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[Mr. Blofeld]

Since this is chronlogically the second Bond adventure since the reboot, I wonder if they'll follow Fleming and have Leiter fed to a shark.

Hmm. I doubt we're going to see that happen again in the series.

So certain are you, hmmmm?

[Leon]

Since this is chronlogically the second Bond adventure since the reboot, I wonder if they'll follow Fleming and have Leiter fed to a shark.

Hmm. I doubt we're going to see that happen again in the series.

So certain are you, hmmmm?

If they do that it should be in this film. It happened in the second book and also Haiti and the mangrove areas they are filming in would be a good location.

There were some excellent and suspenseful parts to that piece in the book which could be used along with an original way of it happening which would make it good. It would be cool to have a badass Jeffrey Wright Leiter with a false leg and a hook hand.

[Red Barchetta]

Since this is chronlogically the second Bond adventure since the reboot, I wonder if they'll follow Fleming and have Leiter fed to a shark.

I don't think they will. My bet is that EON wants to keep him around for a few films to help support their 'new' continuity- wherever that's headed. IMHO.

Well, in the books he still stayed around after Live and Let Die.

That's true, but the new Bond path may not follow the novel Bond path. EON may just touch parts of the books, or they may not follow any parts of the books. It's too early to tell.

[Qwerty]

Since this is chronlogically the second Bond adventure since the reboot, I wonder if they'll follow Fleming and have Leiter fed to a shark.

Hmm. I doubt we're going to see that happen again in the series.

So certain are you, hmmmm?

Nope. Didn't say I was certain.

[00Twelve]

Whether it's done by shark or not, I really do hope they take Felix there (In Bond 23 or whatnot). Mainly because it was handled much better in the novel than in LTK and Felix deserves that fair shake. It also added to his character later, when he had come back with his prosthetics. I'd be beside myself if they actually went the literary route on that in the new films.

Also, IMO, there's no real excuse as to why it "shouldn't" happen, when Bond's reboot didn't have to happen in general, much less bringing Felix back at all, and in one piece. "Might as well," IMO.

[tdalton]

Whether it's done by shark or not, I really do hope they take Felix there (In Bond 23 or whatnot). Mainly because it was handled much better in the novel than in LTK and Felix deserves that fair shake. It also added to his character later, when he had come back with his prosthetics. I'd be beside myself if they actually went the literary route on that in the new films.

Also, IMO, there's no real excuse as to why it "shouldn't" happen, when Bond's reboot didn't have to happen in general, much less bringing Felix back at all, and in one piece. "Might as well," IMO.

I would like to see Felix follow the arc that his character had in the novels, but I think that having him lose his leg again would have to either be done in the next film or two (or before he and Bond become friends in this new franchise) or it would need to be done a ways off into the future in order to avoid having another film with a personal vendetta/revenge element to it.

[00Twelve]

Whether it's done by shark or not, I really do hope they take Felix there (In Bond 23 or whatnot). Mainly because it was handled much better in the novel than in LTK and Felix deserves that fair shake. It also added to his character later, when he had come back with his prosthetics. I'd be beside myself if they actually went the literary route on that in the new films.

Also, IMO, there's no real excuse as to why it "shouldn't" happen, when Bond's reboot didn't have to happen in general, much less bringing Felix back at all, and in one piece. "Might as well," IMO.

I would like to see Felix follow the arc that his character had in the novels, but I think that having him lose his leg again would have to either be done in the next film or two (or before he and Bond become friends in this new franchise) or it would need to be done a ways off into the future in order to avoid having another film with a personal vendetta/revenge element to it.

Agreed.

[frankwalker]

I noticed just now that Jeffrey Wright is in "The Invasion" which came out on DVD recently, saw the first half at a friend's place. They made him look older and more serious in the QoS PR picture so I almost didn't recognize him.

Daniel Craig is in The Invasion too, looking different from Casino Royale (much more mortal), I guess he lost a lot of the CR workout muscle over a year or two.

***EDIT*** at first I had the impression The Invasion was made in Vancouver due to certain exterior scenes, however I've now viewed the entire DVD and apparently it was done in Maryland USA and vicinity. Wikipedia has more information.

Edited by frankwalker, 06 February 2008 - 06:53 AM.

[Righty007]

Craig is in The Invasion too, looking different from Casino Royale (much more mortal), I guess he lost a lot of the CR workout muscle over a year or two.

The Invasion was filmed way before he was announced as James Bond on October 14, 2005. It's release just got delayed due to reshoots.

[frankwalker]

Craig is in The Invasion too, looking different from Casino Royale (much more mortal), I guess he lost a lot of the CR workout muscle over a year or two.

The Invasion was filmed way before he was announced as James Bond on October 14, 2005. It's release just got delayed due to reshoots.

Oh, interesting, that explains it!

[delfloria]

Careful what you wish for. If Felix lost and arm and leg today it would most likely be replaced with some sort of bionic apperatus.

[00Twelve]

Careful what you wish for. If Felix lost and arm and leg today it would most likely be replaced with some sort of bionic apperatus.

I guess they'd just be replaced with whatever they currently get replaced with in the real world. <shrugs>

[Mr. Blofeld]

Careful what you wish for. If Felix lost and arm and leg today it would most likely be replaced with some sort of bionic apperatus.

I guess they'd just be replaced with whatever they currently get replaced with in the real world. <shrugs>

Perhaps he'll be The Six-Million Dollar Brutha'...

[Agent 76]

Careful what you wish for. If Felix lost and arm and leg today it would most likely be replaced with some sort of bionic apperatus.

. don't say it again.

[DaveBond21]

Since this is chronlogically the second Bond adventure since the reboot, I wonder if they'll follow Fleming and have Leiter fed to a shark.

I don't think they will. My bet is that EON wants to keep him around for a few films to help support their 'new' continuity- wherever that's headed. IMHO.

I agree. I think that Jeffrey Wright will be Daniel Craig's Bond's only Leiter.

[Blonde Bond]

I agree. I think that Jeffrey Wright will be Daniel Craig's Bond's only Leiter.

I now pronounce you Jeffrey and Daniel.

You may now hold hands, if you like, and disappear into the setting sun.

[Shrublands]

Careful what you wish for. If Felix lost and arm and leg today it would most likely be replaced with some sort of bionic apperatus.

What about an invisible leg?

[Blonde Bond]

Or a hydraulic peg leg, that could be shot like a missile?

[Shrublands]

What about a hover-leg?

I still think an invisible leg would be best, great for cheating at hopscotch.

[dodge]

Any further speculation on the screentime for Mathis vs. Leiter in QOS? Not looking for plot spoilers, please, but hopefully some encouraging news that Wright will get a chance to ACT.

[DamnCoffee]

Since this is chronlogically the second Bond adventure since the reboot, I wonder if they'll follow Fleming and have Leiter fed to a shark.

Hmm. I doubt we're going to see that happen again in the series.

So certain are you, hmmmm?

Nope. Didn't say I was certain.

I'm not to certain either, though I do think it would be a nice touch.

[Qwerty]

Any further speculation on the screentime for Mathis vs. Leiter in QOS? Not looking for plot spoilers, please, but hopefully some encouraging news that Wright will get a chance to ACT.

Some new comments from Wright here: http://commanderbond.net/article/4866

[dodge]

Any further speculation on the screentime for Mathis vs. Leiter in QOS? Not looking for plot spoilers, please, but hopefully some encouraging news that Wright will get a chance to ACT.

Some new comments from Wright here: http://commanderbond.net/article/4866

Thanks, Qwerty. Still hope that the great Wright won't end up on the cutting room floor.