Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • SeveSeve The island of Lemoy
    edited June 21 Posts: 630
    How about this.

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    Add in a scar as well and I think you've cracked it
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    Well, I tried to add something both subtle and meaningful, drawing on other cinema.

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  • sandbagger1sandbagger1 Sussex
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    Well, I tried to add something both subtle and meaningful, drawing on other cinema.

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    lol!
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited June 22 Posts: 6,017
    I recently finished rewatching Masters of the Air, and beyond being an impressive series in its own right, it consistently reminded me why Callum Turner would make an excellent James Bond for the next era. His acting speaks for itself, but he also strikes the perfect balance between a modern edge and a portrayal that more accurately reflects Ian Fleming’s original vision. Below are some images I captured:

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  • peterpeter Toronto
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    Denbigh wrote: »
    I recently finished rewatching Masters of the Air, and beyond being an impressive series in its own right, it consistently reminded me why Callum Turner would make an excellent James Bond for the next era. His acting speaks for itself, but he also strikes the perfect balance between a modern edge and a portrayal that more accurately reflects Ian Fleming’s original vision. Below are some images I captured:

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    He’s good @Denbigh … if he scored the role it’d be a fine choice.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Yeah I need to watch Masters, I think he’s an increasingly strong choice.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited June 22 Posts: 6,017
    mtm wrote: »
    Yeah I need to watch Masters.
    Definitely worth checking out @mtm.

    Outside of the Bond discussion, there's a great number of talented people involved.
  • edited June 23 Posts: 4,445
    He’s got serious potential @Denbigh - also, he has a connection to David Heyman through the Fantastic Beasts movies.

    I thought he was solid on Masters, though I wouldn't say he was remarkable. The characters were all thinly sketched on that show, so I still haven't seen a great vehicle where I can point to Turner having great acting chops. Plus, he's dangerously close to becoming Mr. Dua Lipa.....So not sure how that impacts his chances.



    How about we just end the debate and the producers do the right thing: Go British, go for a Brat James Bond in soon to be movie star Harris Dickinson. he has a filmography to be envied and talent to match. He just needs to bulk up and a get a better haircut.

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  • edited June 23 Posts: 5,471
    I'd be interested if either Dickinson or Turner were picked. I can see them being slightly different. Turner has that energetic, masculine confidence to him I can see going into Bond, and Dickinson that more quiet, enigmatic quality to him. Both strong actors, handsome, with good screen presence.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited June 23 Posts: 9,088
    Honestly, with some of the names thrown out there nowadays I'd take Dickinson in a heartbeat just to keep the character intact. Beggers can't be choosers.

    He appears to have a certain rockstar quality which could enamor him with the next generation.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Yeah I’d be interested in Dickinson. He’s obviously a very thoughtful actor who picks interesting projects and he’s very good onscreen. I don’t quite know what he’d do with Bond, and that makes it interesting to me.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited June 23 Posts: 9,088
    One thing I can see him needing to work on is his accent - he doesn't really sound sophisticated enough for Bond. Not that that can't be overcome by a good actor.
  • edited June 23 Posts: 5,471
    I don't think having certain kinds of accents/needing to change them too much is very important for Bond. Connery had a noticeable Scottish accent and Brosnan a sort of Transatlantic Irish one that gave both character. Dalton's Northern twang slipped in LTK, as would Lazenby's Australian one. It might be a different story if the actor had a European accent, but otherwise it's just a case of adapting the voice to the performance without putting on an overly posh accent.

    I think Turner and Dickinson have good voices anyway.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    One thing I can see him needing to work on is his accent - he doesn't really sound sophisticated enough for Bond. Not that that can't be overcome by a good actor.

    Not sure what you mean there. He does lots of accents and voices: even a Dickie Attenborough impression in See How They Run!
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    edited June 23 Posts: 6,017
    I'm personally not really into Dickinson that much as a potential James Bond. He's a good actor, no doubt about it, but there's something about him that doesn't scream 007 to me. I'm also curious to see how much those Beatles films he's doing with Sam Mendes will take up his time.

    As I said, with Callum, he has that strong balance of having the modern-edge as well as the look of Ian Fleming's original creation, whereas with Harris, in terms of his look, he feels more boyish still and more of an outlier in terms of imagining him in the role.
  • buddyoldchapbuddyoldchap Formerly known as JeremyBondon
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    No to all recently mentioned. The next Bond has not been found, yet.
  • Posts: 5,471
    No to all recently mentioned. The next Bond has not been found, yet.

    I agree, he's not been found yet... Because the casting hasn't begun ;)

    Ultimately we have no impact on the actor one way or the other, even if they've been mentioned here. We'll see who it is.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Denbigh wrote: »
    I recently finished rewatching Masters of the Air, and beyond being an impressive series in its own right, it consistently reminded me why Callum Turner would make an excellent James Bond for the next era. His acting speaks for itself, but he also strikes the perfect balance between a modern edge and a portrayal that more accurately reflects Ian Fleming’s original vision. Below are some images I captured:

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    I can definitely see him as a candidate. Excellent choice!
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    Callum seems to be more of a Moore/Brosnan all-rounder, whereas Harris Dickinson seems more the intense actor dalton-type. Just my perception.
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    Callum seems to be more of a Moore/Brosnan all-rounder, whereas Harris Dickinson seems more the intense actor dalton-type. Just my perception.

    It's funny, I find Callum to be closer to a more blokeish Dalton/Craig. That's the vibe I get. I'm not saying he should be Bond or that he'd be like that should he be cast, but I don't see him at all like Moore or Brosnan.
  • edited June 23 Posts: 5,471
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Callum seems to be more of a Moore/Brosnan all-rounder, whereas Harris Dickinson seems more the intense actor dalton-type. Just my perception.

    It's funny, I find Callum to be closer to a more blokeish Dalton/Craig. That's the vibe I get. I'm not saying he should be Bond or that he'd be like that should he be cast, but I don't see him at all like Moore or Brosnan.

    I mean, every actor is their own persona at the end of the day. Every individual will bring something different.

    For me a lot of it's to do with his confidence during interviews. There's something quite magnetic about him just going from those in my opion. I do agree he's quite blokeish but in a good way (not aggressive or arrogant, but confident). And his performances have always impressed me .
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Callum seems to be more of a Moore/Brosnan all-rounder, whereas Harris Dickinson seems more the intense actor dalton-type. Just my perception.

    I don't know really, Dickinson does light and dramatic; I imagine him to mix the two up a bit more than that, but it's really hard to guess where it would go.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited June 23 Posts: 4,624
    Callum was my choose too since that list of vijf back then (1-2 years a go) from actors in there late 30's for when there start.

    Interview 4 years a go at age of 30-31.


    Whyle mabey he is 5-6 years to young at time of the interview, what mean 2 years from now. There is also interview with him and Mia Goth promoting Emma (2020). Mia Goth looks there on younger version of Ursula Andres. With him it be almoost sjure Bond 27 will have Dua Lipa for title song.

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    Very Moore/Lazenby with Shailene Woodley (also suggestion for future Bondgirl)

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    I think he will be nice match with Felicity Jones as Q. Joel Edgerton for role as ally, villian or mabey new Tanner.

    Biggest problem is that there is not realy intresting Cinema movie or/and BD(DVD) movie footage with him.




    In the mean time he started in this...



    But since a whyle i consider Jonah Hauer-King for earlier 30's. Born in 1995 the year of Goldeneye, made him 31-32 in 2027.

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    From what i know he is no family from Dutch actor, but the guy has selfspot:

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    A Dr no, DAD and CR out of the water

    And don't mind to see Maya Hawke as Bondgirl with worked before and good friends with..
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    That he is born in the year of Goldeneye, has ''King'' in his name and played in fairytale i see as usefull element to play with in or outside of movie. When i sugest Billie Eilish for Bond 25 or Bond 26 i at that she is born in December 2001. Maya Hawke is Daughter of acting parents, part of new generation.
  • sandbagger1sandbagger1 Sussex
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    Jonah Hauer-King looks like a young version of American actor Billy Campbell.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    He was in Doctor Who this last series and I was pretty underwhelmed by the way he handled a villain role, he didn't really add anything to it.
  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
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    Callum Turner would be a good choice, I haven't seen him a lot of stuff, but I could see him as Bond.

    I like Harris Dickinson but I do think he's a little bit too young right now. I don't think he'd be convincing as a seasoned agent and I'm not in favour of another origin story.

    I'd prefer both to the likes of Elordi, Mescal or Josh O'Connor
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