you very best duck." ;)
He's the fella who plays Endeavour in the series Endeavour. Although he's 41 now so his time has probably passed but he has a strong jawline, a great voice and a commanding presence.
I've never thought of him till my Mrs suggested it watching the show last night, she does have a crush on him, so that's a factor for her haha
He is likeable and quite charming on screen
https://i0.wp.com/morseandlewisandendeavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shaun-evans.jpg?fit=315,348&ssl=1
Here's a pic of him in a tux, apologies I'm not sure how to share pictures properly on this (it's only been 2 years)
Just need a few minutes to find out! ;)
"She'll never know what she missed." ;)
FYI, don't if anyone has taken a browse of Amazon Prime lately, Aidan Turners new show Leonardo series 1 just dropped recently. He is beginning to age into the area where he would be perfect to take the mantle in a couple years.
As much as some pine for a young, fresh faced Bond, in this day and age I don't think it would ever work. Bond is supposed to be the ultimate chauvinist, who men style themselves after. The most desired men all in their 30's and 40's who have experience and seen the world. Plus after Craig, people will expect him to look slightly knackered. Anyone under 30 will not command the correct gravitas, and would likely be laughed at as "baby Bond" or some such. That one actor people are raving about in 2021 is literally "the about a boy" kid, so his casting would have significant hurdles to overcome.
Remember Craig got destroyed in the press in 2005 for being 'Blonde Bond' and getting his teeth knocked out.
And thinking of Hoult, Phoebe Fox who plays Mariel in The Great would be an excellent Moneypenny.
We're usually on the same page, like now. Eloquently put, dear @Mendes4Lyfe
Shaun Evans is great playing Morse (Endeavour is one of my favourite shows), but I've never thought of him as anything Bond like. I could see him fit nicely into a Carré like spy drama though.
Good point about the voice. That's an important factor in casting a new actor, IMO.