Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • FatherValentineFatherValentine England
    edited October 2020 Posts: 737
    Denbigh wrote: »
    patb wrote: »
    FatherV is spot on re his points. The younger generation has a shorter attention span. (MI and Marvel get this). EON need to cast and get a script ASAP (after NTTD release)and this IMHO would point to someone who is close to the finished article and "up to speed" re a BIG movie star rather than some of the other names listed.
    If this is going to be a one film every 5 years gig from now on then the franchise simply belongs to the past, and has no relevancy. In fact, does it count as a franchise if you only have one film every 5 years?
    But the five-year gap wasn't a case "this is how long it's taken us to make the film". It was a case of creative differences and unfortunate circumstances and timing. As for casting, we don't know long it's going to take them, they could cast a guy in a year or two after No Time to Die's release for all we know, so I don't think we should expect one film every five years.

    Well, it's a six year gap now because of Covid, right? But it would have been five years anyway.

    I understand completely why it has taken so long. And I don't blame EON for it (apart from them making the decision to wait on Craig, rather than finding someone else for the part and giving him way too much power).

    So please understand, I am not assigning blame here. It is what it is. But if they want to get back on top of the pile and put the recent multiple issues behind them then they need to get a move on. Because the longer they leave it the less of a market there will be for the series when they do finally return.

    In the last ten years lots of older people who are fans of the series have died off, but have not been replaced with a younger generation. It is like a football club losing older season ticket holders but not replacing them with younger season ticket holders. Pretty soon the money stops coming in.

    This doesn't mean that a Bond film in 5 or even 10 years wouldn't find an audience. But it's share of the market would be much smaller, and the name far less prestigious.
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    If you look at all of the ups and downs re the brand over recent years, surely, they need someone like the great Sir Roger who will be a reliable represetative of the brand. We live in a media world where just a small slip up (slit wrists) can be misinterpreted and blown our of context. "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown"
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
    edited October 2020 Posts: 7,518
    If it's that far off, then we are truly f*cked.

    I wouldn't be surprised if it's the better part of a decade before we're sitting down in a theatre (?) in front of Bond 26. I'd love to eat my hat on this one, of course.
  • FatherValentineFatherValentine England
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    If it's that far off, then we are truly f*cked.

    I wouldn't be surprised if it's the better part of a decade before we're sitting down in a theatre (?) in front of Bond 26. I'd love to eat my hat on this one, of course.

    Me too.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    edited October 2020 Posts: 5,131
    talos7 wrote: »
    To suggest that none of the actors mentioned would be suitable is just not accurate; none might fit one’s personal preference but there are several who are strong candidates.

    As an example, in what way is Timothy Chamalet suitable? Or Jack O Connell? Both good actors, but one is an odd looking skinny little American and the other is as tall as an Ewok.

    Both these actors were touted as Bond candidates. But they can’t really be can they?

    But yes, there have been some Bondian suggestions among the many.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    MSL49 wrote: »
    I think James Norton is a solid candidate.

    A solid BBC TV actor.
  • Agent_Zero_OneAgent_Zero_One Ireland
    edited October 2020 Posts: 554
    Having just finished the Haunting of Bly Manor (fantastic show, BTW), I have to say that I could definitely see Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Bond. Not exactly a Bondian performance perse, but the elements were certainly there.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Having just finished the Haunting of Bly Manor (fantastic show, BTW), I have to say that I could definitely see Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Bond. Not exactly a Bondian performance perse, but the elements were certainly there.
    I’ve never seen anything featuring him; based on photos alone, I don’t see it.
    I remember someone saying that he looks better on the screen than in photos; this is exactly how I feel about Hugh Jackman. He looks significantly different on screen than
    In many photos.


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    suavejmf wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    To suggest that none of the actors mentioned would be suitable is just not accurate; none might fit one’s personal preference but there are several who are strong candidates.

    As an example, in what way is Timothy Chamalet suitable? Or Jack O Connell? Both good actors, but one is an odd looking skinny little American and the other is as tall as an Ewok.

    Both these actors were touted as Bond candidates. But they can’t really be can they?

    But yes, there have been some Bondian suggestions among the many.

    I'm with you on this. It's kind of like suggesting Don Knotts as a great Bond candidate back in the '80's and being serious about it.
  • edited October 2020 Posts: 725
    I can’t think of anyone better than John Boyega. Tall , dashing, athletic, a good actor and will be the perfect age of 32-33 when Bond 26 comes about. Barbara, I hope you are sniffing about.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    To suggest that none of the actors mentioned would be suitable is just not accurate; none might fit one’s personal preference but there are several who are strong candidates.

    As an example, in what way is Timothy Chamalet suitable? Or Jack O Connell? Both good actors, but one is an odd looking skinny little American and the other is as tall as an Ewok.

    Both these actors were touted as Bond candidates. But they can’t really be can they?

    But yes, there have been some Bondian suggestions among the many.

    I'm with you on this. It's kind of like suggesting Don Knotts as a great Bond candidate back in the '80's and being serious about it.

    My ultimate point is that many names have been put forth ; there are at least a half dozen strong choices even if there not everyone’s personal favorites.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    I can’t think of anyone better than John Boyega. Tall , dashing, athletic, a good actor and will be the perfect age of 32-33 when Bond 26 comes about. Barbara, I hope you are sniffing about.

    I hear that Hugh Grant is to be cast as Shaft as well.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    talos7 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    To suggest that none of the actors mentioned would be suitable is just not accurate; none might fit one’s personal preference but there are several who are strong candidates.

    As an example, in what way is Timothy Chamalet suitable? Or Jack O Connell? Both good actors, but one is an odd looking skinny little American and the other is as tall as an Ewok.

    Both these actors were touted as Bond candidates. But they can’t really be can they?

    But yes, there have been some Bondian suggestions among the many.

    I'm with you on this. It's kind of like suggesting Don Knotts as a great Bond candidate back in the '80's and being serious about it.

    My ultimate point is that many names have been put forth ; there are at least a half dozen strong choices even if there not everyone’s personal favorites.

    Yes, that’s fair enough and fair comment.
  • MSL49MSL49 Finland
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    How about Rupert Friend, he made reading's last time around?
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  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    MSL49 wrote: »
    How about Rupert Friend, he made reading's last time around?

    I’d say he’s definitely worth a screen test.
  • BennyBenny In the shadowsAdministrator, Moderator
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    suavejmf wrote: »
    MSL49 wrote: »
    How about Rupert Friend, he made reading's last time around?

    I’d say he’s definitely worth a screen test.

    He's also known to American audiences through Homeland.
    Something despite being popular amongst select fans, is something Aidan Turner does not possess.
    Although I'm in a minority, I think Chris Hemsworth could play the part. More likely in a lighter way. But he has the looks, can do action and even act. An unlikely choice, but one I'd like to see screentest.
    As a good all-round contender, I think Hoult is a safe bet. Looks, height, age, acting ability, well known without being a mega star. Placing him in the highly possible to get a screen test when casting begins I'd say.
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    edited October 2020 Posts: 5,131
    Benny wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    MSL49 wrote: »
    How about Rupert Friend, he made reading's last time around?

    I’d say he’s definitely worth a screen test.

    He's also known to American audiences through Homeland.
    Something despite being popular amongst select fans, is something Aidan Turner does not possess.
    Although I'm in a minority, I think Chris Hemsworth could play the part. More likely in a lighter way. But he has the looks, can do action and even act. An unlikely choice, but one I'd like to see screentest.
    As a good all-round contender, I think Hoult is a safe bet. Looks, height, age, acting ability, well known without being a mega star. Placing him in the highly possible to get a screen test when casting begins I'd say.

    I like Hemsworth. But his faux English accent is a tad pantomime IMO. Personally, I’ve no desire to see another Auzzie Bond.
  • BennyBenny In the shadowsAdministrator, Moderator
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    If he worked on the accent with a dialect coach, would that change your mind @suavejmf ?
    He has masses of likability and charisma. And is popular with audiences.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Benny wrote: »
    If he worked on the accent with a dialect coach, would that change your mind @suavejmf ?
    He has masses of likability and charisma. And is popular with audiences.

    Hemsworth is actually high on my list. He’s got charisma and charm to spare and can obviously handle the physical stuff.
    His film , “ Extraction “ was a lot of fun.

    If they want to go with a lighter tone that still features an actor’s physicality, he would not be a bad choice. Based on charisma alone he’s worthy of a screentest; that is a quality that can’t be coached or acquired.

    As far as judging him on being Australian, each actor has to be judged on their own merits. Some people like Lazenby, some don’t. I personally like him, although I am aware of his shortcomings; had he stayed on, he would have matured nicely into the tale.
    Then there’s the missed opportunity of an actor who could have brought the charm of Moore with the hard edge brutal physicality of Craig, Hugh Jackman.

    With that said, I’m not British , a pitch perfect accent is not very important to me , but I can completely understand someone having it as a priority. I live in New Orleans, over the the years there have been countless, horrid attempts by actors to do a New Orleans accent, with Dennis Quaid in “The Big Easy” being the worst offender. So I get it.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
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    Hemsworth, to me, is another choice that completely changes what the films are about. I don’t want to watch Hemsworth in a James Bond film, I want to watch someone be James Bond, and casting Hemsworth wouldn’t be doing that.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Denbigh wrote: »
    Hemsworth, to me, is another choice that completely changes what the films are about. I don’t want to watch Hemsworth in a James Bond film, I want to watch someone be James Bond, and casting Hemsworth wouldn’t be doing that.

    Lol, well we know we have drastically different tastes. I believe the one actor where we have common ground is Sam Claflin.
    Judging by stories of the casting a new Bond for CR, the same dynamic seemed to exist in the EON braintrust, with Barbara having the final say.

  • DenbighDenbigh UK
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    talos7 wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Hemsworth, to me, is another choice that completely changes what the films are about. I don’t want to watch Hemsworth in a James Bond film, I want to watch someone be James Bond, and casting Hemsworth wouldn’t be doing that.

    Lol, well we know we have drastically different tastes. I believe the one actor where we have common ground is Sam Claflin.
    Judging by stories of the casting a new Bond for CR, the same dynamic seemed to exist in the EON brain trust, with Barbara having the final say.
    Yes, Sam Claflin is certainly someone I'd be happy to see get a screentest at least.

    But I'm sure you must understand where I come from. I like an actor to properly become the character of James Bond, rather than just be a big name who's gonna wear a tuxedo and do some action sequences.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    edited October 2020 Posts: 7,888
    Denbigh wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Hemsworth, to me, is another choice that completely changes what the films are about. I don’t want to watch Hemsworth in a James Bond film, I want to watch someone be James Bond, and casting Hemsworth wouldn’t be doing that.

    Lol, well we know we have drastically different tastes. I believe the one actor where we have common ground is Sam Claflin.
    Judging by stories of the casting a new Bond for CR, the same dynamic seemed to exist in the EON brain trust, with Barbara having the final say.
    Yes, Sam Claflin is certainly someone I'd be happy to see get a screentest at least.

    But I'm sure you must understand where I come from. I like an actor to properly become the character of James Bond, rather than just be a big name who's gonna wear a tuxedo and do some action sequences.

    I understand that , but also see Hemsworth as someone who can do what you’re say.
    In my minds I can envision him walking into Moneypenny’s office and engaging in flirtatious banter; later, confidently striding through a luxurious casino, and eventually battling a formidable foe.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited October 2020 Posts: 5,834
    talos7 wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Hemsworth, to me, is another choice that completely changes what the films are about. I don’t want to watch Hemsworth in a James Bond film, I want to watch someone be James Bond, and casting Hemsworth wouldn’t be doing that.

    Lol, well we know we have drastically different tastes. I believe the one actor where we have common ground is Sam Claflin.
    Judging by stories of the casting a new Bond for CR, the same dynamic seemed to exist in the EON brain trust, with Barbara having the final say.
    Yes, Sam Claflin is certainly someone I'd be happy to see get a screentest at least.

    But I'm sure you must understand where I come from. I like an actor to properly become the character of James Bond, rather than just be a big name who's gonna wear a tuxedo and do some action sequences.
    In my minds I can envision him walking into Moneypenny’s office and engaging in flirtatious banter; later, confidently striding through a luxurious casino, and eventually battling a formidable foe.
    I suppose so, and I can envision it, but at the same time, I still feel like I'd just be watching Chris Hemsworth and not James Bond. I feel like EON should stick to actors who haven't made their mark yet and can fully be James Bond to a whole audience. It's the same reason I question actors like Idris Elba, and Henry Cavill.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Denbigh wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Hemsworth, to me, is another choice that completely changes what the films are about. I don’t want to watch Hemsworth in a James Bond film, I want to watch someone be James Bond, and casting Hemsworth wouldn’t be doing that.

    Lol, well we know we have drastically different tastes. I believe the one actor where we have common ground is Sam Claflin.
    Judging by stories of the casting a new Bond for CR, the same dynamic seemed to exist in the EON brain trust, with Barbara having the final say.
    Yes, Sam Claflin is certainly someone I'd be happy to see get a screentest at least.

    But I'm sure you must understand where I come from. I like an actor to properly become the character of James Bond, rather than just be a big name who's gonna wear a tuxedo and do some action sequences.
    In my minds I can envision him walking into Moneypenny’s office and engaging in flirtatious banter; later, confidently striding through a luxurious casino, and eventually battling a formidable foe.
    I suppose so, and I can envision it, but at the same time, I still feel like I'd just be watching Chris Hemsworth and not James Bond. I feel like EON should stick to actors who haven't made their mark yet and can fully be James Bond to a whole audience. It's the same reason I question actors like Idris Elba, and Henry Cavill.

    And I can appreciate that...

  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    Benny wrote: »
    If he worked on the accent with a dialect coach, would that change your mind @suavejmf ?
    He has masses of likability and charisma. And is popular with audiences.

    Yes. He’s got charisma and star quality certainly. He almost needs to slim down too....he’s in too good a shape!
  • edited October 2020 Posts: 6,665
    I'd rather have Hoult in the part. In 2027. He'll have to loose that baby face first. And there's plenty of time for that.

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    BTW, guy's got brilliant comedic timing and range.

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  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    suavejmf wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    If he worked on the accent with a dialect coach, would that change your mind @suavejmf ?
    He has masses of likability and charisma. And is popular with audiences.

    Yes. He’s got charisma and star quality certainly. He almost needs to slim down too....he’s in too good a shape!

    Hemsworth drops significant weight when not in “Thor” mode. He’s lean and athletic, not bulky at all.

  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited October 2020 Posts: 14,861
    Denbigh wrote: »
    Hemsworth, to me, is another choice that completely changes what the films are about. I don’t want to watch Hemsworth in a James Bond film, I want to watch someone be James Bond, and casting Hemsworth wouldn’t be doing that.

    I can understand that, although I guess that was what it was like when Roger became Bond. He was already pretty famous around the world for the Saint and the Persuaders and he basically played it the same as those two with the main difference being his haircut: he was Roger Moore in a James Bond film more than he was really James Bond. And that worked for me! :)
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