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[dogtherock]

I'd choose two of the stars of THE OFFICE:

Mackenzie Crook as Q.

Stacey Roca as Moneypenny. Roca played Rachel, the vivacious blonde who has a brief romance with Tim (Martin Freeman). She can be sexy and funny, is yer typical English Rose™, and if those things weren't enough she's also apparently a member of the British Shakespeare Company, which means she's one hell of an ac-tor. If she isn't cast as Moneypenny I'll boycott BOND 23!

That would be the best idea ever! And the catphrase could be " Two of your favourites join The Office of M" that would get people coming

[dogtherock]

Please do not thread. I was reading an earlier forum and someone had suggested Alan Rickman to play Q. I thought this was the best idea ever. What is your feedback.

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[Vanya86]

I've stayed away for as long as I can, but its time to weigh in. Colin Baker.
That's right, Dr Who no. 6. He's an incredibly underrated actor, a familiar face but not so well known as to dominate the screen, we know he can play an eccentric genius and isn't likely to be tied up with other projects.
And in answer to the 2 most inevitable question:
No, I do not want Tom Baker instead, that would fall into the same cameo category as Cleese and based on what I've seen him in recently he could be a bit much. Colin is much more subtle actor.
Yes, I have seen him recently, he was in a play I saw a few years ago. He played an RAF colonel and I was really impressed with his performance (not a whiff of Dr Who anywhere).

[HH007]

Well now, is it mere ignorance or already a major case of blasphemy on my part, but for the hell of it, I don't care if they ever come back. I didn't miss them and I doubt I ever will.

That makes two of us.

[DavidSomerset]

My choice for Q: Ricky Gervais
For MoneyPenny, they should just dump the character. Tanner makes a fine MoneyPenny.

[jaguar007]

I say they write the script WITHOUT MP or Q. If the script calles for some description/explanation of something high-tech, then write him in. If it does not, then don't. Same for MP. If M needs to converse with an assistant in order to help explain the plot, write her in.

Either way I think they should cast no name actors and keep it like Dr.NO/FRWL and not for comic relief.

[00Twelve]

Reading Dr. No again, I noticed again how simply Fleming described Boothroyd. Boothroyd was the armourer, and had that job because he was the best small-arms expert in the world. Regarding his physique, he wasn't terribly tall or old, and was somewhat stoic. Much like Llewelyn's take in his first appearance.

I, for one, would really like to see Boothroyd back in the capacity mentioned in the novel-- that of the world's leading small-arms expert. He was a very functional character in the novel and it made sense that he wouldn't need to appear in every single outing. Perfect way to use the character IMO. I dread going back to the warm fuzzy Q-lab hijinks.

[Tybre]

Reading Dr. No again, I noticed again how simply Fleming described Boothroyd. Boothroyd was the armourer, and had that job because he was the best small-arms expert in the world. Regarding his physique, he wasn't terribly tall or old, and was somewhat stoic. Much like Llewelyn's take in his first appearance.

I, for one, would really like to see Boothroyd back in the capacity mentioned in the novel-- that of the world's leading small-arms expert. He was a very functional character in the novel and it made sense that he wouldn't need to appear in every single outing. Perfect way to use the character IMO. I dread going back to the warm fuzzy Q-lab hijinks.

I dread it and simultaneously would love it. Lovable old Q Branch and their random useless inventions. That being said, yeah, I think we need a Boothroyd as seen in the Dr No and FRWL films. Dr No he just gives Bond the PPK, FRWL he just gives Bond a demonstration of the simple, realistic briefcase device.

[00Twelve]

Reading Dr. No again, I noticed again how simply Fleming described Boothroyd. Boothroyd was the armourer, and had that job because he was the best small-arms expert in the world. Regarding his physique, he wasn't terribly tall or old, and was somewhat stoic. Much like Llewelyn's take in his first appearance.

I, for one, would really like to see Boothroyd back in the capacity mentioned in the novel-- that of the world's leading small-arms expert. He was a very functional character in the novel and it made sense that he wouldn't need to appear in every single outing. Perfect way to use the character IMO. I dread going back to the warm fuzzy Q-lab hijinks.

I dread it and simultaneously would love it. Lovable old Q Branch and their random useless inventions. That being said, yeah, I think we need a Boothroyd as seen in the Dr No and FRWL films. Dr No he just gives Bond the PPK, FRWL he just gives Bond a demonstration of the simple, realistic briefcase device.

Right. Functional, practical and with concise screen time.

I am still fond of the specific angle on the arms expertise, but I don't expect that to be upheld (please, though?).

[tdalton]

I say they write the script WITHOUT MP or Q. If the script calles for some description/explanation of something high-tech, then write him in. If it does not, then don't. Same for MP. If M needs to converse with an assistant in order to help explain the plot, write her in.

Completely agreed. If somehow the script calls for them (which, IMO, the script should not ever call for these characters specifically, since their particular duties have been handled perfectly in CR and QOS by anonymous technicians, Villiers, and Tanner), then write them in, but both are characters that I could very easily do without ever seeing on the screen again.

[DaveBond21]

I would be happy to see them both return.

Villiers was just an awful stereotype weedy Brit, while Tanner was just as anonymous in QOS. Tanner should be a proper character, in my opinion, as should Moneypenny and Q. I'd like to see them back with about the same amount of screentime as they had in FRWL or TMWTGG, for example.

[00Twelve]

I say they write the script WITHOUT MP or Q. If the script calles for some description/explanation of something high-tech, then write him in. If it does not, then don't. Same for MP. If M needs to converse with an assistant in order to help explain the plot, write her in.

Bolding mine.

Correction: If a moment with Moneypenny helps to exposit something interesting about Bond's character, write her in. Character exposition scenes deserve time, too. It need not be pure comedic relief, of course, but Bond is a flirt, and a very short scene with her wouldn't do any harm by showing that to us. Probably just long enough for Bond to poke fun at her name, playfully but condescendingly, and MP to get one little playful retort (read: not a dick joke) to show him she's a capable, worldly woman. Maybe a smirk from M. Maybe not. End of scene.

[007Bond007]

there very nice to have, however i'd rather have may in the next movie.

[I never miss]

Moneypenny is supposed to be fairly attractive, right?

How about Emma Pierson?

http://images.google...d...sa=N&tab=wi

She's good at dry humour and is a dependable actress who I sure would jump at the chance to play the part.

[Tybre]

Random thought that even I the thinker am not totally behind, but, I could sort of see Ewan McGregor as a frantic techie young Q.

[AgentBentley]

I'm in here with the 'we don't really need Q, but if he's there, don't make him a funny guy' crowd.

Moneypenny? If she's in, make her more than just a woman sitting at a desk. She should be doing some field work too.

[Germanlady]

AS DC has always pointed out - they will only be brought back, if they make any sense...not just for the heck of it.

[havok_007]

Personally I think for Q: David Tennant

And for Moneypenny: Rhona Mitra OR Rose Byrne

[Zorin Industries]

Personally I think for Q: David Tennant

And for Moneypenny: Rhona Mitra OR Rose Byrne

God no.

[john.steed]

I think that it is important that Bond has a scene or two with one of his coworkers other than M. Unlike the last two movies, the Bond in the next film supposed to be more settled in his work. A scene with a work-collegue would help to establish that Bond has moved on since his last two films. The co-worker would not have to be have to be Miss Moneypenny or Q (though that would be my preference) nor would it have to be like the traditional scenes with Moneypenny or Q. As 00Twelve stated above, not all scenes have to be there for plot purposes.

[The Shark]

I think they should exploit the other characters that Fleming created for more inter-colleague scenes in London - Sir James Maloney - Bond's doctor (neurologist I think), Loelia Ponsonby - Bond's secretary, Mary Goodnight - Bond's secretary - though could be another Field Agent, Ronnie Valance - Assistant Commissioner at Scotland Yard and responsible for Special Branch etc...

I think more non-extra work colleges could help bring MI6 more to life, with different character interactions, without becoming a office soap.

Edited by The Shark, 23 June 2009 - 07:24 PM.

[Tybre]

I think they should exploit the other characters that Fleming created for more inter-colleague scenes in London - Sir James Maloney - Bond's doctor (neurologist I think), Loelia Ponsonby - Bond's secretary, Mary Goodnight - Bond's secretary - though could be another Field Agent, Ronnie Valance - Assistant Commissioner at Scotland Yard and responsible for Special Branch etc...

I think more non-extra work colleges could help bring MI6 more to life, with different character interactions, without becoming a office soap.

Bring in the Hard Man and the Soft Man?

[JimmyBond]

Personally I think for Q: David Tennant

No. David Tennant's going to play Bond 7

[B. Brown]

Bill Nighy as Boothroyd.

[DaveBond21]

I thought the guy in the tweed jacket, in QOS, who held the door open for M was very Q-like. And the guy who put the microchip in Bond's arm in Casino Royale was too. If they had been played by the same actor, we could argue we have a Q already.

Indeed, if Q is due to return in Bond 23, let him be that tweed guy from Quantum.

[Tybre]

I thought the guy in the tweed jacket, in QOS, who held the door open for M was very Q-like. And the guy who put the microchip in Bond's arm in Casino Royale was too. If they had been played by the same actor, we could argue we have a Q already.

Indeed, if Q is due to return in Bond 23, let him be that tweed guy from Quantum.

Yes, Mr Tweed could work quite nicely

[The Shark]

I don't think he would, a bit too bland.

[havok_007]

Personally I think for Q: David Tennant

And for Moneypenny: Rhona Mitra OR Rose Byrne

God no.

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