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Cavill does seem to have a strange X-Factor about him though, a real screen presence. Despite the fact that he hasn't always delivered in big parts, he usually has with a good story. He was excellent in The Tudor's, and in MI:Fallout. Doesn't hurt that he looks like a million quid in a suit, is 6'3 and hits like a Freight Train in fight scenes.
Of all the potential Bond's mentioned, he has always been my preferred choice.
Oh yes. I think I’m squarely behind you on this.
There isn't a comparison, when Spielberg casts Henry Cavill in his next picture in a high profile role or David Fincher is singing his praises and wants him specifically for a part.
Has Cavill appeared throughout a British BBC drama that has endured and still continues to be praised and delivered a performance of range and power that got them noticed so much then he was propelled into a series of highly acclaimed character acting roles? As well has been described as one of the best character actors of his generation at the time?
Or Rian Johnson wants him to lead his latest project? The list goes on. No DC has not set the box office alight outside of Bond but there is never a shortage of those singing his praises.
Forgive me but I think I might trust the above a bit more than some fan forum when it comes to Daniel Craig's abilities and asking if Cavill is in the same league shouldn't even be a question.
He's taken Bond into a different direction, whilst maintaining the Fleming character where possible.
I don't know why some of you are getting worked up by the names of Hardy or Cavill or anyone else as a possible replacement down the track.
They're merely a suggestion. I don't know if Cavill would be a good Bond. He's never played the part. In my post earlier, I only suggested him as he screentested for CR and apparently was very close to landing the role. So he must have something. As we know Moore, Dalton and Brosnan were all considered for the part before being cast. So it's possible that Cavill will be as well.
It's a little arrogant to suggest that, if you've read the books and truly understand the character and films, that you would suggest the likes of Cavill, Hemsworth or such like, because they're not suitable in that particular members eyes. We all have often similar yet vastly different opinions when it comes to 007. And I for one wouldn't have it any other way. It adds to the overall enjoyment of the subject.
I agree.
I agree on this too. Of all the names out there, Hardy is the biggest, and therefore the most unlikely. I don't doubt that he could play James Bond though. I've read disparaging remarks about him from a few, but he has always impressed the heck out of me as an actor. He is one of the best in the business as far as I'm concerned and very versatile, but that doesn't make him a good Bond.
I read a lot about Craig being the best actor we've had as Bond. Well, he's not my favourite actor, nor is he my favourite Bond. Daniel Day Lewis is one of the best actors ever reportedly, but I've only seen one of his films and am not that interested about anything he puts out. James Bond is less about acting than it is about projection and image. Even Craig has acknowledged that in one of his interviews.
So I'd prefer it not be Hardy, and I don't think it will be either. Despite this interesting experiment they have taken with the recent iteration, their history suggests they will go for someone with different attributes next time out. Hardy reminds me too much of Craig, both physically and in his style.
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Do some of these choices seem improbable now? Of course they do. None of these actors have had the privilege to play James Bond yet. If any of them actually get the chance, then we shall see what they are made of - we shall see if they can step up and inhabit this role, publicity and all. I believe it's premature to dismiss any of them outright without seeing them actually play the part because our perceptions and impressions can only give us some idea.
We all have our preferences, but in the end no Bond actor has disappointed. They've all had their moments. This is the most coveted role in the business and anyone worth his salt will go for broke if cast.
As I've written previously, those who like (or even love) the current actor are the ones who will probably be the most disappointed by his successor. It's obvious and it's understandable. Those who liked his predecessor more may prefer the new man, or they may not depending on the choice. Those who believe it's more than time for a change are likely to be ecstatic whoever the choice is.
As long as we all keep an open mind to everyone we are likely to avoid being upset by the eventual choice. As long as the producers invest in their new actor in the way that they invested in Craig and tailor the films to his strengths, it will be all good. They must deliver 100% commitment to whoever they end up selecting.
I'm sure we all want this franchise to endure and succeed, and therefore are optimistic about the future post-Craig. I know I certainly am. Bring it on.
What you guys are really advocating is the right to bare an opinion and to defend it. And I'm all for it. I'm a liberal democrat. But hell, I can go crazy and say that Ryan Reynolds would make an excellent Bond. What? You haven't seen him play the part. Neither have I. Is it a valid opinion? Can I champion Timothee Chalemet without you saying I don't understand the Bond character? Of course not.
So, in the end, all this "I'll let you have your opinion because that causes diversity and we can all get along in that schizophrenic bandwagon" is just another PC move that endorses empathy from the forum crowd.
There was a time when one could have said "if you defend Hardy for Bond you don't get Bond" and we could all go from there. One explaining why he sees Hardy as Bond and defending is right to be called Bond savvy. Now, from the get go, god forbid if one challenges another's opinion.
And this sort of attitude has polluted pages and pages of discussion in internet forums, without getting us nowhere.
Yes, I dare to say that one who sees Hardy as Bond doesn't understand the character. Now, please feel free to tell me otherwise. Maybe, maybe you'll even change my opinion.
Aren't these forums after all? It's not flippin facebook, is it? With likes and whatnot.
That's how things are done.
I've seen too many examples of changes in perceptions and opinions in life (including my own) to realize that.
In this case, it's not a question of diversity in my view. Neither is it a question of PC pandering. It's a matter of free expression and having a healthy debate about the merits and keeping an open mind. Such was required for every actor that has worn the tux, including the very first one, and by the creator of the character himself!
There is some merit to this comment. I don't think Connery or Moore where ever the greatest thesps of their days, but the screen presence, and easy charisma they both carried make them far more watchable, to me at least, than say Oliver Reed or Richard Burton. Maybe not the best examples, but I am sure you get my meaning.
BTW, brilliant actos, these two :)
Fleming liked Niven to the point of referring to him in YOLT as the only gentleman in the business and a fine actor. That's all.
He said Cary Grant had the style and demeanour for it. But was americanised - being from origin a brit.
Richard Burton would have been great. A first Dalton, in a way.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/film/james-bond-spectre/rejected-casting-audition/
Moore, who was friends with both Niven and Grant, seemed to think so too.
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When asked about Fleming's interest in him for the role, Moore told Entertainment Weekly, "That's what they told me, at least. They also said I was Ian Fleming's first choice. But Ian Fleming didn't know me from shit. He wanted Cary Grant or David Niven." Moore has always been quite humble when speaking about his career, but even then, it seems pretty clear that he knew that Fleming was not looking toward a "no-name" when it came to casting Bond. He wanted a "star."
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I think Niven was brilliant and a true gentleman. But didn’t suit the role.
Fleming may have toyed with the perspective of some friends and known actors at the time, and may have been infatuated with some, like in Moore’s case, but I’m glad they went with Connery. It was like with the aston, Fleming went on to incorporate some film stuff into his writting. Those really were the formative years.
Burton would have been brilliant, yet volatile to say the least.
What would Fleming say nowadays? I wonder.
Brilliant though, right? Although if he had the chance to be a villain, he would rival Lee. Can you imagine him as a baddie?
Brilliant, and a one of a kind.
As a villain, I don't really know which villain he'd be best suited for, but he would no doubt had the ability to deliver something like General Orlov in this clip, only three times as impassioned:
Brilliant, and a one of a kind.
As a villain, I don't really know which villain he'd be best suited for, but he would no doubt had the ability to deliver something like General Orlov in this clip, only three times as impassioned:
How about Elba as Ronnie Valance?
Back at the beginning Roger Moore was touted as a potential Bond, got it later of course. Dalton was considered in 1969, he himself apparently said no, feeling he was too young. Got the part later. We all know the carry on that Brosnan had after being cast for TLD, EON went back to him for Goldeneye.
My point (if indeed I even have one) is that Cavill came 2nd to Craig for CR, Barbara Broccoli really liked him. He's still on her radar you just watch!
Thats true actually Moore, Dalton and Brosnan were all cnsidered years before. Connery, being the first couldn't have gotten the role any sooner, and Lazenby wasn't even an actor before Bond.