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THAT is James Bond.
Dalton was the most no-brainer piece of casting in movie history, on a par with Christopher Reeve in 1978’s Superman.
Hear, hear!
So much Dalton love from almost every fan! Really happy to see that.
I do understand that his take on 007 wasn’t for everybody.
Timothy, with his earnest thespian approach, was never a populist choice (Pierce was, exactly that), and I’d say that to use a rock comparison Dalton is the 2-disc prog-rock concept album to Brosnan’s very successful 10-song pop album. Not for everybody.
I love Brosnan. But I do love Paul McCartney more than John Lennon, so... :P
But Dalton rules. That's a fact ;)
Shocker @JeremyBondon ;)
He does indeed look the part. But, can he get the part?
He was just cast at the wrong time. The audience wasn't ready I feel for his performance after cuddly Roger in more comedic films. He was doing DC before DC was.
If Bond 6 can be in his mould, I'd be happy with that.
On the whole be audition thing, I don't understand why the successful ones aren't in the public domain. They were successful in getting the role so can't be embarrassing or liable for litigation surely. Why are they so private, does anyone know?
Maybe they've just been lost!
That’s what someone says when they state their (repeated) point for the very final time ;)
Well, we'll have to wait and see about that dear Benny :) If Barbara was so adamant about Craig, she should definitely give Turner the chance to properly audition.
Well rejoice @mtm, for I like to be active after getting some rest. The case will truly rest after Turner (hopefully) gets the part.
I've always thought Turner gives off Dalton vibes
But aren't we expecting someone younger (30-35) to take over...?
God, I hope not.
Not sure I share your concern. Sean was 31 when they filmed DN, he and George are examples that not all handsome fellas need to grow into their looks and can pass for late-30's when younger...
I suspect EON want a younger man (early 30's) hopefully Turner gets a screentest
Indeed, although those were very different times, and I dare to say that many people in their 30s looked like they were well into their 40s. But I do agree that someone between 33 and 40 would be fine, given he had the rest of the appropriate characteristics.
Theo James, for example, is 36, but has looked the same for the last decade, and I reckon he'll still look the same for the next decade. Some people just age well and slow.
Moore was also meant to be a transitional Bond, if I'm not mistaken. Didn't they consider replacing him for TSWLM? Ironic that before Craig he became the Bond with the longest tenure. Compare it to Dalton who ended up being a transitional Bond of sorts, albeit accidentally. Even Brosnan got his tenure cut short.
I believe Moore had a 3-films contract.
Yes but I've read somewhere (it might not be accurate info) that due to TMWTGG they thought maybe they needed somebody else as Bond. Even if it was not the case, they were considering replacing him with FYEO onwards. And he carried on for three more films after MR. Neither Dalton nor Brosnan had this chance. That said, I think the replacement of Dalton and Brosnan was unavoidable at that point and it was the right thing to do.
I read in 1978 that the producers were trying to get Connery back.
Probably it was more this, but nevertheless Moore was not meant to be Bond for that long.