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Stuart 29-07-2004 12:06
The new James Bond
 
With the recent news (apparently announced yesterday) that Pierce Brosnan has starred in his last James Bond movie (see http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds15147.html), who would you have replace him?

I personally would suggest Christian Bale (http://uk.imdb.com/name/nm0000288/) to replace him, but he may not do it as he is the next Batman.

The article says that those in the frame are :I think all those actors would be good (esp. Clive Owen) apart from Hugh Grant. What do all you lot think? Who should play Bond (bear in mind that although he is considered the Best, Sean Connery is in his 70s so is unlikely to do it)?

Nugget 29-07-2004 12:18
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Of that lot, I think that Clive Owen would be the best (and he does seem to be rocketing up the studios wish lists at the minute.

I'm not sure about Gerard Butler because he only seems to use his native accent (which I know was what Connery did / does), but we've had Bond as 'posh' English ever since Connery stopped. I think Butler is a great actor (particularly in Reign of Fire), but just doesn't strike me as Bond (same for Ioan Gruffud as well.

JediMaster 29-07-2004 12:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scastle
Ioan Gruffudd (http://uk.imdb.com/name/nm0344435/)
He is the ONLY true Bond in that list (IMHO) :D

Ewan McGregor spoiled Star Wars I thought. Never like the guy, never will :p:

Hugh Janus :p: (I mean Grant) is a little too old. He is like Mr Been in "Johnny English"

The rest are small time. We need a nice 007 role model. :Yikes:

Stuart 29-07-2004 13:02
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Ok. Let's throw it open a little.

If you could have any actor for Bond, who would you have?

etccarmageddon 29-07-2004 13:12
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what about this bloke?

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001722

Rufuss Sewel.

Maggy 29-07-2004 13:30
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Ioan Gruffudd? I hope not.He's a super Hornblower and I want that series to finish first. :(

Clive Owen?Colin Firth? too much of a touchy feely.In fact none of them would be right.


James Bond is a misogynist so we need someone who can overcome the touchy feely scripts they keep coming up with.

MetaWraith 29-07-2004 13:35
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NTL's own pages suggest Hugh Jackman is in the running

Stuart 29-07-2004 13:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Incognitas
Ioan Gruffudd? I hope not.He's a super Hornblower and I want that series to finish first. :(

Clive Owen?Colin Firth? too much of a touchy feely.In fact none of them would be right.


James Bond is a misogynist so we need someone who can overcome the touchy feely scripts they keep coming up with.
Maybe we could have Swiss Tony from the Fast Show playing Bond... Just imagine it..

"Q, you know, making love to a women is like leading a team on a mission. You never know when a members gonna get caught".

Earl of Bronze 31-07-2004 18:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scastle
Maybe we could have Swiss Tony from the Fast Show playing Bond... Just imagine it..

"Q, you know, making love to a women is like leading a team on a mission. You never know when a members gonna get caught".
PMSL. :rofl:

Oh dear god......... I laughed so hard I near ruptured myself.

Have a green rep. :D

Stuart 01-08-2004 02:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Earl of Bronze
PMSL. :rofl:

Oh dear god......... I laughed so hard I near ruptured myself.

Have a green rep. :D
Thanks..:D

mi6 08-08-2004 16:25
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As for the Bond franchise, I've said it before and I'll say it again: Brosnan is not the name that needs to be removed from the marquee. No, that dishonor should befall on Barbara Broccoli and (especially) Michael G. Wilson. Broccoli is still paralyzed by Cubby's last words ("Don't screw it up,") and Wilson is a tired old man who seems to view the Bond films not as spy adventures to thrill audiences...but as little more than his trusty pension.

It's a shame that one of the all-time best Bonds (Brosnan) got saddled with a few of the all-time worst Bond films. As the films have become more and more silly in a world that becomes more and more dangerous, I often wonder if EON should embrace the new post-9/11 world in the Bond films. The old Bond films benefitted from the Cold War, using the Soviets as villains. Perhaps it's time to send Bond into the war on terror, so that he can save a world we actually care about. No more giant space lasers aimed at cities. No more super-villains with massive secret lairs. I think it's time for Bond to do some on-screen good that audiences can actually value and enjoy..

Russ 08-08-2004 16:29
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Ioan Gruffudd for me - about time we had a 'proper' Welshman playing Bond :D

He'll never get the part of course - his name would be too difficult for the yanks to understand... :rolleyes:

Maggy 08-08-2004 16:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ D
Ioan Gruffudd for me - about time we had a 'proper' Welshman playing Bond :D

He'll never get the part of course - his name would be too difficult for the yanks to understand... :rolleyes:
I want him to finish the Hornblower series FIRST!!!!

Russ 08-08-2004 16:41
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*legs it

Chimaera 08-08-2004 17:39
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Was just going to suggest Ioan Gruffudd too - perfect! :D

Maggy 08-08-2004 17:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chimaera
Was just going to suggest Ioan Gruffudd too - perfect! :D
No,no not until he becomes Admiral Hornblower. :disturbd:

Colin 08-08-2004 18:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mi6
As for the Bond franchise, I've said it before and I'll say it again: Brosnan is not the name that needs to be removed from the marquee. No, that dishonor should befall on Barbara Broccoli and (especially) Michael G. Wilson. Broccoli is still paralyzed by Cubby's last words ("Don't screw it up,") and Wilson is a tired old man who seems to view the Bond films not as spy adventures to thrill audiences...but as little more than his trusty pension.

It's a shame that one of the all-time best Bonds (Brosnan) got saddled with a few of the all-time worst Bond films. As the films have become more and more silly in a world that becomes more and more dangerous, I often wonder if EON should embrace the new post-9/11 world in the Bond films. The old Bond films benefitted from the Cold War, using the Soviets as villains. Perhaps it's time to send Bond into the war on terror, so that he can save a world we actually care about. No more giant space lasers aimed at cities. No more super-villains with massive secret lairs. I think it's time for Bond to do some on-screen good that audiences can actually value and enjoy..
Did you sign up just to say that? wow.

I think clive owen would be good in it. Ioan Gruffudd just looks a little bit too young to be bond

Chimaera 08-08-2004 18:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Colin
Did you sign up just to say that? wow.

I think clive owen would be good in it. Ioan Gruffudd just looks a little bit too young to be bond
And the problem with that is? ;) :D :drool:

Maggy 08-08-2004 21:12
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OH come on! Sean Connery was much older when he took the part on.

The trouble is you need someone who is fit enough to do the part without looking as if they just came out of school.I'm afraid Clive Owen IS the right age.He has a bit more gravitas because of it plus he won't mind speaking crap dialogue. :D

Stuart 08-08-2004 21:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ D
Ioan Gruffudd for me - about time we had a 'proper' Welshman playing Bond :D

He'll never get the part of course - his name would be too difficult for the yanks to understand... :rolleyes:
Well, seeing as Bond is supposed to be English, why not Clive Owen?

Although I still prefer Christian Bale.

Stuart 08-08-2004 21:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mi6
As for the Bond franchise, I've said it before and I'll say it again: Brosnan is not the name that needs to be removed from the marquee. No, that dishonor should befall on Barbara Broccoli and (especially) Michael G. Wilson. Broccoli is still paralyzed by Cubby's last words ("Don't screw it up,") and Wilson is a tired old man who seems to view the Bond films not as spy adventures to thrill audiences...but as little more than his trusty pension.

It's a shame that one of the all-time best Bonds (Brosnan) got saddled with a few of the all-time worst Bond films. As the films have become more and more silly in a world that becomes more and more dangerous, I often wonder if EON should embrace the new post-9/11 world in the Bond films. The old Bond films benefitted from the Cold War, using the Soviets as villains. Perhaps it's time to send Bond into the war on terror, so that he can save a world we actually care about. No more giant space lasers aimed at cities. No more super-villains with massive secret lairs. I think it's time for Bond to do some on-screen good that audiences can actually value and enjoy..
Very few Bond films actually used the Soviets as villians. Generally where the Soviets where involved in the story, they were either competing to complete the same mission (the Spy Who Loved Me for instance) or were tolerated, with a definate mistrust but on the same side.

I think the problem the Bond films have is that they have always (particularly recently) gone for the big scenes, big explosions etc and people expect them to keep doing so.

I saw an interview with David Arnold (currently composes music for the Bond films), and he said that it is incredibly hard to compose music for the films, as people have a very set idea on what it should sound like, but expect it to be different. I think the same applies to the films. People have a set idea on how the film should be, but expect something different.

Russ 08-08-2004 22:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scastle
Well, seeing as Bond is supposed to be English, why not Clive Owen?

Although I still prefer Christian Bale.
Bond is British, not just English ;) :D

And Bale is also Welsh :D

Halcyon 08-08-2004 22:20
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If Hugh Grant becomes Bond, then Il never watch a Bond film ever again.
The guy would just not work.

iron25 08-08-2004 22:30
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Clive Owen may be british but he has no charisma and is boring.

My vote goes to Hugh Jackman, although reading the press it looks like Eric Bana might be favourite.

Stuart 08-08-2004 22:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ D
Bond is British, not just English ;) :D

And Bale is also Welsh :D
Yeah, I know he is Welsh. However, I think he could pull it off, which is not something I am convinced Ioan Gruffudd could.

handyman 08-08-2004 23:48
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Cant belive no one has suggested Robbie williams, I know he's no actor but I think He could pull off bond no problem.

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Maggy 09-08-2004 00:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by handyman
Cant belive no one has suggested Robbie williams, I know he's no actor but I think He could pull off bond no problem.

http://www.marks-stuff.co.uk/images/RW.jpg
:sick: :sick: :sick:
No way!!!

handyman 09-08-2004 00:02
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why not ?:shrug:

Maggy 09-08-2004 00:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by handyman
why not ?:shrug:
Because if he was no one would go to the films.I certainly wouldn't. :(


Mind until they improve the stupid storylines I have to say that I can't bear James Bond films anymore.I didn't bother with the last two.

handyman 09-08-2004 00:26
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Lots of people would go see the film even if it was total rubbish just on the robbie williams name alone.
I agree that the format has been a bit naff for the last few incarnations maybe it needs shaking up or ending for good.?

Maggy 09-08-2004 00:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by handyman
Lots of people would go see the film even if it was total rubbish just on the robbie williams name alone.
I agree that the format has been a bit naff for the last few incarnations maybe it needs shaking up or ending for good.?
He just is not James Bond.When he tries to be suave and sophisticated he just comes across as a jerk.

Russ 09-08-2004 00:46
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I'm actually quite relieved that no-one has yet suggested that the next film should be about a JANE Bond :eek:

Marge 09-08-2004 00:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ D
I'm actually quite relieved that no-one has yet suggested that the next film should be about a JANE Bond :eek:
Oh Russ that sounds good, puts name forward so long as I can drive an Aston Martin :drool:

Maggy 09-08-2004 00:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ D
I'm actually quite relieved that no-one has yet suggested that the next film should be about a JANE Bond :eek:
They will one of these days.Frankly I think it may be time to let it die.

Hmm! Sounds like a James Bond title. :D

See Cameon Diaz as Jane Bond in Let It Die..

Stuart 09-08-2004 16:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ D
I'm actually quite relieved that no-one has yet suggested that the next film should be about a JANE Bond :eek:
As an aside, I did read a while back that thanks to the reception that Michelle Yeoh's character got in tommorrow never dies, EON productions did look at doing a second series of films (to run in conjunction with the current Bond films) involving her character in a series of missions. The new films would have probably followed much the same format as the current Bond films, but with the central character being Weh Linh, and she would be working for the Chinese secret service.

I think the idea got droppped when Michelle wouldn't commit to it though.

Edit: I can't find the original page, but here is what the IMDB has on it.

Quote:
From http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0120347/trivia
Producers considered starting a film series based on the character played by Michelle Yeoh but so far, no film has been made.

Nugget 09-08-2004 16:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ D
Ioan Gruffudd for me - about time we had a 'proper' Welshman playing Bond :D

He'll never get the part of course - his name would be too difficult for the yanks to understand... :rolleyes:
Be fair Russ - most Brits can't say it either :p:

mi6 09-08-2004 19:36
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Rumors have been circling about Brosnan's continued participation in the series since February of this year when a story "leaked" to the press that MGM had privately fired Brosnan from the role. Generally regarded by most as a trial balloon by the studio to see what the public reaction would be to a change of actor in the Bond franchise, the public's reaction seemed to overwhelmingly support Brosnan. MGM has kept quiet since Brosnan's statements this week but representatives at EON Productions contacted by IGN FilmForce have told us privately that they weren't surprised by the comments in the press. "If the money and some other things are right, Pierce is back but he'll walk if those things don't come together. He's at a place [in his life] where he can do anything he wants and if he never makes another Bond film, he'll be just as happy as he would be if he starred in Bond 21."

Brosnan has been vocal about the quality of the scripts for the films since he took over the role. In an interview with our pals over at CHUD, Brosnan commented that the films were in a rut and that the first 1/3 of Die Another Day should have been the tone for the rest of the film. "...they [the producers] broke out of it too soon into the formulaic, safe side. They're too scared." Brosnan also dropped some clues in that interview that may indicate what he's looking for if he's going to sign a contract for Bond 21. "More of a character-driven piece.... Certainly more of a character-driven piece and what is going to happen next in the story because now we're just saturated †“ it's wonderful the spectacle they create. It's fantastic. But I love the last one and where it was going †“ until we got to Hong Kong and I was into the suit and into the old straitjacket of playing [Bond].""

Stuart 09-08-2004 20:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mi6
Rumors have been circling about Brosnan's continued participation in the series since February of this year when a story "leaked" to the press that MGM had privately fired Brosnan from the role. Generally regarded by most as a trial balloon by the studio to see what the public reaction would be to a change of actor in the Bond franchise, the public's reaction seemed to overwhelmingly support Brosnan. MGM has kept quiet since Brosnan's statements this week but representatives at EON Productions contacted by IGN FilmForce have told us privately that they weren't surprised by the comments in the press. "If the money and some other things are right, Pierce is back but he'll walk if those things don't come together. He's at a place [in his life] where he can do anything he wants and if he never makes another Bond film, he'll be just as happy as he would be if he starred in Bond 21."

Brosnan has been vocal about the quality of the scripts for the films since he took over the role. In an interview with our pals over at CHUD, Brosnan commented that the films were in a rut and that the first 1/3 of Die Another Day should have been the tone for the rest of the film. "...they [the producers] broke out of it too soon into the formulaic, safe side. They're too scared." Brosnan also dropped some clues in that interview that may indicate what he's looking for if he's going to sign a contract for Bond 21. "More of a character-driven piece.... Certainly more of a character-driven piece and what is going to happen next in the story because now we're just saturated †“ it's wonderful the spectacle they create. It's fantastic. But I love the last one and where it was going †“ until we got to Hong Kong and I was into the suit and into the old straitjacket of playing [Bond].""
Very interesting, and I certainly don't want to stop you posting more, but could you provide a link, or tell us where you got that from?

Thanks.

JediMaster 11-08-2004 10:23
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Just watched Cold Feet again on DVD last night, and itwas the episode where James Nesbit steals the MG car, and pretends to be 007 :D

I think he would be FAR better than some of the names that have been on here... (Robbie Williams & alike) lol

Stuart 11-08-2004 12:36
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Actually, if he weren't too old (I just looked on the IMDB and he appears to be 64), Patrick Stewart could make an excellent Bond. With or without a wig (I don't think there is any reason we can't have a Bald Bond).

mi6 29-08-2004 18:10
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Clive Owen: I don't think about it. I really don't think about it. I think Pierce Brosnan has been fantastic, reinvigorated the franchise, made a fortune. As far as everyone knows, he's doing the next one and they should come out and back him because he is James Bond. He's the man.

mi6 29-08-2004 18:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scastle
Very interesting, and I certainly don't want to stop you posting more, but could you provide a link, or tell us where you got that from?

Thanks.
I get this from certain movie message board.

Russ 29-08-2004 20:43
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www.imdb.com by any chance?

mi6 16-09-2004 04:07
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Pierce Brosnan back in talks with Eon for James Bond 21 according to latest rumours
There might be a sliver of light at the end of the Pierce Brosnan "will he, won't he?" Bond 21 saga today.

Last week Brosnan left the door open for a return as he denied he ever officially stepped down from his role as 007, slamming the Entertainment Weekly "announcement" a mis-quote.

Now with the news that MGM have accepted the buyout proposal from Sony - a deal worth $2.85 billion cash - the Bond 21 hiatus might be over.

The latest rumours from the inner circle claim that Brosnan is back in talks with Eon Productions to come back for a fifth outing as 007. Brosnan has said on numerous occasions that he wanted a fifth and final film. His original contract for "three films and an option for a fourth" expired with 2002's "Die Another Day".
http://www.mi6.co.uk/news/index.php?itemid=1694

Stuart 15-11-2004 10:31
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Sorry to ressurect an old thread, but I found an article on the bbc site about further possible Bonds..

The bookies have given the following odds

Ewan McGregor is 9/4 favourite
Dougray Scott is a close second with 9/2
Jude Law has recently dropped to 10/1 after Alfie didn't do as well as expected at the box office.
Colin Farrell is 7/1, and finally, MP Boris Johnson is 500/1..


The article, and full list is at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertain...lm/4009157.stm

qfred 16-11-2004 22:10
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Adrian Paul from Highlander

JediMaster 03-12-2004 12:50
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Looks like it is Colin Salmon as he signed his Autograph & added 007 to it :rolleyes:

Would a BLACK Bond Work?? Or not?

etccarmageddon 03-12-2004 13:12
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people are betting money on it and say that as he played M's right hand man in a few recent movies he will be the new bond.

slight problem though - his character was "Charles Robinson" in Die Another Day.

My name is Robinson. Charles Robinson.

Stuart 03-12-2004 15:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by etccarmageddon
people are betting money on it and say that as he played M's right hand man in a few recent movies he will be the new bond.

slight problem though - his character was "Charles Robinson" in Die Another Day.

My name is Robinson. Charles Robinson.
It wouldn't be the first time an actor has played two different parts in Bond: Joe Don Baker played Brad Whitaker in "The Living Daylights" and Jack Wade in "Tommorrow Never Dies".

It would be the first time that James Bond has been one of the characters though.

Bifta 03-12-2004 15:59
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James Nesbitt, http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/122000...nesbitt150.jpg

"Secret Agent..", "That's S...E...C...R..." ...

Salu 03-12-2004 16:08
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I would have thought in this day of extreme political correctness the new James Bond should be a female disabled asian who has lived in Ireland since the 60's following a successful assylum application. They should be in a wheelchair and have a guide dog. Obviously they should be an agnostic muslim.....

orangebird 03-12-2004 16:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JediMaster
Looks like it is Colin Salmon as he signed his Autograph & added 007 to it :rolleyes:

Would a BLACK Bond Work?? Or not?

Hell yeah! He's ruddy gorgeous! Woof!!!!!!!!! :luv: :drool:

orangebird 03-12-2004 16:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Salu
I would have thought in this day of extreme political correctness the new James Bond should be a female disabled asian who has lived in Ireland since the 60's following a successful assylum application. They should be in a wheelchair and have a guide dog. Obviously they should be an agnostic muslim.....
PMSL at that:LOL::LOL::LOL:

sir_drinks_alot 03-12-2004 22:31
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untill an official announcement is made.i won't believe any thing said about
who the next bond is :tu:

ntluser 04-12-2004 13:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sir_drinks_alot
untill an official announcement is made.i won't believe any thing said about
who the next bond is :tu:
I often think that they could get round a lot of the character and contractual problems if they did Bond as a serious animated cartoon. Some of the Pixar animations are brilliant and have the advantages that you can :-

a) design your character to look and sound the way you want
b) perform great stunts that wouldn't be physically possible in real life with no danger to actors or stunt personnel
c) save costs because you don't have to pay out massive salaries to the star
d) work on the production longer and continuously because you don't have the usual weather problems while filming
e) save yourself the hassle and expense of carting cast and crew out to exotic locations
f) make as many 'films' as you like without having to worry about the star aging or being "past it".

I'd be really interested to see what a Bond cartoon would look like given the state of the art animations being produced today.

sir_drinks_alot 04-12-2004 13:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ntluser
I often think that they could get round a lot of the character and contractual problems if they did Bond as a serious animated cartoon. Some of the Pixar animations are brilliant and have the advantages that you can :-

a) design your character to look and sound the way you want
b) perform great stunts that wouldn't be physically possible in real life with no danger to actors or stunt personnel
c) save costs because you don't have to pay out massive salaries to the star
d) work on the production longer and continuously because you don't have the usual weather problems while filming
e) save yourself the hassle and expense of carting cast and crew out to exotic locations
f) make as many 'films' as you like without having to worry about the star aging or being "past it".

I'd be really interested to see what a Bond cartoon would look like given the state of the art animations being produced today.
if thay turn Bond in to a animated cartoon.we know where the idea came
from. that sounds like a good idea ntluser :tu:

Stuart 29-03-2005 23:13
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Just to update you all on the Bond situation, according to an article originally in "The Hollywood Reporter", the next bond film will be filmed by the team responsible for Goldeneye and Tommorrow Never Dies (still, IMO, the best bond film). It will be based on "Casino Royale" and will be released around November next year. See http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articl...ond21&s=bond21 and http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr..._id=1000856722

No official announcement on the casting of Bond, but Judi Dench and John Cleese are playing M and Q respectively.

It's also rumoured (http://www.mi6.co.uk/news/index.php?itemid=2270) that Clive Owen has the job, and an announcement will be made next week.

Pierre 01-04-2005 11:37
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Clive Owen should be the next bond.

budwieser 01-04-2005 23:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre
Clive Owen should be the next bond.
Nah!!! Ray Winstone as his "****" role actor. :D

"My name is Bond" "Where`s your F*****g tool" :D

ScaredWebWarrior 02-04-2005 00:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre
Clive Owen should be the next bond.
It would seem that choosing the next Bond actor is not unlike choosing the next Pope!

Paul K 07-04-2005 07:38
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Just to annoy everyone, Bond may not be who you think it might be ;)
Bond News

punky 07-04-2005 08:55
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I hope so.. at least he is good looking so you'd expect women to swoon for him.

People were saying its going to be Danny Craig, who looks like a full blown heroin junkie.

Stuart 07-04-2005 09:59
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I would be happy to see Pierce Brosnan back.. He, IMO, is the best Bond so far. Timothy Dalton was more believable, but not as funny.

Janusian 07-04-2005 13:45
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I reckon that Brosnan has another one in him. None of the suggested replacements have really struck me as having that indefinable quality that Connery and Brosnan have had.

Salu 07-04-2005 15:08
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The Sun is adamant that the next Bond will be Daniel Craig. They have a piece in today's Sun that even quotes his response which is something like "I'm honoured.....etc"

I hope they are wrong as Pierce has carved the role well for himself and I would welcome his return rather than the perceived pressure to "modernise and produce a young fresh Bond fit for the new millennium" which seems to afflict so many media organisation at the moment.

Changing a winning formula is dangerous and ought to be left alone sometimes. James Bond is an institution and he is known for being suave and classy etc and slightly sexist which goes against the grain in todayââ‚ƚ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s plastic world of political correctness. Everyone is afraid to go against the grain!

I just hope that they don't go for the "I'm Bond, Jimmy Bond.....darlinââââ‚ ¬Å¡Ã‚¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢. Fancy a spin in me mowtarââ‚Ã⠀šÃ‚¬Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¦.?" caricature. Daniel Craig looks more like the Baddy than Bond, in my mindââ‚ ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s eye.

ikthius 07-04-2005 16:17
Re: The new James Bond
 
I hope it is PB, a great Bond, he has all the qualities of bond, charming, good looking (for the ladies), angry when he needs to be, gentle when he doesn't, funny, but most of all, believable in the character.

ik

EDIT: thanks nugget

Nugget 07-04-2005 16:20
Re: The new James Bond
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ikthius
I hope it is PB, a great Bond, he has all the qualities of bong, charming, good looking (for the ladies), angry when he needs to be, gentle when he doesn't, funny, but most of all, believable in the character.

ik
All the qualities of bong? Well, I always thought he was a bit of a dope :D

MadGamer 07-04-2005 16:46
Re: The new James Bond
 
It says in the report, that PB is going to appear two more times before Bond ends. He is a fantastic actor and is just right to play Bond.

MetaWraith 27-04-2005 11:58
Re: The new James Bond
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Janusian
I reckon that Brosnan has another one in him. None of the suggested replacements have really struck me as having that indefinable quality that Connery and Brosnan have had.
'M' Seems to agree with you ;)
http://www.ananova.com/entertainment...m_1372704.html

humphreys barmy 27-04-2005 13:15
Re: The new James Bond
 
Yup, I saw the report as well. I'll watch again if young Pierce is back. Best Bond theres been.

Road Sign 14-05-2005 00:16
Re: The new James Bond
 
I reckon PB should get the gig too, he's definitely up to it, but a new Bond would probably get them a lot more publicity.

Have a look at www.voteforthenextjamesbond.com, it has a list of actors who have been linked with the role.

What about Richard Armitage (North and South on the BBC) as a dark horse?

Stuart 10-08-2005 16:16
Re: The new James Bond
 
Looks like mi6.co.uk has more names to add to the list of potential bonds (from http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articl...rt_july05.php3 )

Apparently, the director's favourite person for the role is Goran Visnjic , who ER fans will know as Dr. Luka Kovac.

They also list James Purefoy, who, IMO would probably be a better bond.

Still prefer Colin Salmon (played Commander Robinson in the previous Brosnan bond films).

kookook 30-08-2005 10:46
Re: The new James Bond
 
I voted "none of above" because there's is no one to take over.

If we're going to see another believable Bond like Dalton, we're going to have to see an unknown in the part.

I think, if I was help at gun point to make a decision, I would vote for Jude Law. I think he's the most talented and best looking of the lot. OK, he's a little on the short side, but why not use a shorter camera operator.


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