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He reminds me a bit of a young Jamie Campbell Bower, both looks and performance wise (Bower's another good looking guy incidentally and not a bad actor, but definitely has a 'prettiness' to him, and I'm not sure he was ever going to be in the running for Bond. Also very much in the realm of 'character actor' rather than 'star'. I'd say the same about the appearance of, say, a young Johnny Depp or Leonardo DiCaprio, although Partidge isn't anywhere near as good an actor and both those actors were big even then).
Incidentally I don't necessarily mind if the actor isn't as rugged as someone like Connery or Craig, or even if they have that softer element to their good looks, especially at a younger age. But they really have to show in some way through their performances that they're able to convey 'Bond' (I was actually interested in Tom Hughes at one point after seeing him in a show called The Game where I thought he was very Bondian, and I'd say he also has that quality to his looks, but has something quite interesting/enigmatic about him. I have yet to be really impressed by something Patridge has been in, let alone see anything that could be 'Bond').
I've not seen Count of Monte Cristo in a while, and I'm going to guess I did so with hindsight about Cavill. From what I remember the role required him to be quite boyish (if that's the right description, and he was very young), but he had a noticeable steeliness to him that came through.
I don't think they'd stick to any of those 'rules' in a hard and fast way- like I don't think supposedly wanting only a British guy will stop them considering Elordi or an Irish actor, say. I can imagine they might be less inclined to go with a 40 year-old perhaps, but Craig was only two years off that when he did CR, and he was supposed to be a hotheaded 'rookie' 007 in that one. I think if the talent is strong enough then any self-imposed rules go out the window, as with casting any character really.
Someone like Collins would have been good if Dalton would have been say no.
Although there is a chance with him it could have felt a little arrogant and smug, he dances on that line somewhat.
What you guys think Cavill instead Routh in Superman Returns?
Find the least flattering , or appropriate, photo that actor has ever taken.
I would say no younger than 22 or older than 38.
I can see young Bond in those pictures.
Craig haters had those in the lockers.
25-35 is more likely.
If they can't find a decent actor in that range, they shouldn't bother doing a reboot.
I think those photos are quite flattering personally! Not Bondian, but neither are Moore's photos as a sweater model early in his career. I think it's fair to say Patridge isn't exactly a rugged looking guy though, at least as of now. Again, that's fine insofar as there's any indication from his performances that he has something Bondian about him... unfortunately I just don't see that, and he's not exactly a stand out in this Guinness show from what I saw. I just don't see much hint of a commanding screen presence as of now, although he's very accomplished, talented, and has a career ahead of him hopefully. I'd be interested in seeing him in 12 years as a potential. Genuinely think he could be a good Robin now though. But as of now there's that distinct lack of gravitas.
I can see a bit of Timothy Dalton with the cleft chin and black hair, but (at least going from his performances) without as much of the broodiness or steeliness.
It comes down to performance for me rather than entirely on looks (yes, they do matter, but an actor is always a full impression, not just a snapshot).
Cmon gents, let's be fair. Partridge and Elordi are both masculine.
Not the argument I was making about Partridge or my intention, no ;) I'm saying the chap lacks gravitas, is too young for Bond, and hasn't given any indication he'd be able to handle the role. I don't see a commanding screen presence, and if anything I suspect the fact he looks like a youngish Dalton helps him more easily fit into what some want to see in regards to Bond, even if Bondian qualities aren't necessarily there in his performances currently. Sorry to say.
But it's not our decision, and no one knows ultimately :)
I think he's a good actor, there's much worse around, but I'm not sensing this immense presence that a few people are talking about. He might well get there, but (and this is probably a bit random but leaps to mind) I remember seeing Florence Pugh in Little Drummer Girl when she was the same age and being blown away: right there was a clear star, just that sort of next level of performer who draws you in with their performance, and that's the sort of actor I want as Bond. I'm not getting it with Partridge yet, if there's a standout performance of his I've missed I'd like to check it out. There are much more magnetic performances besides him in Guinness from the couple of eps I've seen.
In terms of the boyishness, I think he can persuade that he's older than his years but it is a factor, I don't know how much 'been there, seen that' swagger I'd buy from him. Although I'm still not totally averse to the idea of seeing a younger Bond so I might not be too concerned by that.
I want someone who fills the screen with their performance, so someone like O'Connor or Pierre or Dickinson is much higher up my list. I think Turner's up there too although he hasn't fully convinced me just yet.
Yes, I think that's all a better way of putting it!
I doubt it will be a pure unknown as Bond because the outside pressure on the actor will just be too great. The question is whether the likes of Mescal, O'Connor, and Dickinson would rather do art house films rather than Bond. So far they have mostly resisted any "franchise call"...well, I suppose O'Connor did Knives Out 3 but that's an ensemble.
To be fair, I get that with Pierce a bit, he looked like a stiff breeze would take him down if it caught his bouffant. But they made it work.
To me the appealing factor about Bond isn't his raw strength, Roger Moore was outmatched for power in most of his films. It's his British sophistication and how he uses his resourcefulness to outsmart the henchman that makes him special.
I personally think Bond should be a capable fighter, but not a fighting/killing machine like, say, Grant, Oddjob, Hinx, Jaws, or whatever goon they throw at him. He can take most people, but not all people. Like he should be smart, but the main villain should be fighter. Ironically, although he wasn't the most credible or menacing fighter, I always thought they generally depicted Moore Bond as at least competent. It's Dalton who for some reason frustratingly came off as somewhat inept, even though he looked more dangerous than his predecessor. Maybe it's just me, but looking at Moore I always thought he may seem like a bit of a dandy, but he's skilled. And when Moore wears an army or Navy uniform, whether in a Bond movie or not, it suits him, if that makes sense. It's not merely elegance: he knows the world of violence that comes with wearing the uniform.
I actually agree and would say Moore in his earlier years as Bond wasn't an unconvincing onscreen fighter (sure, he didn't have Connery's physicality - I think he just simply wasn't as athletic - but he'd clearly done a fair few onscreen fights in his tv work, so there's this sense he's at least confident. I actually really like the dressing room brawl in TMWTGG). I think in hindsight yes, Dalton's strengths as Bond wasn't necessarily his physicality
I'd personally like for Bond to look like he can throw a punch. He doesn't have to be a hulk of a man (usually the henchmen are, and it's actually more gripping if Bond is the underdog in a fight) and I think a lot of it will come from the actor's ability to convey that harder edge in their own way. But they'll obviously prepare to look lean and fit, and they'll have to work with choreographers to put in a convincing fight scene.