Ralph Fiennes

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  • I just read that Ralph Fiennes was seen with Craig today, whether on set or off, I have no idea. I believe it was mentioned on Twitter.
    You just read about it but don't remember where?

    http://www.iwatchstuff.com/2007/10/01/jackie-chan-hates-rush-hour.jpg
    It was a mere Tweet, nothing else to report I'm afraid. :-??
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    edited November 2011 Posts: 13,350
    From what we know Fiennes does begin work this month but is the first week of filming too soon? I'd love to know/see more...
  • edited November 2011 Posts: 4,619
    Sarah Coutts, Scottish TV Presenter wrote this on her facebook page on Wednesday:

    "Start filming for Bond tomorrow..."

    Then she wrote today:

    "After a couple of days with Daniel Craig and Ralph Fiennes I need a change of scenery..."

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Coutts/136637139689026

    Was this your source, @danslittlefinger ? Anyway, it looks like Fiennes has already begun working on Skyfall.
  • Sarah Coutts, Scottish TV Presenter wrote this on her facebook page on Wednesday:

    "Start filming for Bond tomorrow..."

    Then she wrote today:

    "After a couple of days with Daniel Craig and Ralph Fiennes I need a change of scenery..."

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Coutts/136637139689026

    Was this your source, @danslittlefinger ? Anyway, it looks like Fiennes has already begun working on Skyfall.
    That would be the one.

    :-bd
  • HASEROTHASEROT has returned like the tedious inevitability of an unloved season---
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    I don't know why people keep thinking he'll play Blofeld. He won't. If Blofeld appears in Skyfall at all, Bardem will be the actor to play him.
    i agree with you Pistoles..

    let me make things clear from the start, if he does indeed turn out to be Blofeld, then I will be shocked - pleasantly shocked.. and i'll admit that I was terribly wrong...

    but I just don't see it happening, because of the legal rights to the character.

    if EON had the rights before 2005 when they started filming CR, don't you think that instead of calling the group QUANTUM, that they might indeed have resurrected SPECTRE?... we don't know, but QUANTUM is essentially the same thing, just with a different name... and again, if they had the rights, how come in the video game FRWL, SPECTRE was called OCTOPUS?..

    some people will point to Goldeneye Reloaded and say Blofeld is in there, and they mention SPECTRE - that must mean EON owns the rights..... that couldn't be further from the truth, as gaming rights are different than story/film rights.... while FRWL was based on a previously exsisting film, they did change a lot of the story and action around, which might have voided any sort of deal in using the name and character.. and there is a big difference in using the character in a story, and just having him as a multiplayer character in a videogame - where he contributes nothing to the overall story...... and who knows, the rights EA bought back when they started working on the Bond games, might be totally different than what Activision purchased..

    like i've always said, if anything that big of EON purchasing the rights to SPECTRE and Blofeld had happened, then i most certainly can hedge a bet that we here at Mi6 would've heard something.

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    Sarah Coutts, Scottish TV Presenter wrote this on her facebook page on Wednesday:

    "Start filming for Bond tomorrow..."

    Then she wrote today:

    "After a couple of days with Daniel Craig and Ralph Fiennes I need a change of scenery..."

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Coutts/136637139689026

    Was this your source, @danslittlefinger ? Anyway, it looks like Fiennes has already begun working on Skyfall.
    Sde confirmed to me, that Fiennes has started working indeed.
    Yup, he's filming now :)
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    Posts: 13,350
    Great find guys!
  • And that's why, dear forummembers, a revitalized Blofeld should return in Bond 23. I have the strong feeling that the Bond producers know this. Bond 23 is about Bond but perhaps more about the villains, the villain's plot and indeed the most important head of a crime syndicate. And I am pretty certain Ralph Fiennes character will be one that finally gives us the creeps, chicken skin. Just like Heath Ledger did in 'The Dark Knight'. Michael and Babs know this. They will listen to us dear fans :).
  • Sarah Coutts, Scottish TV Presenter wrote this on her facebook page on Wednesday:

    "Start filming for Bond tomorrow..."

    Then she wrote today:

    "After a couple of days with Daniel Craig and Ralph Fiennes I need a change of scenery..."

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Coutts/136637139689026

    Was this your source, @danslittlefinger ? Anyway, it looks like Fiennes has already begun working on Skyfall.
    Sde confirmed to me, that Fiennes has started working indeed.
    Yup, he's filming now :)
    Another thing that makes me thing Ralph Fiennes character is too important to be open about during a press conference = Ernst Blofeld and SPECTRE B-)
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    Why all this Blofeld speculation? Isn´t it enough that the DB5 repeatedly re-appeared for no other reason but nostalgy?
    Thankfully, the producers seem to look ahead and don´t dwell on the past too much. They said in the press conference that they´re going to continue what they started with the last two films, which doesn´t reek exactly of Blofeld.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    This is all great news. Dan, Sam, Ralph, and seemingly all the rest of the cast of Skyfall are absolutely bananas for Bond and I love the enthusiasm that is being spread about. All hands are on deck and everyone involved truly cares about this project. It may be one of the best Bonds yet, even rivaling FRWL and TB. What a great anniversary present that'd be! >:D<
  • edited November 2011 Posts: 584
    Just had a epiphany!

    I think I know how Mendes involve to bring back SPECTRE and Blofeld at the same time, by BY FORCING BOND TO WORK WITH THEM

    When Bond's trust in M falters, Fiennes comes in working for Spectre and provides intel to Bond to apprehend the villain, Bardem. Eventually, Spectre provides Bond with enough information to kick M out from Mi6, and kill off Bardem himself. Fiennes that reveals himself as Blofeld and now has acquired dominance over the agency and Bardem's organization or resources, therefore setting up the plot for Bond 24
  • SandySandy Somewhere in Europe
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    Sarah Coutts, Scottish TV Presenter wrote this on her facebook page on Wednesday:

    "Start filming for Bond tomorrow..."

    Then she wrote today:

    "After a couple of days with Daniel Craig and Ralph Fiennes I need a change of scenery..."

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Coutts/136637139689026

    Was this your source, @danslittlefinger ? Anyway, it looks like Fiennes has already begun working on Skyfall.
    Sde confirmed to me, that Fiennes has started working indeed.
    Yup, he's filming now :)
    Interesting indeed. :-bd
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited November 2011 Posts: 4,447
    Sarah Coutts http://www.sarahcoutts.com/ is Scottish. Poker legend ?? http://pokerknave.com/2010/10/13/sarah-coutts/ There be some pictures there.



  • Sarah Coutts http://www.sarahcoutts.com/ is Scottish. Poker legend ?? http://pokerknave.com/2010/10/13/sarah-coutts/ There be some pictures there.



    Very VERY interesting. So there could be a new poker scene in Skyfall!? What Chemin-de-Fer was for Connery, must be Texas-hold-'Em for Craig. I wouldn't be surprised if the filmed scene was one with both Fiennes and Craig.....playing poker?
  • edited November 2011 Posts: 4,619
    Sarah Coutts http://www.sarahcoutts.com/ is Scottish. Poker legend ?? http://pokerknave.com/2010/10/13/sarah-coutts/ There be some pictures there.
    Great find! I couldn't figure out what kind of role a non-actor TV-presenter would have in a Bond film. It looks like there is a very good chance she'll play poker! :)
  • CASINOROYALECASINOROYALE Somewhere hot
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    You know, a thought occurred to me...Ralph Fiennes is a pretty big name. I seriously doubt he would have a minor role or henchman role. I think hes going to be the villain in charge of Bardem. He may even be the Prime Minister or some other role. They did say they "wrote a role up for him" so that kind of means he will play a new character doesnt it? Considering they already have what we believe most of the villains cast, I think we should keep Fiennes as a good guy option you never know...The film is about M,MI6 and politics.
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    interesting based on the locations I feared there wouldn't be any card playing and since I'm a hold em fan anyways I love seeing bond play my favorite game.
  • BennyBenny In the shadowsAdministrator, Moderator
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    I can see Ralph Fiennes character being the 'thing from M's past, back to haunt her'.
    Maybe in the form of Ernst Stavro Blofeld?
    A past alliance with a man they didn't fully understand. A man who they used to do their really dirty work. Off the record kind of stuff. A man who got cut off by Mi6 or the allied forces for being to dangerous. Thought to be killed, but now back from the dead.
    Okay it's a long shot. But not entirely impossible.
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    http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1594208768/nm0000146

    Fiennes after shaving. Will this be his look in Skyfall?
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    Just had a epiphany!

    I think I know how Mendes involve to bring back SPECTRE and Blofeld at the same time, by BY FORCING BOND TO WORK WITH THEM

    When Bond's trust in M falters, Fiennes comes in working for Spectre and provides intel to Bond to apprehend the villain, Bardem. Eventually, Spectre provides Bond with enough information to kick M out from Mi6, and kill off Bardem himself. Fiennes that reveals himself as Blofeld and now has acquired dominance over the agency and Bardem's organization or resources, therefore setting up the plot for Bond 24
    That would make for an interesting riff on Blofeld; it's certainly consistent with his novel background and the way he kept switching sides during the war.

    But I don't think SPECTRE should be an entity that already exists. Rather, running with your idea a little, I think Blofeld could be an informant deemed unreliable by MI6, but who Bond has to turn to in order to get the job done. His call-sign would be "Spectre" (like "Neptune" or "Bluebell" or "Cake").
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    Interesting ideas everyone!
  • But I don't think SPECTRE should be an entity that already exists. Rather, running with your idea a little, I think Blofeld could be an informant deemed unreliable by MI6, but who Bond has to turn to in order to get the job done. His call-sign would be "Spectre" (like "Neptune" or "Bluebell" or "Cake").
    I like that idea... they might be able to sidestep the copyright issues as well by never mentioning his real name. Then it would be up to the fans to decide whether or not he actually IS Blofeld.

  • But I don't think SPECTRE should be an entity that already exists. Rather, running with your idea a little, I think Blofeld could be an informant deemed unreliable by MI6, but who Bond has to turn to in order to get the job done. His call-sign would be "Spectre" (like "Neptune" or "Bluebell" or "Cake").
    I like that idea... they might be able to sidestep the copyright issues as well by never mentioning his real name. Then it would be up to the fans to decide whether or not he actually IS Blofeld.

    Likewise, Fleming noted in the books that SPECTRE is partially based on controlling larger parts of the world's criminal organizations (SMERSH, Gestapo, The Mafia, etc...), which is how they achieve world dominance. They can remove the use of Quantum in Skyfall by stating how, with Bond's uncovering in Mr. White and the others, SPECTRE has been actively taking over their reins.

    So Fiennes/Blofeld can maybe use that to convince Bond that they're on the same side (without mentioning that they too are terrorists) and gives more intel on Bardem in exchange for his trust or perhaps hidden secrets in Mi6? Kind of like the Bond-Draco agreement in OHMSS!

    Gosh this is exciting! 8->
  • DoctorKaufmannDoctorKaufmann Can shoot you from Stuttgart and still make it look like suicide.
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    Well, I hate disappointing you, karatemanchan37,

    but Mendes, Craig, etc. stated, that SKYFALL actually will be a standalone film, like GF... So it is unlikely, that Quantum will feature this time, maybe in Bond 24 in 2015 or so?
  • Well, I hate disappointing you, karatemanchan37,

    but Mendes, Craig, etc. stated, that SKYFALL actually will be a standalone film, like GF... So it is unlikely, that Quantum will feature this time, maybe in Bond 24 in 2015 or so?
    No no I meant that Blofeld mentions Quantum, not actually taking over it
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    I don't think Blofeld will return. He has been done, and is not needed in this film. I don't want another continuation with SPECTRE or whatever Blofeld could be heading when there is already the whole Quantum arc up in the air.
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    I think when it was stated that Skyfall would be its own film, that ruled out ANY PREVIOUS VILLAIN or plot. Thus, no Quantum, SPECTRE, or Blofeld.
  • It won't be Blofeld... although it is the 50th anniversary and they DID say there were some surprises... perhaps a FYEO- style Blofeld cameo?
  • Well, I hate disappointing you, karatemanchan37,

    but Mendes, Craig, etc. stated, that SKYFALL actually will be a standalone film, like GF... So it is unlikely, that Quantum will feature this time, maybe in Bond 24 in 2015 or so?
    Isn't it possible that sometimes producers are......lying a bit during a press conference.....to prevent gossipping too much? Furthermore, when they talk about 'standalone' film, isn't it much more about the plot surrounding Bond that has no direct link with the previous two Bond films (like the Vesper storyline, QUANTUM, Mr White etcetera?)?

    With that in mind, I think Skyfall could very well be a standalone Bond film in which SPECTRE and Ernst Stavro Blofeld return to the screen gracefully and with a revived spirit.

    Now I have found this part of an interview with Eurocom producers Julian Widdows and Dawn Pinkley (Eurocom developed 'GoldenEye Reloaded'):

    How closely have you worked with EON producers David Wilson and Barbara Broccoli in developing the game?
    "David Wilson, Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli were an immense help in creating the most authentic James Bond game possible. David spent time on site at Eurocom to lend his cinematic expertise to help create a genuine GoldenEye experience. In addition, Barbara and Michael were heavily involved in the casting for the game, treating it as though it were a Hollywood blockbuster. They employed her years in the movie industry to choose only the finest actors for the game. It was a real pleasure to have their candid input."

    Now the new PC game 'GoldenEye Reloaded' has premiered. The small copyright info down below the site states:
    "GoldenEye 007: Reloaded © 2011 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. 007 and related James Bond trademarks © 1962-2011 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. 007 TM and related James Bond trademarks are trademarks of Danjaq, LLC licensed by EON. All Rights Reserved. Game Code © 2011 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc.

    Now surf the site, and you will come across the names of 'Blofeld' and 'SPECTRE'. With the above copyright info in mind, Blofeld and SPECTRE are again related James Bond trademarks.

    IF the family of Kevin McGlory is not making a case of the videogame 'GoldenEye Reloaded' and the names of Blofeld and SPECTRE that are mentioned in the game -and so far they haven't done that all, they haven't started a lawsuit against Eurocom and EON- THEN I think it is very safe to say that the names of 'Blofeld' and 'SPECTRE' are back where they belong: EON Productions. Off course with some help of Sony Pictures.


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