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[Quantumofsolace007]

I must say I really enjoy Flash Foward and i think Jospeh Fines would be a stong choice for 007. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001212/

true the man is only 2 years younger then Craig but that didn't stop them from going from connery to moore.

[Aris007]

I don't think he has the looks for the role.

[Loomis]

I really don't see why Cavill's an option. In my opinion he's a terrible actor (obviously from the Orlando Bloom school of acting), with pretty boy looks and little screen presence.

Hopefully EON are wiser than average Bond fanboy and prevail to think outside of the box.

Wisdom is no stranger to Eon Productions. And neither is Henry Cavill. Watch this space..

If Cavill were such a terrific choice for Bond, we'd have seen him in CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE.

[Tybre]

Or maybe Cavill's a great choice, and Craig was simply the greater choice. Imo, Sam Neill would've made a very good Bond, but we received the, undoubtedly far superior, Timothy Dalton instead. Doesn't mean Cavill isn't in the running any longer.

Ftr little devil's-ing here. Cavill is still tops on my list at the moment, but I wouldn't doubt there are better out there.

[Loomis]

Or maybe Cavill's a great choice, and Craig was simply the greater choice.

Well, in that case, plenty of the actors who were considered for Bond in CASINO ROYALE were great choices.

But I suspect that Cavill got as far as he did only because CASINO ROYALE was originally written for a 28-year-old Bond. Even if the role of 007 doesn't become vacant again until 2015, Cavill would still be only 32 and looking a good few years younger.

His time has passed. He won't be suitable to replace Craig unless Eon intends to reboot the series again with another Bond's First Mission™ film (which obviously ain't gonna happen).

Not having a go at anyone here, but fans who believe Cavill to be the automatic replacement for Craig a few years from now and the official next James Bond are living in a dream world.

[Safari Suit]

I suspect Cavill's staunchest advocates believe they have an inside tip. Or the inside tip.

[The Shark]

I really don't see why Cavill's an option. In my opinion he's a terrible actor (obviously from the Orlando Bloom school of acting), with pretty boy looks and little screen presence.

Hopefully EON are wiser than average Bond fanboy and prevail to think outside of the box.

Wisdom is no stranger to Eon Productions. And neither is Henry Cavill. Watch this space..

If Cavill's their ideal next Bond, then they should actually watch him act.

[Zorin Industries]

I really don't see why Cavill's an option. In my opinion he's a terrible actor (obviously from the Orlando Bloom school of acting), with pretty boy looks and little screen presence.

Hopefully EON are wiser than average Bond fanboy and prevail to think outside of the box.

Wisdom is no stranger to Eon Productions. And neither is Henry Cavill. Watch this space..

If Cavill were such a terrific choice for Bond, we'd have seen him in CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE.

It wouldn't have just been those films he was being considered for. How many times was Dalton screentested and wined and dined in the 1970's? And there are a lot of people to have final say on who a new Bond is. Cavill was a few people's (Martin Campbell's I believe... allegedly).

If Cavill's their ideal next Bond, then they should actually watch him act.

I think that was a given.

[The Shark]

I really don't see why Cavill's an option. In my opinion he's a terrible actor (obviously from the Orlando Bloom school of acting), with pretty boy looks and little screen presence.

Hopefully EON are wiser than average Bond fanboy and prevail to think outside of the box.

Wisdom is no stranger to Eon Productions. And neither is Henry Cavill. Watch this space..

If Cavill were such a terrific choice for Bond, we'd have seen him in CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE.

It wouldn't have just been those films he was being considered for. How many times was Dalton screentested and wined and dined in the 1970's? And there are a lot of people to have final say on who a new Bond is. Cavill was a few people's (Martin Campbell's I believe... allegedly).

If Cavill's their ideal next Bond, then they should actually watch him act.

I think that was a given.

Good. Know they'll know how unsuitable he is.

[Zorin Industries]

So, what have you seen him in Mr Shark? And what did you think of his screentests for Bond?

[The Shark]

So, what have you seen him in Mr Shark? And what did you think of his screentests for Bond?

I've seen him in the Tudors, The Count of Monte Cristo, I Capture the Castle and Tristan and Isolde etc... From what I've seen he has little charisma, and seems to have come from the Orlando Bloom school of acting. His line delivery is often cringe-worthy bad, self concious and unconvincing.

I just couldn't see the guy as James Bond, that's all. Maybe random MI6 agent who gets shot, but nothing more.

[Zorin Industries]

So, what have you seen him in Mr Shark? And what did you think of his screentests for Bond?

I've seen him in the Tudors, The Count of Monte Cristo, I Capture the Castle and Tristan and Isolde etc... From what I've seen he has little charisma, and seems to have come from the Orlando Bloom school of acting. His line delivery is often cringe-worthy bad, self concious and unconvincing.

I just couldn't see the guy as James Bond, that's all. Maybe random MI6 agent who gets shot, but nothing more.

I would strongly disagree and say he has lashings of charisma, presence and gravitas. He is the exact opposite of the likes of Bloom so time will tell....

[The Ghost Who Walks]

Or maybe Cavill's a great choice, and Craig was simply the greater choice. Imo, Sam Neill would've made a very good Bond, but we received the, undoubtedly far superior, Timothy Dalton instead. Doesn't mean Cavill isn't in the running any longer.

Cavill also looked like a baby in 2005, which could easily have had something to do with him not being cast (apart from the fact that Craig is one of the best actors in the world right now, off course). If you look at photos of him from the time, he looks like he's about 14, which is not how you want Bond. He LOOKS pretty perfect for the part now, though, and I'm sure I would be pleased with him if he got the role (by the time he eventually does, he'll probably look even more Bond-ish).

[dinovelvet]

I wonder if all the 'buzz' surrounding Henry Cavill for Bond came from Martin Campbell? We know that Babs was all about Craig, and Cavill did recently test for (and didn't get) The Green Lantern, another Campbell film.

[Emma]

Well...I was privileged enough to see a preview of the first two episodes of the upcoming cable series ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’. And I am convinced that if there is any actor who could comfortably fit into the shoes of Daniel Craig when he vacates the role, it would be the lead star Andy Whitfield. He’s very good at conveying both masculine strength yet vulnerability as well.

And most of all, like Craig, he’s very likable and the kind of hero the audience would root for. He’s the kind of male star men want to be and women want to be with.



The only slight problem I see is that he’s clearly short of the prescribed 6 feet. He looks to be around 5’7-5’8. Anyway I strongly recommend that you all check him out in the show when it debuts later this month.

[Tybre]

The only slight problem I see is that he’s clearly short of the prescribed 6 feet. He looks to be around 5’7-5’8.

DCraig is short of 6. Although I think he's something like 5'10", so it's close enough. 5'7"/5'8" I honestly don't have a problem with, though I imagine some people, including EON, might.

[Agent 76]

A good choice Emma.

[crheath]

Frankly, I think Michael Fassbender from Inglourios Basterds would be a good choice. His last scene in that movie is just like classic Bond.

[danslittlefinger]

I hope Sean Brosnan isnt in the running.

Hang about, he was born in the US right?

[Emma]

The only slight problem I see is that he’s clearly short of the prescribed 6 feet. He looks to be around 5’7-5’8. Anyway I strongly recommend that you all check him out in the show when it debuts later this month.

Sorry I want to amend my earlier post. I actually think that Whitfield is around 5'10 or 5'11.

I was actually basing my judgment on a scene in Spartacus where Whitfield is standing up alongside some other men who outflank him by about 3 inches. So I had pegged them to be around six feet. But I've recently found out that the men that they cast in the show (as Gladiators) are real giants. And the actress who plays his wife in the show is about 5'6-5'7. And Whitfield is about 3 or four inches taller on her. So he's probably 5'10 at the least. And should really be a viable candidate for Bond.

A good choice Emma.

Thank you . However I am quite serious in mentioning Whitfield. Like DC, Whitfield can do both kind and compassionate as well as menancing and dangerous. Half an hour into the performance it just jumped out at me that he would be the perfect replacement for Daniel Craig when he moves on. And Whitfield would probably be the right age. I don't know how old he is now, but I'm guessing 32 or 33.

[jaguar007]

And Whitfield would probably be the right age. I don't know how old he is now, but I'm guessing 32 or 33.

I just read an article about him in a magazine a few days ago and I think they said he was about 38 or 39. Therefore he might be a little too old by the time Craig vacates the role.

[Tybre]

And Whitfield would probably be the right age. I don't know how old he is now, but I'm guessing 32 or 33.

I just read an article about him in a magazine a few days ago and I think they said he was about 38 or 39. Therefore he might be a little too old by the time Craig vacates the role.

Depends how kindly he ages. Moore certainly looked younger than 45 when he took over the role.

[O.H.M.S.S.]

The thought just crossed my mind, how about Jack Davenport, very good British actor, I've heard many ladies say they found him attractive. Plus looks good in a tux. I think he can pull of a stylish gentleman spy.

Edited by O.H.M.S.S., 09 January 2010 - 08:22 PM.

[jaguar007]

The thought just crossed my mind, how about Jack Davenport, very good British actor, I've heard many ladies say they found him attractive. Plus looks good in a tux. I think he can pull of a stylish gentleman spy.

But Davenport has no dangerous edge or tough exterior. He is more in the Tom Hanks mold than the Bond mold.

[Agent 76]

Michael Fassbender seems a good choice also.

[Tybre]

The thought just crossed my mind, how about Jack Davenport, very good British actor, I've heard many ladies say they found him attractive. Plus looks good in a tux. I think he can pull of a stylish gentleman spy.

Good actor. Certainly looks the bit. But I'm not certain he can play the bit. But who knows? Maybe he'd make the most fantastic Bond in the history of the franchise. Incredibly unlikely, but anything is possible.

[crheath]

I proposed Michael Fassbender a while ago and just noticed a lot of others posted him earlier.

Here's an interview with him:


How can you watch this and not see him as Bond?

[Emma]

And Whitfield would probably be the right age. I don't know how old he is now, but I'm guessing 32 or 33.

I just read an article about him in a magazine a few days ago and I think they said he was about 38 or 39. Therefore he might be a little too old by the time Craig vacates the role.

I actually had no idea that he was that old. I couldn't find any material with him on the net which stated his age. Though one fan site did lay out his C.V. and if you add up the years (ie. time he spent at university + 10 years working in construction before moving on to acting) that would certainly place him in his late 30's. But he certainly does not look it. Ironically the people who cast him as Spartacus actually pegged him as the next Bond:

How did you cast Spartacus?

Steven S. DeKnight - we saw the tape of Andy, and then by God, much to Andy's credit, we beat the bushes to find anybody. We didn't want to leave one rock unturned. It was down to the wire, but we kept coming back to Andy. I remember when he first walked in the room. I said oh my God, this guy looks like what I would have imagined Spartacus to look like. He just proved to be a major talent. I've been so impressed with his work. He's iconic.

Rob Tapert: I already call him the next James Bond. He's Welsh.

http://www.fanbolt.c...p?id=251&page=1

Anyway folks, I leave it up to you (of course) to be your own judge. If anyone wants a link to the preview send me a PM.

[WhatMeWorry?]

Matt Bomer. Though he is American, he's got the look.

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[danielcraigisjamesbond007]

At the risk of sounding like an idiot or a blasphemer, I would like to see what Sam Worthington could do with the character. I heard rumors that he auditioned for CR. So, I think he could do a good job with Bond.