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1) Of course, dear friend. Cheers for that
2) I love Craig. I've seen a new pic with him and Viggo - a brand new one, with other 2 folk - in which he looked better than ever. I'd be ok with him staying on the role, he's been around through the best years of my life and has given us stellar quality films.
BB has never met with him. The entire Elba myth sprang from a hypothetical that B.B. answered diplomatically.
I support this I presume you also want an Auetur Director in the vein of Boyle lmao
Link's not working for me. ;)
Yes Boyle, please... He will do these cool angles, like: upside down, and stuff...
Dude, PM me and I'll give you the password (hint: VEPSRE), cool @mattjoes ????
I think there's always been this list, especially after SC's first departure.
This list is always updated.
But as far as actively searching for a Bond right now? Not happening until DC makes it official. And if he makes it official to BB at the beginning, or during production? She won't look until the film is in the can, the marketing machine is well on its way, and the delivery of the film to cinemas happens. Nothing will disrupt B25. The media will try. She will double-speak her way around it and talk about the new adventure-- not one that doesn't exist...
I think DC's exit will be heavily stage-managed, and, even if he says this is his last (likely), I would not put it past BB to give one last pitch to her James Bond).
It will also depend on how they leave Bond at the end of this film. But I agree never say never. We've had one bond come back after a break and another one continue into his mid/late 50s so there's no ruling out a 6 Craig entry just yet.
PM me. I hacked into their account. Would you believe that Cubby at one point had his eye on American actor, Corey Feldman? He thought there was potential to grow into the role.
In all seriousness, it's like any other casting list that casting directors have. I've been a part of this process and these lists are interesting, and, at times, bizarre; the CD gives producers a list with headshots, trying to cover all angles of the characters they're trying to fill. Some are on the nose and obvious choices. Others, off the beaten path.
I imagine that EoN has a similar machine in the works (headshots and list of names).
Hahahaha! :))
This is really the reason it would be interesting to see such a list. Which names are mentioned, discussed and looked at (headshots and all) – and for which roles? I have no doubt there have been some pretty interesting names considered for other parts in the Bond franchise too – villains, Bond girls, M, Moneypenny, Q. Imagine the various possibilities they could have looked at for Q! I mean, it's quite a step to go from John Cleese to Ben Whishaw! Not in a quality of the actor kind of way, but in terms of age difference, background and how recognizable a name.
Absolutely. The casting "game" is fun to watch and be involved in. But to be a casting director would be stressful to me. They have a very well trained eye, and they will see what you and me and others, just don't see. On any given film they go through hundreds and hundreds of headshots before the auditioning process even begins.
Don't doubt the pressures of the CD job – at least on this level, when you're working on a massive franchise. We have a brilliant example now with "seeing what others don't see"; if Rami Malek is cast as a villain (which several members have expressed concern about), it's not only because he's in the spotlight. They must see something in the guy that can be convincing in the role he's rumored for. Personally I think he's a good actor, and would be excited about what he could do in the right role.
Can't wait to see if it's him or someone else that's playing the villain in B25!
Bang on, @Torgeirtrap ... If they make the schedule work for Mr. Robot (which EoN will be on the hook for-- as in they will pay top $$ for the price of re-scheduling Malek and his time to fit both the 007 picture and the TV series), then his announcement will come very shortly. It's clear they want him, though. A person doesn't act like a deer caught in the headlights when broached about the topic-- unless he's uncomfortable with the questioning because he has, indeed, been sought after, and quite aggressively.
Time will tell.
Hope he gets the part.
He does tend to look like a deer caught in the headlights, like @Univex writes :))
I'd be surprised if someone else turns up at the press conference. If EON can't find a way to sort out the scheduling conflict, I think we can at least expect someone who share some of the qualities in Malek's acting.
His age is also an interesting point. Being 13 years younger than Craig makes me think of the age gap between Roger Moore and Christopher Walken in AVTAK – a film CJF has expressed appreciation for. Coincidence perhaps, but a bit interesting.
Part of Daniel Craig's 2005 James Bond film contract leaked!:
The undersigned does hereby agree to make the aforementioned James Bond motion picture plus three more James Bond motion pictures at a period of time to be determined by Eon Productions/Danjaq. If the undersigned wishes to leave the role after the fourth James Bond motion picture he cannot. The role is to be played in perpetuity.
I believe Daniel did question this part of the contract: "doesn't perpetuity mean forever?" but MG Wilson said "don't bother about that, it's just legal stuff. Not important. Just sign at the dotted line!"
:P
Agreed it is interesting and lends another dynamic to the DC era (taking on an enemy who is younger with nefarious qualities and lethality that perhaps James Bond has never encountered; entitled and sadistic, but using means that the younger generation will use to better the older generation).
Someone who I'm keeping an eye on is Ben Barnes. 6ft 1, 37 years old and he looks good for his age. I first noticed him in Westworld. His name doesn't seem to come up on any lists. Perhaps that's a good thing.
Yes, this was the first thing I thought about re. the Malek rumours. In a world that's changing so fast (most of all when it comes to technology), it might be a good thing that an older Craig Bond takes on a different and younger kind of villain. Walken was a brilliant casting for Moore's Bond, IMO – and I would love to see that in a modern version on screen with Craig and Malek, directed by CJF. It would be a nice throwback to AVTAK, and an interesting way to (potentially) end an era I've not been crazy about.
When the next Bond actor is cast, we might see the age difference between him and the main villain actor turn the other way around, with Bond being the younger spy up against a seasoned villain; a Mr. White type for example.
Is that Serena from UnREAL? Holy crap that show is incredible.
Yeah I wouldn't be surprised either. I think he's grown to rather like being 007
He does like being 007 doesn't he? In his own fashion.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6621587/NTAs-2019-Bodyguards-Richard-Madden-pays-tribute-star-Keeley-Hawes-winning.html
I love Danny DeVito-- his Penguin (amongst other roles), seared to my memory.
And Madden has dreamy hair. This boy will not be wearing a toupee or getting plugs if he becomes the next James Bond, that's for sure. Plus they could continue to style it in luscious waves on top of his head, giving him an extra four inches in height.
That's it, I just convinced myself absolutely:
Madden and his hair for the next 007.
What? I can see it :)
DeVito is a giant.
or
Madden's hair for 007.
Richard Madden's hair is Ian Fleming's James Bond in DREAMHAIR...or HARPIECE (for irony)...or On Her Majesty's hairy situations...oh my, that won't do.