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Yes that's a fair point. It's why I thought -even if he'd do it which I don't think he would- Tom Hardy wouldn't have worked.
Yes we don't want anyone with tiny chins.
:))
Yes, and I'd say that's how the films have been going along in the last few years. He's done some dickish things, he's actually been allowed to mess up more than ever, and yet he's still been the hero.
If you don't want to indulge his content, he claims:
Bond 26 scheduled for 2023 release or 2024.
Aidan Turner the number one choice by Eon and Amazon. Henry Cavill second choice.
Christopher Nolan the number one choice to write/direct.
Must admit whenever I hear someone say "my insider source said..." it feels like click bait content but Christopher Nolan seems a realistic choice to direct. And as the chap mentions, Turner is starring in Amazon's Leonardo tv show so it makes sense why Amazon might try to encourage Eon to cast him.
Anyway, who is this 'source'? A rogue assistant at EON? The Janitor? Christopher Nolan perhaps? Most likely some random person on the internet.
Funny thing is mate, I’m really not. I’d class myself as progressive, but I actually enjoy laughing at the sort of studenty blue hair types who think that the next Bond MUST be black, because another white guy (most of my suggestions in this thread) would be racist beyond belief. But I also enjoy laughing at the incoherent ramblings of old white men, who get so tragically threatened by being reminded that people as dark as me exist. You think you’re speaking up for the “silent majority” but you’re just as out of touch as the other side in this meaningless “culture war”, which isn’t a battle for the future of society or anything like that. It’s just an irrelevant screaming match between different types of terminally online, both as easily baited as eachother (the twitter lot and the daily mail lot). It’s hilarious.
But he needs the long hair or the beard, or a better barber and stylist. I'll do it for payments in belly rubs. Come rub my belly Aidan.
Maybe his face is less tiny now that he has added some weight. His eyes/eyebrows are instantly recognisable. I think the actor needs to look unique and not generic.
Apparently Aidan Turner is a done deal, but the Producers are worried about his lack of chin. Discussions between his agent and BB/MGW are ongoing, however they are considering creating a prosthetic chin for him in the same vein as Connery's hairpiece.
CGI was attempted, but unfortunately the greatest minds in modern Special Effects could not convincingly render him with a significant chin and his head just ended up looking like a square. Once these details have been ironed out he will be announced next week.
He’s a fine small screen performer. Not sure he can fill a big screen, carry a franchise on his shoulders and make his run the success EoN has been accustomed to (especially during the past 15 years).
Maybe he can, but I haven’t seen anything he’s in that convinces me he’s nothing more than a tv lead and, at best, a supporting player in large films.
I’d be happy to be proved wrong, coz all I care about is a good film with a believable lead that excites me. If AT ends up doing that, great.
Saying that, Sope looks like he could choke out AT with a glare alone, grab a martini off of a waiter’s tray, and swagger out of the place with the most beautiful woman on his arm.
You’re a director?
And star quality is innate. You have it. Or you don’t. IMO star prowess can’t be taught.
As a director you may be able to make them look good. But lighting and angles will never shine charisma and star quality onto an actor. It comes from within, and not from “movie magic”.
The actor has it.
Or doesn’t.
😂
Not a professional one. I studied filmmaking and made a few shorts/developed a few concepts and storylines, but was ultimately deterred when I, unlike my peers, couldn't get ahold of funding from traditional instances and had ideas stolen from my pitches. Add to it some personal problems over the last year and I am now sitting here scratching my creative itch with you guys.
Innate star quality like Brad Pitt, Samuel L. Jackson or Al Pacino, perhaps not. But anyone who's even shown glimpses, could be focused to bring out the same with good writing, a coach and a mirror/monitor. I think unique looks, poise and not taking yourself too seriously are all good to begin with.
Personality wise, in press interviews etc, Craig became increasingly timid as time progressed, in comparison to Brosnan who always was overly confident. Connery and Dalton were plain dull. Lazenby still overcompensates for his terrible outing. And Roger was just great. Would be fun if the new actor at least was capable of cracking jokes.
I miss the days when funny wasn't frowned upon.
I'm not surprised at all by the new rumours. Amazon has its eyes set on Turner for many obvious reasons. Also, not the least surprised some black members on here are advocating for black Bond. Quite sure the stocky unattractive types were fond of Craig's casting back in the day. Bond shouldn't be a vehicle for some 'progressive emancipated' woke ideas regarding the changing of his appearance. Bond is a white man as written by Fleming.
Wait… I’ve heard nothing from Amazon saying they have their eye on Turner.
Was there an article? Other than the Bond Geek person (who also claims Cavill is number two), where are you getting your info from??
Unnecessarily antagonistic and untrue. It happens that some members on this forum, of all skin colours, have included actors of varying ethnicities.
No one is advocating (other than you); most are making suggestions.
What does this even mean?
This was a loaded post and feels like there is some projecting going on. You like AT. He may get it.
Likely he won’t, then what?
Have you heard of dark Irish? Nice history lesson for you. Hint: Pierce Brosnan. Dalton has similar features as well.
Sounds similar to Black British people to me.
If it's dark hair you are going for Bond could be Armenian. Is EON looking for candidates in Armenia?
Ha. Peter being salty as he isn't the only one with scoops. Oh joy. I cannot wait for the day Aidan Turner is announced as the new Bond, so I can tell you lot I told you about a thousand pages ago. Oh well.
Stop trolling, buddy
Idris Elba would have been a better one, even if he won't end up being chosen/accepting due to age.
Turner is the choice that makes actual sense as he is Bond potential defined. Elba? Get real mate.
Don't worry, I was only joking dear. I think he looks very dishy too.
That's all.
You were being unnecessarily antagonistic and, as I said, untrue.
You're the only one who is militantly advocating for one actor.
The other posters, whether dark skin, or light have made many suggestions and I haven't seen any advocating for a black actor. You're projecting.
Calling out what is plainly in your post isn't being salty, lol.
Haha. But yeah, Turner reminds me a lot of Clive Owen. If you were to see a photo of either actor the idea of casting them as Bond would make perfect sense. But when you see them actually onscreen in similar roles (at least when I do anyway) it just doesn't feel right. Like they're doing parodies of Bond or something. It's odd.
Strangely enough I wasn't addressing you :)
@peter You are so sensitive even a
fart is antagonistic to you. Also, I don't have the scoop, albeit a believable rumour, another individual has it. Also, I have mentioned other names as well, but none of them come close to Turner. I advise less salt on your taters.
That's odd, you were replying to the joke I made. Maybe you didn't realise.
But I stress: only a joke, he does have a slightly rodenty look but that doesn't make him look any less smashing. No need to be sensitive about these things.
Something very interesting happened at EoN in the last couple weeks. So interesting it blew my mind. I showed a couple of trusted members here what this latest development was.
So here's your challenge:
The person that has this "believable" rumour of yours, should be very aware of what I'm talking about. Let's see how credible this person is (and you for pushing this "believable" rumour).
Please DM the answer.
But I fear that your source is a squirrel with no believable information at all, and he (you), won't have a clue what this is about.
If he (you) can't DM with the simple answer, I'd say you lost credibility and; as the winner of this challenge, I'd ask you to come back here with graciousness, humility, less projections of your own insecurities, less hostility and admit subjectivity and guesses-- as we all (try to) do.
In the end Jeremy, if one knows that EoN and Amazon "want" AT, then this person will also know exactly what I'm talking about.
If you actually have an individual in your life that "knows" these two companies "want" AT, and responds with the one and only correct answer, I will be your personal cheerleader on these boards for the next month 😂.
(Just to be clear, AT is not a bad actor; I've nothing against his work. I have always found him to be a predictable performer-- nothing great, nothing particularly bad. Just efficient and nothing special).
I look forward to hearing from you in my DMs.
Best!