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Who should/could be a Bond actor?

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  • UnivexUnivex
    edited August 23 Posts: 7,021
    I don't disagree. I'd rather have a mature Bond in his late 30s, early 40s.

    I've only proposed Louis Partridge because, in the (very) young Bond scenario, he is definitely the best choice, and, like Connery, he can pass for older. He could very well be in his late 20s. Antithetically, Tom Holland is 29 and looks no older than 17/18. Craig always looked older than his age, and it suited him nicely. So did Connery.

    I say Partridge, in 2028, will look like a 30 year old, with perfect hair, deep voice, and...oh boy, it sounds like we're talking about horses here. I found myself using my Tommy Shelby inner voice. I'll shut up now :D
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Not that I would want this, but an argument could be made that at one time Bond was in his mid to late 20’s , what if we begin this incarnation there?

    I don’t support this, but I’m not closed minded to it either; it would all be in the execution. Watching an actor like Partridge mature in the role could be interesting.

    I would pair him with Jon Hamm as Felix; I can see him as a mentor like figure
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited August 23 Posts: 18,884
    I’m not averse to a younger Bond, it could take it to places we haven’t seen before. Plus Bond is a serious guy who’s been in the special forces: those guys mature quickly. He wouldn’t be Peter Parker.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
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    mtm wrote: »
    I’m not averse to a younger Bond, it could take it to places we haven’t seen before. Plus Bond is a serious guy who’s been in the special forces: those guys mature quickly. He wouldn’t be Peter Parker.

    Yes. I agree. A younger Bond would show us something different and new.
  • Reflsin2bourbonsReflsin2bourbons
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    If the actor's good enough they're old enough. Fleming's Bond in Casino Royale was any age from 26-34 (although he probably intended for him to be 34/35 when first writing it), and with filming of the next film in about two years, an actor in their early-mid twenties could just sneak into that age range.

    I don't see what's to gain from explicitly making the character in their mid/late 20s though. I agree that Bond's experience probably dictates him being at least in his 30s and I don't the next film should try and contradict that.
  • LucknFateLucknFate 007 In New York
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    Kinda naive to suggest a full grown man in his mid-20s isn't expected to be mature enough to be a... cop, soldier, or spy.
  • Reflsin2bourbonsReflsin2bourbons
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    Well, it is a bit too young to be among the 3 most elite of your profession. Some corporate heads are in their 30s or 40s, doesn't mean that M should suddenly get younger because at that age he'd have the "maturity" required to lead MI6
  • LucknFateLucknFate 007 In New York
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    You people have weird ideas about experience and leadership. There's even an entire scene in Skyfall between Bond and Q about it.

    It's also make believe. I agree that a younger Bond would be interesting, because of how it would need to be different. No one is asking for a 23 year old to play older.
  • UnivexUnivex
    edited August 23 Posts: 7,021
    Well if he looks 30 and you treat him as a prodigy in maturity and boldness, you have a new angle, non-cliché, to explore. All you have in the past 30 years or so, with the exception of Batman, maybe, are stories about rogue youngsters who disobey orders for the sale of being a rebel without a cause (a bit like they’ve done in the new game, I reckon). They could now do quite the opposite, an orphan forced to grow up and grow a pair as well, sooner than all others. A prodigal young Bond, who already knows his way around the world. Wouldn’t that be something for the Gen z to aspire to?
  • Reflsin2bourbonsReflsin2bourbons
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    I'd imagine, that in a job that is quite tense and as subjective as Bond's is, there is no substitute for experience. And wasn't that part of the message in Skyfall? The ability to manage having lives in your hands can only really come from real world experience.

    Bond's character supposedly got loads of this experience over WWII (with also some periods before and after). If we read about Bond during the war or before we'd get a different character.

    I'm not saying that Bond should be veteran in the exact same way, but I personally believe that Bond should have a period of 7-10 years of experience before we see him. His "war" some may say.
  • dewiparrydewiparry
    Posts: 240
    Young Bond can work on screen. What about the real job? Even A-listers are terrified or not comfortable with it.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Reflsin2bourbons wrote: »
    Well, it is a bit too young to be among the 3 most elite of your profession. Some corporate heads are in their 30s or 40s, doesn't mean that M should suddenly get younger because at that age he'd have the "maturity" required to lead MI6

    To be fair, in CR M wonders aloud if she promoted Bond too soon: I don’t mind that idea. Maybe there’s some kind of loss of a number of double Os which leads to Bond’s premature promotion to the role, or perhaps the double O programme is a new innovative concept which involves getting the brightest of the new agents into the field.
    I dunno, I know what you’re saying: the whole concept of the licence to kill is that Bond is trusted to operate solo, and that implies a level of experience, but I think CR showed it can work.
  • dewiparrydewiparry
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    Damn, now I think a young Bond has legs. The story could be a heavy and compelling journey forged into the man. Might be a better watch than me in my prime.
  • MSL49MSL49 Finland
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    dewiparry wrote: »
    Young Bond can work on screen. What about the real job? Even A-listers are terrified or not comfortable with it.
    Agreed many actors have turned it down in the past.

  • Scaramanga1974Scaramanga1974
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    For recasting Felix Leiter may I suggest Glen Powell or Austin Butler? Both youthful looking and Texan .

  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Scaramanga1974 wrote: »
    For recasting Felix Leiter may I suggest Glen Powell or Austin Butler? Both youthful looking and Texan .

    Yep, I’d be happy with either of those choices. I’d prefer Butler as I think he’s the better actor.
  • UnivexUnivex
    Posts: 7,021
    Benny wrote: »
    Scaramanga1974 wrote: »
    For recasting Felix Leiter may I suggest Glen Powell or Austin Butler? Both youthful looking and Texan .

    Yep, I’d be happy with either of those choices. I’d prefer Butler as I think he’s the better actor.

    He is, most definitely!
  • MSL49MSL49 Finland
    Posts: 492
    Benny wrote: »
    Scaramanga1974 wrote: »
    For recasting Felix Leiter may I suggest Glen Powell or Austin Butler? Both youthful looking and Texan .

    Yep, I’d be happy with either of those choices. I’d prefer Butler as I think he’s the better actor.
    I think Powell looks more how i imagine Leiter to look.

  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,586
    MSL49 wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    Scaramanga1974 wrote: »
    For recasting Felix Leiter may I suggest Glen Powell or Austin Butler? Both youthful looking and Texan .

    Yep, I’d be happy with either of those choices. I’d prefer Butler as I think he’s the better actor.
    I think Powell looks more how i imagine Leiter to look.

    I agree, and is more than talented enough for the role.
  • 007HallY007HallY
    edited 1:47pm Posts: 5,807
    I've always said Boyd Holbrook would make a cool Leiter, although he's a bit older now (which I guess could work if they went more a Hendison/Dalton route with a slightly older Felix).

    I can imagine Glenn Powell though, although he wouldn't be my first choice. In the nicest way possible I don't think he'd outshine the lead actor, which I think Butler could do more easily.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    I’ve stated in other topics, but if the go for an older, mentor Felix, Jon Hamm would be even; he’s got great comic timing as well, which could come in handy.
  • 007HallY007HallY
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    I can imagine they might want to avoid someone too famous taking the part of Leiter. Again, you don't want a big star coming along and outshining the lead actor.
  • sandbagger1sandbagger1 Sussex
    edited 2:37pm Posts: 1,104
    Last time they went for a top character actor, not a heartthrob; I would think they would do the same again unless they plan on a spin-off Felix Leiter movie.

    Edit: I’ve suggested Walton Goggins as a bad guy, but he might make a good Felix Leiter, too. Sam Rockwell might also be good.
  • TroyTroy
    edited 2:43pm Posts: 370
    LucknFate wrote: »
    Kinda naive to suggest a full grown man in his mid-20s isn't expected to be mature enough to be a... cop, soldier, or spy.

    But can he be all three?

    And he not only has to be able to do all three jobs at an elite level, but also to be the best…..to be better than almost all other men who were able to do all three jobs in their mid-20s who didn’t get better with experience
  • TroyTroy
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    Univex wrote: »
    Well if he looks 30 and you treat him as a prodigy in maturity and boldness, you have a new angle, non-cliché, to explore. All you have in the past 30 years or so, with the exception of Batman, maybe, are stories about rogue youngsters who disobey orders for the sale of being a rebel without a cause (a bit like they’ve done in the new game, I reckon). They could now do quite the opposite, an orphan forced to grow up and grow a pair as well, sooner than all others. A prodigal young Bond, who already knows his way around the world. Wouldn’t that be something for the Gen z to aspire to?

    Would be refreshing not to have the usual storyline of Bond going rogue/resigning to take on traitor / personal vendetta
  • dewiparrydewiparry
    edited 3:07pm Posts: 240
    IMO it's best to leave Felix for B27, and work solely on Bond in his first outing. Given that said actors would require substantial screen time.

    Since Bond 26 is going to be exotic locations. B27 can be Stateside, just picture Felix and Bond on horseback.
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    007HallY wrote: »
    I can imagine they might want to avoid someone too famous taking the part of Leiter. Again, you don't want a big star coming along and outshining the lead actor.

    ...and being a tad too expensive.
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