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  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Love his answer as I'd love to see him return. Tried to field the same question to him yesterday but no luck with a retort; glad someone managed to get a response to it.
  • GetafixGetafix
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    I like the Eurotrash casts - just my cup of tea. But has Boyle worked with euro actors before? He’s more into British and American actors isn’t he?

    He does like a bit of ethnic diversity though and giving fresh young talent a big break so I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw some interesting lesser known casting in the smaller roles.

    The great Bond films are littered with great minor characters - please continue that tradition.
  • GermanladyGermanlady
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    Getafix wrote: »
    I like the Eurotrash casts - just my cup of tea. But has Boyle worked with euro actors before? He’s more into British and American actors isn’t he?

    He does like a bit of ethnic diversity though and giving fresh young talent a big break so I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw some interesting lesser known casting in the smaller roles.

    The great Bond films are littered with great minor characters - please continue that tradition.

    Agreed.
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
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    My only concern is that Westworld Season 3 has to be set for filming soon. Right?
  • bondbat007bondbat007
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    TripAces wrote: »
    My only concern is that Westworld Season 3 has to be set for filming soon. Right?

    I'm sure Wright can handle a small Bond shoot reprising the Felix role. Schedule other Westworld actors to shoot while Wright is doing Bond. Obviously won't be a big role (more like QOS) but seeing him again would be awesome
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    I actually would like to see Wright's Felix playing a bigger role.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    I think LTK was the only time it mattered wether Leiter was in the film or not.
  • royale65royale65 Caustic misanthrope reporting for duty.
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    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    I think LTK was the only time it mattered wether Leiter was in the film or not.

    At that stage of the film series, and with Leiter being recast, it could have been any ally of Bond.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    TripAces wrote: »
    My only concern is that Westworld Season 3 has to be set for filming soon. Right?

    I'd say the soonest it will shoot is a few months time, if we're lucky. They want to take their time with it so it may not even begin until 2019. I'm sure he could squeeze in time for Felix, given the role isn't a major one.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    I'd like Felix to have a more prominent role in the next one, a la TMWTGG novel.
  • SeanCraigSeanCraig Germany
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    I would be SO happy ic Wright would reprise his role as Felix Leiter. Just saw CR and QoS again back to back and they work together really cool.

    That would be a very, very good sign for B25.


    I remember starting to worry when they cast Waltz, then the title song was released .. maybe this time it starts with good news and anticipation will grow.
  • boldfingerboldfinger
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    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    I'd be ecstatic if Wright returned as Leiter. He has a natural charm and marvellous screen-chemistry with Craig. I enjoy how they pitted Leiter as a friendly-enemy of Bond's. Both the modern Bond and Leiter are allies but appreciate they represent different world interests. It be a shame if Wright didn't return in either Craig's last Bond film or even the next actor's run. (I also really like his smooth voice)

    Also in recent photos, he looks exactly the same. So no need to wait for him to grow the beard out.
    jeffrey-wright.jpg?w=1000&h=563&crop=1

    One actor, I think could make a great Felix, (and who happens to be working with Barbara Broccoli currently on Rhythm Section) is Sterling K Brown...but it's Wright's gig to loose.
    Oh no no no, if not Wright, it has to be Matthew McConnaughey!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I love McConaughey but he'd feel so incredibly out of place in a Bond movie. Felix has been great, I'd just like to see more camaraderie between he and Bond.
  • sirseanisbondsirseanisbond
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    I'd like Felix to have a more prominent role in the next one, a la TMWTGG novel.

    TMWTGG is the last one that comes to mind when I think of Felix having a bigger role in the story. LALD is the best use of Felix, and after that probably DAF.
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
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    Danny Boyle, take note...

    https://www.carscoops.com/2018/06/just-2019-aston-martin-dbs-superleggera/
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    The President of Annapurna, who helped set up the MGM distribution deal for the next Bond installment, is leaving the company:

    https://deadline.com/2018/06/marc-weinstock-annapurna-president-exit-1202417768/
  • WalecsWalecs On Her Majesty's Secret Service
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    sirseanisbond wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    I'd like Felix to have a more prominent role in the next one, a la TMWTGG novel.

    TMWTGG is the last one that comes to mind when I think of Felix having a bigger role in the story. LALD is the best use of Felix, and after that probably DAF.

    I was about to say the same thing. Thunderball also comes to mind and even Casino Royale features Leiter more than TMWTGG.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    TB has Felix in it a lot.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Doesn't Felix participate in a lot of action rather than just aiding Bond in the midst of the assignment?
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Indeed he does. Felix is rather a pro-active character in TB.
  • AlexanderWaverlyAlexanderWaverly
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    As an aside, screenwriters, going back to Jack Whittingham's first script for Kevin McClory in early 1960, have tried to give Leiter more to do but it never works out. Maibaum's first Thunderball try (in 1961) also gave Leiter more screen time that he got in most 007 movies.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    it just has to be really well thought out.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Doesn't Felix participate in a lot of action rather than just aiding Bond in the midst of the assignment?
    Yes, even with his hooked hand and half a leg he insists on accompanying Bond on the underwater raid. And in the novel TMWTGG he may have a higher kill count than Bond himself; plus he is involved in the final swamp battle between Bond and Scaramanga (who near kills Felix, if I remember correctly).
    That's what I meant. I'd like that Felix in the films rather than the Yes-Man we always seem to be getting.
  • DoctorNoDoctorNo USA-Maryland
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    In QoS, Felix was the most interesting and intriguing he ever got, and I’d certainly like his return like that, but again in moderation. I don’t need a buddy or dual story.
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
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    DoctorNo wrote: »
    In QoS, Felix was the most interesting and intriguing he ever got, and I’d certainly like his return like that, but again in moderation. I don’t need a buddy or dual story.

    And speaking of Leiter in QoS, a return by David Harbour as Geoffrey Beam would also be a nice touch, if handled correctly.
  • PropertyOfALadyPropertyOfALady Colders Federation CEO
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    TripAces wrote: »
    DoctorNo wrote: »
    In QoS, Felix was the most interesting and intriguing he ever got, and I’d certainly like his return like that, but again in moderation. I don’t need a buddy or dual story.

    And speaking of Leiter in QoS, a return by David Harbour as Geoffrey Beam would also be a nice touch, if handled correctly.

    Gregory, you mean.
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
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    PropertyOfALady wrote: »
    TripAces wrote: »
    DoctorNo wrote: »
    In QoS, Felix was the most interesting and intriguing he ever got, and I’d certainly like his return like that, but again in moderation. I don’t need a buddy or dual story.

    And speaking of Leiter in QoS, a return by David Harbour as Geoffrey Beam would also be a nice touch, if handled correctly.

    Gregory, you mean.

    LOL...Yes. It's late. And been a long day!
  • IGUANNAIGUANNA
    edited June 2018 Posts: 1,296
    I have a lot of feelings both guy and gut but they deedn't warrant a Why is this here? I think Felix was a nice addition to the first Bond film for Craig and he was a nice little cucumber. As long as he doesn't try to outcool Bond then we're good to go, whip the script into shape and taylor it all the way down to suit for a classic bit of fun between best friends.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    I really hope Wright returns in (what's assumed to be) Dan's swan song. Would be cool to see Gregg Beam too, though unnecessary. And unless Bond returns to South America, I can't imagine Felix being out in the field with him.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Indeed he does. Felix is rather a pro-active character in TB.

    And Rik still is my favourite Felix,and closest in looks to the novels.

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