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He has presence and a strong voice (and he has an air of likeability).
If they went with him, I'd have zero problem, and, in fact, I'd definitely be interested and curious to see what he'd bring to the role (whereas I have zero interest, or curiosity, in seeing what an ATJ would offer (but I'd still be at those films upon first day of release)).
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cU2_KAiUMIs
While he's not my top contender, I would be happy to join the Callum Turner train nonetheless. He grew on me and, as opposed to other actors I may prefer, he's young, meaning he will always be worth a screentest when Bond 26 will start pre-production (as opposed to let's say Aidan Turner or Jamie Dornan). With Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jack Lowden, he may be one of the most credible contenders. I still have a soft spot for Sam Claflin but, as he's 37 now, he may already be too old.
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Hmmm, I see a cartel member ;) It does benefit from his not speaking a word
Judging C. Turner on those three, In photos I’m generally unimpressed ; there is a weakness to his eyes. His performances, which I haven’t seen many, elevate him a bit, while interviews help to lift a bit higher.
Based on photos alone I would have said pass; add the other two , performance and interview, I would say give him a screentest.
That aviator photo is from some of this latest work, so good signs. I could buy a ticket for this train. Should watch him something.
With Belmondo's nose.
The photos in the RAF type clothes look okay as a possible guide to how Turner may look as a possible Bond but with respect, the other photos don't sell Bond at all. Bond is supposed to have cruel good looks (which sounds a bit paradoxical given that handsome features rarely seem cruel) but Fleming liked a colourful phrase and this chap ain't cruel looking. To be fair, I doubt many good looking men are regarded as cruel looking but Turner doesn't have any hint of menace to his features. And in the first photo above he appears to be wearing a badly-fitting coat. ;))
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Thanks. That's the chap. I think he definitely has a good look but as I say not a huge amount of exposure yet.
Me neither. Very obscure actor.
https://www.slashfilm.com/1477054/paul-giamatti-james-bond-villain-role-wishlist/
"I'd want an accent of some kind. I'd definitely want an accent. It'd be nice to have an animal with me of some kind. Not necessarily a cat, but something. Any animal, maybe. Not a parrot or something. Something real. I don't know. An accent, though, of some kind I'd have to have. A guy who's all in fur coats and stuff like that? Be great."
I guess it's time for David Dragonpol to shine!
Wrong thread. I like Giamatti, but I think he's too famous and his face too everyman looking for a Bond villain.
Well absolutely, much of what they’re being assessed on at this point is somewhat superficial. Ultimately, from informal meetings to screentest , that is why there is a vigorous vetting process. I readily admit that , upon doing a screentest, it’s possible that my , fluid, top 3 candidates may be viewed as completely unsuitable,