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Someone'll be along shortly to accuse Dan Craig of doing it :D
I think the new Bond needs to have some sort of charisma. I'll leave it at that.
Yes, Dan's certainly a natural pouter. As was Brosnan I suppose!
It's a weird nonsense internet trend. I guess it's kind of funny but also a bit disconcerting.
I'm just glad no one's mentioned Bond needing to be a Sigma Male yet or something, haha.
Dickinson is talented, and commands spaces in a different way, but in the context of James Bond, he still feels like he’d be reacting to those characters rather than dominating the space. Bond should feel like the center of gravity, not someone finding his footing around more commanding presences.
Easy to understand:
Tom Holland
Sean Connery
Who looks more masculine, more intimidating, more "maybe I don't want to mess with him?"
Sean Connery.
Yes, it's just acting. Sean Connery wasn't a real secret agent with a licence to kill. Connery was just pretending but the look isn't pretending. That's genetics. Some men are alpha men in appearance. And Connery was such a man. By good fortune he decided to become an actor and by good fortune he was around when Eon were casting for Dr No. The rest is history.
James Bond is an alpha male in looks. That's not my opinion. It's fact. Anyone can see a specific type of man was cast to play Bond. If you think Tom Holland is right for Bond you are wrong. And Daniel Craig was not right for Bond neither but this isn't a DanielCraigisnotBond post. I'm just stating the harsh fact he didn't have the classic alpha hero face. Do the vast majority of film goers care?
No.
But the vast majority of film goers don't post on Bond forums. They're fans in a superficial way. I only care because I take the time to educate misinformed people like you that want to gaslight others by making out Holland and others are right for Bond. I accept Craig was miscast in 2005. It's my opinion due to the fact he lacked the alpha male hero face established in 1962. And I will accept the next guy will also be miscast.
I must admit I think it's possible Dickinson could do that. He does still have quite youthful looks and I think he's had a lot of roles where he plays younger types, but I think there's a steel to him and I don't think it would be beyond him to play a more in control character.
And if the idea is to lean into that youthfulness, I’m not sure how I feel about that either. With First Light already covering Bond's early days, I don’t think it’s necessary, or especially compelling, to explore that angle. A Bond who’s a few years into the job? Sure. But even then, I still struggle to picture Dickinson in the role.
Yes good point, I haven't caught that one yet, just trailers.
I don't think Tom Holland is right for Bond at all. And yes, Connery looks more dangerous and intimidating, which I attribute to his size, muscular build, rough, mature features, and the way he carries himself. I just don't understand what you mean by an 'alpha male face structure', because you still haven't explained.
Not quit sure about the long neck! But I’m also not a fan of picking apart little details without seeing the bigger picture.
Anyway, it’ll depend on auditions. As of now I imagine we’re in similar territory to when big names like Euan McGregor or Hugh Jackman were probably rumoured for Bond 20ish years ago.
The good thing is that he is a tall guy and with exercise he can look more masculine.
But if Amazon are dead set on a Bond in his late 20s or early 30s it’ll never happen, he’ll probably be 37 by the time production begins.
You also inspired me to look at other gifs of him in Masters of the Air.
Perfect age in my opinion. He could do 10 years, and even if this was a Bond meant to be in his early 30s/year 2 or 3, he could probably still do it convincingly.
From Triangle of Sadness and Babygirl he has a Fleming Bond physique at least (lean and tall - a sort of swimmers build).
I love the way M introduces 'Sir John' during the meeting.
I love the way they all sit there like lemons waiting for the big map to slowly be unveiled, only for Sir John to say ‘it’s somewhere within this radius’ and then plonk himself back down again. Thank you Sir John.
I'm hoping we're not in for a rookie Bond, in principle it doesn't interest me to be honest.
Dickinson would be the most interesting pick out of the names, he's got something about him that would make him an interesting choice. Good voice
Holland can't be considered in my opinion, he looks too young and he always acts youthful in everything I've seen him in. Even as a rookie Bond, he'd seem too boyish.
He's also very tied to Spiderman.
Elordi is a no from me, that feels like a pick aiming at teenage girls. He's Australian for a start and he seems like a lightweight actor in general, there's no intensity in any performances I've seen from him, he just looks like he's trying too hard to be cool
I wouldn't mind a 30ish Bond is he had the maturity of Connery and Lazenby. Makes me wonder if that's even feasible today.
From the images posted above, I wouldn't mind Callum Turner. I see the potential there.