Well, I'm not sure about the rest of you lads (and ladies) but I wouldn't mind seeing Ralph Fiennes as James Bond. After watching The Constant Gardener, I thought that he could pull off a Fleming Bond in a cinch; not judging by his performance in that particular film but I could picture him in the role. And he looks good! Just a thought I thought I would put on the table for discussion.
The Next James Bond...
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, Oct 20 2005 12:53 PM
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 02:44 AM
Yeah, I thought some one might say that, he'll be 48 in 2010 when Craig's tenure is tentatively slated to end. How he may age between now and then is a different story. It makes one wonder what might have been -- hell, I think that Richard Burton would have been an excellent James Bond. Unfortunately, 'twas not to be.He's a little old at this point. But he would've been good when he was a little younger.
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 11:01 PM
That young Cavill guy, or, if they want to play it pretty safe, Julian McMahon.
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 03:48 AM
That young Cavill guy, or, if they want to play it pretty safe, Julian McMahon.
I think that the best "candidates" out there at the moment are probably Gerard Butler and Julian McMahon. I had been in favor of Cavill for Bond #7, but someone pointed out somewhere on this site that going to him after Craig would be too radical of a change because of how much younger he is than Daniel Craig, and would probably almost necessitate another reboot. With that considered, after Craig's over, either Butler, McMahon, or Ioan Gruffudd.
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 11:33 AM
That young Cavill guy, or, if they want to play it pretty safe, Julian McMahon.
I think that the best "candidates" out there at the moment are probably Gerard Butler and Julian McMahon. I had been in favor of Cavill for Bond #7, but someone pointed out somewhere on this site that going to him after Craig would be too radical of a change because of how much younger he is than Daniel Craig, and would probably almost necessitate another reboot. With that considered, after Craig's over, either Butler, McMahon, or Ioan Gruffudd.
Ah, yes, I forgot Gruffudd... he's the right age too. I'm not too keen on him, but he'd fit the mold pretty well, which is what they'd need after a Casino Royale, or later, disaster scenario.
I've never been keen on Butler, but I guess he'd be a better fit after Craig (i.e. not classically handsome, but kinda looks the part).
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 12:16 PM
Whoever is next should do 5-7 Bond movies, just like Moore did.
When you see that strong character like Batman, can't even make it a regular sucessfull screen outing when actors keep changing, you should worry for Bond.
It's not Tarzan (as Brocolli so famously said) where you can change actor every year or so and still make the big bucks. Because who would go to see a Tarzan film nowadays ?
I say Eon did the wrong thing, and Sony insiders were right, they should have gotten a 24-29 years old actor, and sign him with option for six sequels, one every two/three years, to make it BIG again.
The only reason the Broz movies did good business wasn't due to the quality of the movies, but because Broz is a great media darling, and the promotion was efficient. So, they did not make that much profit, but not because of Sony or Broz fault. Because of EON, who are always afraid to break new grounds.
When you see that strong character like Batman, can't even make it a regular sucessfull screen outing when actors keep changing, you should worry for Bond.
It's not Tarzan (as Brocolli so famously said) where you can change actor every year or so and still make the big bucks. Because who would go to see a Tarzan film nowadays ?
I say Eon did the wrong thing, and Sony insiders were right, they should have gotten a 24-29 years old actor, and sign him with option for six sequels, one every two/three years, to make it BIG again.
The only reason the Broz movies did good business wasn't due to the quality of the movies, but because Broz is a great media darling, and the promotion was efficient. So, they did not make that much profit, but not because of Sony or Broz fault. Because of EON, who are always afraid to break new grounds.
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Posted 12 February 2006 - 05:41 PM
If you look at the first promo shot of Daniel Craig, you'll notice some similarity to Ralph Fiennes. Take a good look. (IMO anyways..)
Regards.
Regards.
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Posted 13 February 2006 - 05:21 AM
The only one I like about any of these is Gerard Butler, but I'm still not sure he could be James Bond. Just really not Cavill. He looks like a true friend of Dorothy. And Julian McMahon is really cheesy, Brosnan style. I'm hoping it'll be someone we haven't thought of yet.
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Posted 13 February 2006 - 09:33 AM
The only one I like about any of these is Gerard Butler, but I'm still not sure he could be James Bond. Just really not Cavill. He looks like a true friend of Dorothy. And Julian McMahon is really cheesy, Brosnan style. I'm hoping it'll be someone we haven't thought of yet.
I thought you didn't like Scots...
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Posted 13 February 2006 - 09:36 AM
You're absolutely right, but for this one I could make an exception. He is incredibly fine.
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Posted 13 February 2006 - 09:40 AM
I won't comment on that.... He'd be a good Bond I'm sure, after some english lessons. He was in some movie called Dear Frankie, which I quite enjoyed in a very unmanly way.
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Posted 13 February 2006 - 09:44 AM
Darling, I'm sure you're all man. As long as you didn't cry. Men are only allowed to cry when something very serious happens, like their dog dies.
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Posted 13 February 2006 - 11:41 AM
I'm already lying on the floor drunk for your informationComon Crashdrive, let's get this party started!
To be honest I'm just glad we have a new Bond and I really can't be bothered at the moment pondering who will replace him. I'm just too darn curious how Dan will do. It probably all depends on the success of the new Bond formula (Jack Ryan meets Jason Bourne based on the script review). If Casino Royale fails and audiences demand a back-to-basics routine, I guess it's back to drawing board. But if Craig can make the new formula work, I wouldn't mind seeing Rupert Penry Jones (Match Point) replacing him.
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Posted 27 February 2006 - 02:53 PM
Back in the 80's I wanted Jeremy Irons, is it just me or is he looking more and more like Boris Karloff?
Through the 90's I wanted Ralph Fiennes. But I like that Craig is 37, which puts him right at the age of the Bond of the Fleming books.
Jude Law might make a good one after Craig. I liked his look in AI.
Through the 90's I wanted Ralph Fiennes. But I like that Craig is 37, which puts him right at the age of the Bond of the Fleming books.
Jude Law might make a good one after Craig. I liked his look in AI.
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Posted 27 February 2006 - 03:14 PM
What about Matthew Macfadyen (Spooks, Pride and Prejudice). Actually I was always surprised he wasn't (to my knowledge) considered this time around - he would have done the "young Bond" thing very well (Criag isn't really young enough to be Young Bond) which is what after all they siad they were doing. I'd pick him over Cavill any day.
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Posted 27 February 2006 - 03:18 PM
Couldn't have put it better myself.I know Athena and Dave weren't keen on his screen tests, but on the basis EON have looked at Cavill when he was so young with such interest, and provided his career doesn't either implode or explode, I'd say Henry Cavill is the Bond in waiting in 8ish years that Brozza was for Dalton.
I think Craig will do more than three films (there's probably an option for a fourth). Especially if Bond 22 is already in the works with a screenplay and all. I think we're going back to the 2 year cycle, at least. So, if commerically successful, DC may be around for a bit.
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Posted 05 March 2006 - 03:10 AM
I'm a fan of Gerard Butler, Clive Owen, Jude Law, and Hugh Jackman, but I honestly have no idea who should, could or would play Bond after Craig.
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Posted 05 March 2006 - 04:00 AM
Oh.. I've always been a fan of Cavill and Gruffudd
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Posted 05 March 2006 - 07:48 AM
Cavill really sets off my gaydar.
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Posted 10 March 2006 - 10:05 PM
if Craig can make the new formula work, I wouldn't mind seeing Rupert Penry Jones (Match Point) replacing him.
Looking at his picture I'd love Penry Jones to replace Craig. He looks a lot like him and I think he's a terrific actor.
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Posted 11 March 2006 - 03:33 AM
I am sick of the sauve sophisticated brosnan types.I want a ruggedly handsome man like Daniel Craig.I hope there is some actor out there who can be like him after he takes Bond to the pinnacle.
Look at the fight scenes ,How he punches.IT is so cool.
Look at the fight scenes ,How he punches.IT is so cool.
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Posted 11 March 2006 - 04:15 AM
In 10 years, "ruggedly handsome" will be dated too. The circle of life.
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Posted 11 March 2006 - 06:53 AM
Call it a hunch, but I think Craig is going to stick around for a while. If he can make one film in between Bond films, and if they keep the Bond films lowscale productions. I see no reason why he wouldnt want to do at least 5.
Unless his star really takes off.
Unless his star really takes off.
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Posted 11 March 2006 - 07:14 AM
if Craig can make the new formula work, I wouldn't mind seeing Rupert Penry Jones (Match Point) replacing him.
Looking at his picture I'd love Penry Jones to replace Craig. He looks a lot like him and I think he's a terrific actor.
I'm not so sure about him, personally. While very solid in Spooks, he didn't jump out to me as a Bond.
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Posted 11 March 2006 - 04:46 PM
if Craig can make the new formula work, I wouldn't mind seeing Rupert Penry Jones (Match Point) replacing him.
Looking at his picture I'd love Penry Jones to replace Craig. He looks a lot like him and I think he's a terrific actor.
No thank you.
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Posted 12 March 2006 - 03:39 PM
Is it me or does he look a bit...not real?
I thought it was a video game character at first.