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...but there are also fans that are tired of the way James Bond has been in general. Let's be honest. They love it, but they feel let down by what they've been getting, but also want something new. If that makes sense.
I think this next-era is gonna need to take everything into account; the fans like you who want a "true" Bond, fans who love the Craig-era, and fans who want something "fresh and new" to keep them interested. I don't envy EON on this one.
Also it seems to me the actors are always defined by the era of filmmaking so we'll see what the business is like when it comes round to casting. What's gonna be trending? In 2005 it was darker, more realistic origin stories, which lead to Casino Royale.
You must be joking.
The appeal of Madden is that accent. It's commanding, reassuring and damn sexy. If you made him to do a plain old English accent, it would suck the charisma out of his performance.
Also, I'm convinced that Madden is not 5'10". Funnily enough here is a video of him with Arron Taylor-Johnson. Albeit they are sitting down, but you can tell from their frame that he's a smaller bloke. Though the video is 2 years old and he has seemingly filled out since.
But, I'll give it to the Taylor-Johnson fans. He looks more like a credible Bond candidate. Maybe that's why I'm not so convinced. I think Barbara Broccoli thinks the same way....remember when she cast the part on her own she went for Daniel Craig. Someone much more edgy and rugged than any of Cubby's picks.
I think Cubby would sway towards the Taylor-Johnson/Henry Cavill types. But I think Barbara likes the 'bad boys.' Considering her comments based on Craig, we all know she is going to cast someone not just a good actor but she is attracted to....someone who is a little more rough, surly and mean. Personally, if they could speed up Bond 26 for 2022, it wouldn't be too late to get either Michael Fassbender or Idris Elba. The best Bond's we never had.
Also forgot to mention that he's a Golden Globe winner. I also agree about Fassbender. He would've been brilliant. I think him and Johnson are very similar actually. Both gone down similar creative paths.
He's also got moves haha :D
Also had you seen this set pic from Tenet @Pierce2Daniel??
Thankfully, it seems that ship has definitely sailed and it very much is too late for him.
Well, to clarify....
I love Luthor because he possesses that unlikeable quality. I think Elba is perfect for that part. He brings similar qualities to other parts and it works to varying degrees, so it's not always a bad thing. However, it certainly wouldn't be what I want from Bond.
Good job that's not what was suggested, then! ;)
And as I said before, they could make a lot of marketing on casting a Scot as Bond.
Absolutely.
In terms of career choice, the two have things in common, although Taylor-Johnson seems to be doing better. I'm still pretty sad to see that Fassbender has no real plans for the next few years, while not long ago he appeared to be the darling of some Hollywood auteurs (McQueen, Boyle). Physically, he seems closer to Craig than really to the character as he is generally considered, which pushed me to think of him as a successor if Eon sought to continue the series in the form of loose sequels to the last movies. But I agree with you: narratively, it would make more sense to (soft-)reboot the franchise.
Frankly I do not care about new audiences. Perhaps these new audiences have been exposed too much to Ethan Hunt or Jason Bourne type of action, which Craig emulates as well. At this point I feel like I'm repeating myself. Do I, in a way, feel more entitled about Bond than general audiences? Yes, I do and for a plethora of reasons at that. We've both made our points, let's leave it at that for now.
Interesting...is Aaron Taylor-Johnson a villain in Tenet? I'll be very interested to see how he turns out in that film. In fact, Tom Hardy broke out with his appearance in Nolan's Inception. Perhaps the same fate awaits Taylor-Johnson.
This short 8 minute spoof of Bodyguard further cements Madden in my mind as the favourite....as to whether he is my preferred choice is another matter. But clearly from the time they shot Bodyguard to the time they made this spoof, he matured greatly:
This is a good suggestion. One of very few here.
Sold. Inspired choice. Just give the man a shave.
Certainly can see him as Bond without the beard. Not seen him in anything though so not sure what he's like as an actor.
But how old does he look without the beard?
He sure has the eyebrows. And the hair.
I find him to be in the category of actors who needs a beard ; without it he has a weak jawline and chin. The beard compensated for this and makes a huge difference in this case.
That’s him right above. The beard makes a big difference.
It does , sadly there aren't many pics of him without beard. Have seen him in Robin hood and didn't find him much interesting.