Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • Posts: 15,161
    Theo could bring ... female fans.

    Brosnan did. Craig did. Heck I'm sure Roger Moore did in his days.
  • edited March 13 Posts: 1,396
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Theo could bring ... female fans.

    Brosnan did. Craig did. Heck I'm sure Roger Moore did in his days.

    I mean, more female fans.

    At least he doesn't look like the ugly brother of a Bond actor.
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    Ludovico wrote: »
    Theo could bring ... female fans.

    Brosnan did. Craig did. Heck I'm sure Roger Moore did in his days.

    I mean, more female fans.

    At least he doesn't look like the ugly brother of a Bond actor.

    Afraid to ask, but, who does? :-/
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Univex wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Theo could bring ... female fans.

    Brosnan did. Craig did. Heck I'm sure Roger Moore did in his days.

    I mean, more female fans.

    At least he doesn't look like the ugly brother of a Bond actor.

    Afraid to ask, but, who does? :-/

    Don’t encourage! 😂
  • Posts: 1,396
    Univex wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Theo could bring ... female fans.

    Brosnan did. Craig did. Heck I'm sure Roger Moore did in his days.

    I mean, more female fans.

    At least he doesn't look like the ugly brother of a Bond actor.

    Afraid to ask, but, who does? :-/

    Too many candidates IMO.

    Let's leave it that way.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    The elimination game is approaching a “Sophie’s Choice “
    point for me, two strong candidates who could do a great job in the role; one has a higher profile and experience while the other is a decade younger and the qualities to “ become “ James Bond. Except for one exception, It is a star making role and both actors seem up to the task.
  • Posts: 6,709
    talos7 wrote: »
    The elimination game is approaching a “Sophie’s Choice “
    point for me, two strong candidates who could do a great job in the role; one has a higher profile and experience while the other is a decade younger and the qualities to “ become “ James Bond. Except for one exception, It is a star making role and both actors seem up to the task.

    My feelings exactly. Plus, those two have the best voices ;)

    So, shall we send EON our results? ;)
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
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    I’m intrigued to see if more names present themselves as more new films and television series are produced and as actors age and mature. We could be missing someone completely.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Denbigh wrote: »
    I’m intrigued to see if more names present themselves as more new films and television series are produced and as actors age and mature. We could be missing someone completely.

    Oh, no doubt there will be.
  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
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    If they were casting the role right now, I'd be happy if the final 4 were the final 4 we had in the elimination game, Aidan Turner, Callum Turner, Theo James and Leo Suter.
    I think you could make a good case for any of those four and I think any of them being cast would satisfy most fans
  • George_KaplanGeorge_Kaplan Being chauffeured by Tibbett
    edited March 14 Posts: 693
    O’Connell is the only one who can I immediately picture bringing something new, because he’s a much more physical and expressive actor than any of the Bonds we’ve had already.

    I just wonder if that expressive quality is what we want from Bond. I don't really think of Bond (any version) as a very expressive character, as much as a composed, understated one. I guess Dalton was quite expressive, but I think that was more down to his theatre background.
  • edited March 14 Posts: 15,161
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Theo could bring ... female fans.

    Brosnan did. Craig did. Heck I'm sure Roger Moore did in his days.

    I mean, more female fans.

    At least he doesn't look like the ugly brother of a Bond actor.

    Huh?
  • edited March 14 Posts: 4,230
    O’Connell is the only one who can I immediately picture bringing something new, because he’s a much more physical and expressive actor than any of the Bonds we’ve had already.

    I just wonder if that expressive quality is what we want from Bond. I don't really think of Bond (any version) as a very expressive character, as much as a composed, understated one. I guess Dalton was quite expressive, but I think that was more down to his theatre background.

    I think within the framework of James Bond some of the actors were more expressive than others. I’d say Connery and Moore were actually quite expressive Bonds while Craig and Brosnan in his first two were much more understated. But obviously there are shades to these things. Moore and Connery had their share of subtle acting and Craig got two ‘single tear’ scenes.
  • echoecho 007 in New York
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    bondywondy wrote: »
    https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/james-bond-role-requires-older-actor-with-gravitas-says-casting-director-1234827240/

    “We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past,” Wilson said. “But trying to visualize it doesn’t work. Remember, Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience. He’s a person who has been through the wars, so to speak. He’s probably been in the SAS or something. He isn’t some kid out of high school that you can bring in and start off. That’s why it works for a 30-something.”

    It's disingenuous for MG Wilson to say:

    “We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past,” Wilson said. “But trying to visualize it doesn’t work.

    MG Wilson is fully aware Paul Haggis was hired to write a Casino Royale screenplay featuring a twenty eight year old James Bond.
    Haggis returned to his hotel room to work on his polish of the 21st James Bond film, "Casino Royale." "It's going to be good," he says. "We're trying to reinvent Bond. He's 28: no Q, no gadgets."

    28. Not over 30. Casino Royale was greenlit for a younger Bond and ideally a younger actor would have been the correct casting.

    It was reported Daniel Craig and Henry Cavill were the final two candidates. In 2005 Henry Cavill was 22 years old. Martin Campbell wanted Cavill to play the part.

    Bullet. Dodged.

  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    It’s impossible to say how CR would’ve turned out with Henry Cavill.
    Was he a missed opportunity? Did Campbell see something in him that could’ve been explored?
    Personally I think Craig is the better actor. I think the films following CR with Cavill would’ve taken a very different path. No SF with an older Bond seeking relevance to continue.
    I don’t mind Henry, but we can’t change what we’ve got.
    Right now I’m on the Theo James train to take on the role. Who knows what’s in-store for us Bond fans .
  • Posts: 966
    I'd be happy with Theo, but I feel like I've already seen his Bond, idk. Voice is quite similar to Craig's. Hmm, makes me want to do it even more now, just because of it being different.
  • Informe_James_BondInforme_James_Bond Dominican Republic
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    I like Thomas Doherty for James Bond.

    ;)
  • Posts: 12,837
    O’Connell is the only one who can I immediately picture bringing something new, because he’s a much more physical and expressive actor than any of the Bonds we’ve had already.

    I just wonder if that expressive quality is what we want from Bond. I don't really think of Bond (any version) as a very expressive character, as much as a composed, understated one. I guess Dalton was quite expressive, but I think that was more down to his theatre background.

    I think it could be interesting personally. He was pretty composed and understated in much of The North Water, so I’m sure he’d still play it cool at the card table, but that expressive quality coming out in the more heated moments, action scenes and the like, could be a good way of tapping into the side of Bond that gets off on the danger, which isn’t something the films have ever really explored in much depth. And it’d be a real contrast to Craig, who kept that side more hidden than most.
  • VenutiusVenutius Yorkshire
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    Reinvention and a new take? That's Sope, no?
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,228
    No!
  • edited March 14 Posts: 6,709
    That's a No! from me as well. If they do a dramatic reinvention of the character, I'm out. I love Bond, but I don't have to eat everything the chef puts on the table just out of blind loyalty to someone else's interpretation of taste.
  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
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    I've seen 4 episodes of The Gentleman so far and in my opinion, Theo James has given the best audition to be Bond #7 since Spectre
    This could be his Layer Cake
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    Venutius wrote: »
    Reinvention and a new take? That's Sope, no?
    talos7 wrote: »
    No!
    Univex wrote: »
    That's a No! from me as well. If they do a dramatic reinvention of the character, I'm out. I love Bond, but I don't have to eat everything the chef puts on the table just out of blind loyalty to someone else's interpretation of taste.
    Pardon me, wouldn't that be: Nope.



  • Posts: 1,220
    Jordo007 wrote: »
    I've seen 4 episodes of The Gentleman so far and in my opinion, Theo James has given the best audition to be Bond #7 since Spectre
    This could be his Layer Cake

    I was watching the scene at Johnston’s party thinking, “This must have been what Barbara felt watching Layer Cake.”
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    At this point James is adamant that he doesn’t fee that he’s right for Bond. Is he sincere when he says this or is he playing the game?
  • buddyoldchapbuddyoldchap Formerly known as JeremyBondon
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    talos7 wrote: »
    At this point James is adamant that he doesn’t fee that he’s right for Bond. Is he sincere when he says this or is he playing the game?

    He's right, chief said he ain't it.

  • Posts: 6,709
    Venutius wrote: »
    Reinvention and a new take? That's Sope, no?
    talos7 wrote: »
    No!
    Univex wrote: »
    That's a No! from me as well. If they do a dramatic reinvention of the character, I'm out. I love Bond, but I don't have to eat everything the chef puts on the table just out of blind loyalty to someone else's interpretation of taste.
    Pardon me, wouldn't that be: Nope.

    I read and wrote it more as a Luke Skywalker: NO! ;)

    Jordo007 wrote: »
    I've seen 4 episodes of The Gentleman so far and in my opinion, Theo James has given the best audition to be Bond #7 since Spectre
    This could be his Layer Cake

    I was watching the scene at Johnston’s party thinking, “This must have been what Barbara felt watching Layer Cake.”

    Absolutely. Felt the same.
    talos7 wrote: »
    At this point James is adamant that he doesn’t fee that he’s right for Bond. Is he sincere when he says this or is he playing the game?

    He's playing coy. He's a smart fella with a degree in philosophy ;) He says he's too Greek for it, then says his most Greek characteristic are his eyebrows. Surely he's seen Connery's :D
  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
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    Jordo007 wrote: »
    I've seen 4 episodes of The Gentleman so far and in my opinion, Theo James has given the best audition to be Bond #7 since Spectre
    This could be his Layer Cake

    I was watching the scene at Johnston’s party thinking, “This must have been what Barbara felt watching Layer Cake.”

    Yeah I thought that too mate. The fight in the first episode reminded me of the fight with Slate from QOS as well.

    I think Theo James is an actor most people would be okay with, even if he wasn't their top pic
  • Posts: 4,230
    I haven't watched The Gentleman fully yet, but from clips and what I have seen I can see why people are impressed with James. And yeah, he's a very good actor. Definitely has a very good natural voice for the role. I can see it.

    But that said, I think it may well be a case that many actors find when it comes to Bond. That's to say I'm not sure if he'd naturally bring to the role what they want from a new Bond/era, and a different actor may well do. Obviously I can't say for sure nor predict anything (he could well be Bond 7) but it's the case a lot of the time, even with actors who play very Bondian roles or seemingly have a lot of potential.

    And honestly, it seems like James would agree. I genuinely don't think it's something he's too interested in. There's no benefit or game plan by saying openly that he doesn't think he's right for the role (like I've said, actors with these things don't tend to go into too much detail - he may well privately not want to commit to such a big franchise/job or whatever - but at this point there's absolutely no reason to dismiss yourself like that). Of course actors can change their minds, and if EON want him I'm sure they'd approach him, but there's no reason to suggest he's playing coy at this point. He probably doesn't want to do it.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,152
    Very true @007HallY it's quite possible that Theo James doesn't want too commit to such a role. Just because many of us feel he's a good fit for it, doesn't mean that he as an actor wants to do it.
    I do also agree, with those who suggest that maybe he's playing coy. Never a good idea to be gushing or overly confident about taking on the role.
    As far as screen testing and negotiations go, who amongst us knows truly how EON go about this process. Rog and Cubby negotiated every film from MR to AVTAK on a single film basis with Rog always claiming the latest film was his last.
    My point is, there's a lot that goes on behind closed doors that we're obviously not privy too. Who knows what's going on, till we get an announcement from EON.

    talos7 wrote: »
    At this point James is adamant that he doesn’t fee that he’s right for Bond. Is he sincere when he says this or is he playing the game?

    He's right, chief said he ain't it.

    You can't deny that James has gained a lot of fans based on his role in The Gentleman.
    Right or wrong, he's made an impact with fans of this forum.
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