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[Loomis]

Henry Cavill. No question.

And he's somewhat at the top of the pile in terms of prior consideration.

There is a 15-year age difference between Cavill and Craig, and what's more the latter can often appear rather older than he is. Cavill would therefore be a jarring replacement for Craig - it would look like the filmmakers were doing another first-mission reboot even though they weren't. I seriously doubt that we'll ever see Cavill as Bond. Sure, he came close once, but so did others: Sean Bean, James Brolin, Sam Neill, Sam Worthington.... prior consideration is something that hardly reserves the role of Bond for an actor to step into when he's ready. There's no line of succession.

[dee-bee-five]

Henry Cavill. No question.

And he's somewhat at the top of the pile in terms of prior consideration.

There is a 15-year age difference between Cavill and Craig, and what's more the latter can often appear rather older than he is. Cavill would therefore be a jarring replacement for Craig - it would look like the filmmakers were doing another first-mission reboot even though they weren't. I seriously doubt that we'll ever see Cavill as Bond.

I'm not sure it would be any more jarring than the leap from old Rog to virile Tim, though...

[dodge]

Simon Baker. Having seen The Mentalist, I'm calling for Dan to do the decent thing and step down from the part. Today. Baker's prodigiously talented, equally at home playing the hero or cad. He's outrageously good-looking in a rugged sort of way. He's just a teensy bit shorter than Dan is--5'10". Alas, though, he was born in 1969--so if Dan ties the role up for another ten years...

[FlemingBond]

Not to say people can't speculate, but we're so far off. Imagine someone saying in 2000 that Daniel Craig was number 6.

[Cruiserweight]

I'm not even thinking of who the next bond will be.

[007Bond007]

Yea same hear, im trying to live in the present.

[Conlazmoodalbrocra]

David Walliams

...although he IS a huge Bond fan, so maybe it's not completely rediculous.

[Elvenstar]

Sam Riley is AWESOME! Im all for him.
BTW He's with Eva in Franklin. Maybe its not just a coincidence

[uvhadyrsix]

G'day I'm quite Happy with Daniel Graig as James Bond and he can go on being Bond till he is nearly 50.

Simon Baker. Having seen The Mentalist, I'm calling for Dan to do the decent thing and step down from the part. Today. Baker's prodigiously talented, equally at home playing the hero or cad. He's outrageously good-looking in a rugged sort of way. He's just a teensy bit shorter than Dan is--5'10". Alas, though, he was born in 1969--so if Dan ties the role up for another ten years...

Simon Baker could be Harry Palmer easily just add Black Glasses

My choice to be Bond No.7 is obvious, its Joseph Millson he was Carter in Casino Royale it looks like he isn't in Quantum Of Solace so he may not return to the series so after Graig finishes people will forget he was Carter and think of him as Bond.
Born in 1974 and he does have a Hard look about him that you need with Bond.

Check out this link to see for yourself http://www.hotflick....illson_002.html

[Skudor]

Henry Cavill. No question.

And he's somewhat at the top of the pile in terms of prior consideration.

There is a 15-year age difference between Cavill and Craig, and what's more the latter can often appear rather older than he is. Cavill would therefore be a jarring replacement for Craig - it would look like the filmmakers were doing another first-mission reboot even though they weren't. I seriously doubt that we'll ever see Cavill as Bond. Sure, he came close once, but so did others: Sean Bean, James Brolin, Sam Neill, Sam Worthington.... prior consideration is something that hardly reserves the role of Bond for an actor to step into when he's ready. There's no line of succession.

There's plenty of history to the contrary: Roger Moore, Tim Dalton and Pierce Brosnan were all up for the role at least once before they got the gig. I get your argument about the age, although I don't think it has any weight. They'll pick whoever they feel is right for the and Henry Cavill has got a decent head start in terms of prior track record and age.

[double o ego]

Henry Cavill. No question.

And he's somewhat at the top of the pile in terms of prior consideration.

There is a 15-year age difference between Cavill and Craig, and what's more the latter can often appear rather older than he is. Cavill would therefore be a jarring replacement for Craig - it would look like the filmmakers were doing another first-mission reboot even though they weren't. I seriously doubt that we'll ever see Cavill as Bond.

I'm not sure it would be any more jarring than the leap from old Rog to virile Tim, though...

Or from 29 year old lazenby in OHMSS to 40 odd year old connery in DAF.

[Greene217]

The last person anyone thought of to play Bond.
Like Craig the producers will pick someone not everyone would associate with Bond.

Cavill will be the favourite when Craig steps down, for me I shudder to think of anyone portraying Bond after Craig's era, but I'll give whoever is chosen the benefit of the doubt.

[Panther]

How about Jonathan Cake? He's British, rugged, and boy can he act!

[Captain Tightpants]

If I were the one in charge of casting and I was told I had to find an actor born in North America to play the part, then I'd go with Canadian actor Nathan Fillion:



He's better known as Firefly's Malcolm Reynolds, and I can't think of anyone in the industry who is more committed to the roles he plays than this man. If anyone could make audiences believe an American Bond, it's this man.

And if notas Bond himself, then certaily as a villain.

[Agent 76]

Sean Connery + Daniel Craig = Jason Isaacs

[Harmsway]

If I were the one in charge of casting and I was told I had to find an actor born in North America to play the part, then I'd go with Canadian actor Nathan Fillion:



He's better known as Firefly's Malcolm Reynolds, and I can't think of anyone in the industry who is more committed to the roles he plays than this man. If anyone could make audiences believe an American Bond, it's this man.

Personally, I think he'd be a ghastly choice. And I like FIREFLY.

Sean Connery + Daniel Craig = Jason Isaacs

A bit old, though, wouldn't you say?

[Agent 76]

If I were the one in charge of casting and I was told I had to find an actor born in North America to play the part, then I'd go with Canadian actor Nathan Fillion:



He's better known as Firefly's Malcolm Reynolds, and I can't think of anyone in the industry who is more committed to the roles he plays than this man. If anyone could make audiences believe an American Bond, it's this man.

Personally, I think he'd be a ghastly choice. And I like FIREFLY.

Sean Connery + Daniel Craig = Jason Isaacs

A bit old, though, wouldn't you say?

yes perhaps.

[Mister E]

How about Dominic West ? If Craig does leave in 2012, he'll be 42 or 43. Though I usually like an actor between 35-40, that isn't too old.

[Harmsway]

How about Dominic West ? If Craig does leave in 2012, he'll be 42 or 43. Though I usually like an actor between 35-40, that isn't too old.

West has the look, but I haven't really been impressed by any of his performances.

[Mister E]

How about Dominic West ? If Craig does leave in 2012, he'll be 42 or 43. Though I usually like an actor between 35-40, that isn't too old.

West has the look, but I haven't really been impressed by any of his performances.

I think he does best with what little he gets. I am going by his preformances in HANNIBAL RISING and his brief appearance in CHICAGO. I have a feeling if he was actually given some good material, he'll probably at least do a good job.

[Harmsway]

West probably would do a decent job, but I also imagine he'd be rather forgettable. After Craig, any future Bond candidate has to be striking, and I'm not sure West manages that.

[Mister E]

West probably would do a decent job, but I also imagine he'd be rather forgettable. After Craig, any future Bond candidate has to be striking, and I'm not sure West manages that.

West is a bit more of a suggestion then a definite choice. If I were Mikey or Babs, I would definitely have him in mind for an audition.

[dee-bee-five]

My choice to be Bond No.7 is obvious, its Joseph Millson he was Carter in Casino Royale it looks like he isn't in Quantum Of Solace so he may not return to the series so after Graig finishes people will forget he was Carter and think of him as Bond.
Born in 1974 and he does have a Hard look about him that you need with Bond.

Check out this link to see for yourself http://www.hotflick....illson_002.html

An interesting suggestion given that Carter is quite clearly gay...

[terminus]

My choice to be Bond No.7 is obvious, its Joseph Millson he was Carter in Casino Royale it looks like he isn't in Quantum Of Solace so he may not return to the series so after Graig finishes people will forget he was Carter and think of him as Bond.
Born in 1974 and he does have a Hard look about him that you need with Bond.

Check out this link to see for yourself http://www.hotflick....illson_002.html

An interesting suggestion given that Carter is quite clearly gay...

Carter is gay? I never picked up on that at all.

[dee-bee-five]

My choice to be Bond No.7 is obvious, its Joseph Millson he was Carter in Casino Royale it looks like he isn't in Quantum Of Solace so he may not return to the series so after Graig finishes people will forget he was Carter and think of him as Bond.
Born in 1974 and he does have a Hard look about him that you need with Bond.

Check out this link to see for yourself http://www.hotflick....illson_002.html

An interesting suggestion given that Carter is quite clearly gay...

Carter is gay? I never picked up on that at all.

Trust my gaydar. Carter and Villiers are proof of MI6's new open recruitment policy. And Carter's too cute to be straight...

[terminus]

I have my own, thankyou very much. I don't agree. I don't think there is/was any way to tell what the sexuality of those characters were.

Villiers seemed stereotypical of some of the personal assistants I have met, very much full of their own sense of their own power and Carter seemed even more inexperienced than Bond - do we even know whether Carter was supposed to be a Double Oh? Perhaps he was just a field agent unused to such operations and panicked?

[dee-bee-five]

I have my own, thankyou very much. I don't agree. I don't think there is/was any way to tell what the sexuality of those characters were.

I'm only having a bit of fun. That said, I must admit that from the first time I saw CR, I believed Carter was gay. But maybe it's just wishful thinking...

[terminus]

Plus, I can't see him as much other than Alan, the dad, in the Doctor Who spin off, The Sarah Jane Adventures.

[Scrambled Eggs]

How about Dominic West ? If Craig does leave in 2012, he'll be 42 or 43. Though I usually like an actor between 35-40, that isn't too old.

I love him in The Wire - and I was suprised to find he was not only English but an old Etonian. Not sure if he's got the intensity Bond needs. He seems to have a semi-permanent smirk on his face which is more cheeky sailor than debonair killer.

Definetly looks Bondian though - well,apart from the smirk.

Recently read an interview with him where he jokes about having been 32nd on the list for CR. He also admits that - whilst he'd have liked to've taken Bond in a grittier direction - Craig did it a lot better than he could've.

[Loomis]

I have my own, thankyou very much. I don't agree. I don't think there is/was any way to tell what the sexuality of those characters were.

I'm only having a bit of fun. That said, I must admit that from the first time I saw CR, I believed Carter was gay. But maybe it's just wishful thinking...

I've always wondered why Bond is in such a foul mood with Carter. Perhaps 007 wanted him as one of his "passing fancies" (copyright: THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN) but things didn't quite go according to plan.

All of which certainly puts an interesting slant on dialogue such as "Stop touching your ear!" and "Holster the bloody weapon, Carter!". Fnarr.