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You're probably right about Pattinson and Batman though. I guess. A shame in a way as I think he might have been an interesting option.
I saw Hoult in Tolkein recently. First time I'd seen him in a proper acting part for ages. And I thought he was pretty good. Not an obvious choice I agree but my point is that Craig wasn't either.
According to this article Hoult was also in the running for Batman so he's clearly on the Hollywood radar for big leading roles.
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1134616/Batman-solo-movie-Robert-Pattinson-Nicholas-Hoult-The-Batman-Matt-Reeves-Ben-Affleck/amp
Hoult has real potential, especially with 5+ more years to mature.
I know what you mean about Pattinson but I think he can scrub up pretty well. He's been working a gaunt, haggard, almost heroin-chic look for a few years but it's just that - a look.
Craig and ledger weren't famous, neither do they had an image of pretty boy before they were cast so it's not really a good comparison imho.
People keep saying you need to watch his indie films like they think that i haven't and yet i have over the last few years. Either it's light house,good times,high life and so on but yet to find something that scream bondian. I feel bond is far more complex than Batman. We will see what happens.
Lift shoes are a game changer for shorter actors and I think any shorter actor with real Bond potential would be wise to go for any audition wearing lift shoes. I'd say if there are any shorter actors up for the role it's imperative they wear lifts. 5'7" is too short to play the role but 5'10" or a bit higher seems fine. Craig isn't that tall, a bit craggy, people accept him so they will accept the next guy if he's around 5'10". I accept it's not six foot or more but we have to be realistic. If the guy ticks most boxes it shouldn't matter too much if he's a bit shorter.
I've no idea but it's possible Daniel Craig has used elevator shoes in his Bond films. If there were scenes where he wanted to look taller compared to other taller actors, it would make sense to wear them.
I would absolutely bet he has, and I seem to recall it being mentioned for QOS.
His being 5’10” is , yes, I’ll say it, a stretch.
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Actors like Bell and O’Connell are not suitable as they are far too short. Height does matter for the role. You can’t have the actor and Bond brand ambassador strolling down the red carpet looking more ‘Nick Nack’ than Bond with regards to height. Anyone who thinks an actor shorter than 5ft 10in I.e. shorter than average is deluding themselves. It’s not just about the role in the film, it’s about the international brand too. Bond isn’t a midget
Tom Hardy is pretty candid about his height, and no one really asks him about it anymore. Apparently Tom is 5’8. Tom Hardy is able to put on pure badassery with various diets and workout regimens: Charlie Bronson; Bane; the Kray twins; Tommy Conlon; Forrest Bondurant… these characters are larger than life. Considering his side by side with Christian Bale in The Dark Knight Rises, you’d have never thought Batman was four or five inches taller than his nemesis. Remarkably, Tom’s directors have always praised the actor for being able to simply “appear” bigger than he actually is through posturing.
However, Height does matter for the role. You can’t have the actor and Bond brand ambassador strolling down the red carpet looking more ‘Nick Nack’ than Bond with regards to height. Anyone who thinks an actor shorter than 5ft 10in I.e. shorter than average is deluding themselves. It’s not just about the role in the film, it’s about the international brand too. Bond isn’t a short and Hardy is I'm afraid.
A definite 'no' IMO.
Some more Bondian photos....
Yes. He would make a good Mr. Big I agree. As you can’t possibly mean Bond.
Ha ha! Well said.
Plus, Barbara Broccoli has confirmed that minority actors will be considered. So he's a legitimate candidate. (Plus, he's really hot)
He's only 29 and seems maturer.....he remind me of a younger Idris. I think he's a star in the making. Hopefully, he gets some traction soon. I have a feeling that he could very well be in the mix for something big soon. I would certainly be excited if he's involved in the Bond franchise.
Bond is an iconic white character and there is no reason to change history or Fleming’s creation. No.
He looks absolutely nothing like Elba at all. Probably due to the fact that their African heritages are totally different. Sope descends from Nigeria and Idris from Ghana and Sierra Leone.
Flemings creation is a white character. So he's only a legitimate candidate in your mind.
...and Barbara Broccoli’s
Nope. Purely a passing comment to maintain a PC/ woke facade. It won’t happen. You will be proven wrong I’m almost certain. Also, I don’t recall Barbara mentioning Sope ever? So that’s definitely still in your mind.
I’m with Yaphet.....https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/film/2015/apr/08/former-007-villain-yaphet-kotto-says-james-bond-cannot-be-black.
That’s a good point. But has Craig’s negative comments hurt the box office takings....I’d say ‘no’. In the past Brosnan and Moore were skilled with the media, but Connery, Lazenby, Dalton And Craig weren’t. So a mixed bag.
PS Bond was a big step up for DC so he had never experienced that side of stardom. My gut says they will go for a bigger star who "knows the ropes" but it will still clearly be a life changing "step up" in terms of their previous roles. Trouble is, that really narrows the tallent pool.
Huh? You have the actual producer of the films saying that minority actors will be considered and you have decided to twist her words to suit yourself?
If those are Barbara Broccoli's words, then they are her words. There was no report of her secretly winking at the journalist after making those statements. In fact, she's said it numerous times. Which probably indicates that she means it............I'm going to take her words at face value.
You might be with Yaphet (someone involved with the series in 1973) but I'm with Barbara (someone involved with the series in 2020 and going forward).
Whatever people say, Idris is still the best candidate. Just too old....I think Sope could be a good substitute if his career kicks off in 2020/2021.