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[JackChase007]

It's a shame - Troy has a pretty good cast...for the most part. Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Bredan Gleeson...and...Orlando Bloom. I'm pretty sure that his character dies...in which case...YES!

[SeaNNy-T.]

if fate hold that Brosnan doesnt become bond again in 21. I would like to see CLIVE OWEN as BOND. even if brosnan does 21 i still want him to take over.

[zencat]

97% running against Bloom as 007. 

You know, I don't think in the history of CBn there has never been such universal agreement on a topic as there has been in this thread.

I know when I'm in a minority! But as I said, he's not my fiirst choice.

Don't worry, Bond Bug. I'd take him over Heath Ledger.

[Athena007]

It's a shame - Troy has a pretty good cast...for the most part. Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Bredan Gleeson...and...Orlando Bloom. I'm pretty sure that his character dies...in which case...YES!

The only thing good I see about Troy is Sean Bean. It just looks so overplayed, like Gladiator (i didn't care for that movie)

[SeaNNy-T.]

know who is even better than heath fledger, OWEN!

[Athena007]

While looking at JohnBoy's Bedroom Thread a thought rushed into my mind. If Bloom became Bond, male fans are not going to be putting posters of Orlando Bloom on their walls. I'm sorry, but I just can't see that happened. I mean, I wouldn't even put Orlando on my wall, for goodness sakes.

[JackChase007]

The only thing good I see about Troy is Sean Bean. It just looks so overplayed, like Gladiator (i didn't care for that movie)

Yes, I agree about Gladiator - very, VERY overrated. Russell Crowe gave a generic, run-of-the-mill performance. Nothing extraordinary about that movie whatsoever.

And I can see where this is similar. I remember my friends going nuts over the teaser, and I wasn't in the least bit impressed. So what - thousands of little CGI ships...George Lucas could do that, and people would laugh and call it trash. So how is this any better? I'm sorry, I don't understand what it is to Troy that so many people are soiling their pants in anticipation. I mean, sure, it might be an entertaining adventure/war film.

But I am a huge fan of Brian Cox, and I will see it just for him. I'm also curious to hear James Horner's score for the film.

Thankfully, Brian Cox will be in a movie that I DO anticipate - The Bourne Supremacy. Now there's a film worth salivating over...

[Athena007]

While looking at JohnBoy's Bedroom Thread a thought rushed into my mind. If Bloom became Bond, male fans are not going to be putting posters of Orlando Bloom on their walls. I'm sorry, but I just can't see that happened. I mean, I wouldn't even put Orlando on my wall, for goodness sakes.

So how many of you guys WOULD by the 007 posters and plaster Orlando Bloom on your walls if he became Bond?

It's like, to put Brosnan, Dalton, Moore, Lazenby, & Connery on ones walls, that's different they're men you look at and you want to be. But Bloom... uh, I think those Bond posters would only be on the walls of teenaged girls wanting him up there becasue he's Orlando Bloom not becasue of Bond.

[Qwerty]

While looking at JohnBoy's Bedroom Thread a thought rushed into my mind. If Bloom became Bond, male fans are not going to be putting posters of Orlando Bloom on their walls. I'm sorry, but I just can't see that happened. I mean, I wouldn't even put Orlando on my wall, for goodness sakes.

So how many of you guys WOULD by the 007 posters and plaster Orlando Bloom on your walls if he became Bond?

It's like, to put Brosnan, Dalton, Moore, Lazenby, & Connery on ones walls, that's different they're men you look at and you want to be. But Bloom... uh, I think those Bond posters would only be on the walls of teenaged girls wanting him up there becasue he's Orlando Bloom not becasue of Bond.

I would get the posters, I'm a collector, but I definitely agree with you that they'd be heavily inferior to all the others.

[Martin Mystery]

Upon hearing this news, I would rip all my clothes to pieces, shave off all hair on my body and then proceed to burn all my JB dvds at a quiet ceremony in the garden.
How would you react?

[Bond_Bishop]

My reaction would be:


NO!

[Agent 76]

reaction:

[J J]

Isn't Orlando a bit old to play YOUNG James Bond??

[Loomis]

Upon hearing this news, I would rip all my clothes to pieces, shave off all hair on my body and then proceed to burn all my JB dvds at a quiet ceremony in the garden.
How would you react?

My reaction - and I'm being honest here - would be something along the lines of:

"COOL! They're taking a risk! They're going to give us something different! It may work, it may not, but at least it's something new! And we have a new Bond actor! WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!"

Orlando Bloom as Young James Bond? I wouldn't mind at all.

[EBC007]

Folk this NOT going to happen. Why?

1. Miramax PUBLISHING purchased the rights to make Young James Bond NOVELS.

2. The British Press ran with the story and attached Orlando Bloom. You know how the British "press" is. Just a bunch of rumor mongering tabloids.

3. Miramax WILL NEVER be able to make a James Bond film, young, old, or otherwise. Only DANJAQ/EON/MGM can do that.

So just throw this in the shredder and forget about it.

[Qwerty]

Upon hearing this news, I would rip all my clothes to pieces, shave off all hair on my body and then proceed to burn all my JB dvds at a quiet ceremony in the garden.
How would you react?

Wouldn't be fond of the idea, but would definitely see the film.

[Lady M]

I was just wondering if the news about Orlando Bloom is official? I heard it to be an official statement, but that it may have nothing to do with Eon?


Best to you,

Lady M

[daman3755]

Reaction? Then, once I've gathered myself off the floor and swalloed down my acid, I'd denounce any further Bond films till they get back on track. AND of course I'd proclaim my faith to the originals. (Do have the logo on my arm after all, I won't abandon the bloody series!)

[Qwerty]

I was just wondering if the news about Orlando Bloom is official?  I heard it to be an official statement, but that it may have nothing to do with Eon?

Don't think it's all that "official." But more of just being mentioned.

Edited by Qwerty, 30 July 2004 - 08:40 PM.

[JackChase007]

I just found this over at www.imdb.com. I didn't see it mentioned anywhere else, but if it has been, then I apologize.

http://imdb.com/news...n/2005-03-29/#3

"Orlando To Bloom As Young 007?
Orlando Bloom's dream of becoming the next James Bond looks set to become reality - but he'll be playing the young 007. The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor has confirmed he has been in negotiations to star in Young 007. He says, "I love the idea, in principle, as he can be far more adventurous and do more stunts. This is as near as I think I will get to playing the grown up James for the next 20 years." The first Young 007 movie will be based on new novel Silverfin and will be set in the 1930s, years before Bond discovered he likes his Martinis shaken, not stirred. The film will follow the young Bond from school at Eton, England, to his uncle's house in the west Highlands."

I mean, something tells me that this story wreaks of , but still, I can't help but be worried. Bloom is one of the worst actors I've seen, and it would be such a slap in the face to see him play Bond in any way, shape, or form.

[Loomis]

I don't think you have anything to worry about. Apart from anything else, would "Silverfin" make an exciting movie? Not sure it would.

[Turn]

I don't know if I have an opinion on a Young Bond film series or not. I guess anything that helps recognize the original series or the Bond name is a good thing; I just would hate it to overwhelm what came before it and, if successful, make that series the priority while the regular series suffers.

Makes you wonder, though, would Purvis and Wade script a Young Bond and how much of the regular crew would be involved? Kind of like when Broccoli and Saltzman did Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with so many of the regular crew between YOLT and OHMSS.

[Skudor]

I don't know if I have an opinion on a Young Bond film series or not. I guess anything that helps recognize the original series or the Bond name is a good thing; I just would hate it to overwhelm what came before it and, if successful, make that series the priority while the regular series suffers.

Makes you wonder, though, would Purvis and Wade script a Young Bond and how much of the regular crew would be involved? Kind of like when Broccoli and Saltzman did Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with so many of the regular crew between YOLT and OHMSS.

I absolutely hate the idea! Luckily I very much doubt it will happen. It's just good publicity for the book.

[Daltonfan]

Empire online is carrying a similar story about Bloom as a young Bond, apparently based on a report by Sky Movies.

The James Bond in Silverfin is only 13 years old, so even Daniel Radcliffe would be too old. Orlando Bloom is 28 - very close to the age of George Lazenby in OHMSS. So seems more likely that this relates to Casino Royale which we've heard will feature Bond at the start of his career.

Edited by Daltonfan, 29 March 2005 - 02:56 PM.

[JackChase007]

Oh, I'm not exactly taking the news for fact...it's just not something that someone wants to wake up to at 7am after a loooooong, stressful night....lol.

[DLibrasnow]

It wouldn't surprise me if EON developed Silverfin in-between 007 movies. Saltzman and Broccoli produced a number of movies while also making Bond movies, examples I can think of include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Battle of Britain to name just a few.

[Gabe Vieira]

I wouldn't worry about a Silverfin movie, total bull-dung. EON can't be that stupid... can they?

[Loomis]

Strangely enough, I guess I'd quite like to see a "Silverfin" film, assuming it was done very well, of course. For some reason, I've a bit of a kick for "rival" Bond projects (very disappointed that McClory was unable to follow up NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN), and would welcome a second 007 franchise of some sort (it'd be great if someone somehow managed to get the rights to do the Gardners or Bensons), but I guess there's absolutely zero chance of any company but Eon doing "Silverfin".

Like I say, though, I don't think there's enough material in "Silverfin" to make an interesting film, although that said I suppose "they" (Purvis and Wade, probably) could write new scenes and action sequences for a big screen version. And, heck, I guess they'd be quite happy to make a film that wasn't "interesting", just as long as it seemed likely to make money!

[Skudor]

... And, heck, I guess they'd be quite happy to make a film that wasn't "interesting", just as long as it seemed likely to make money!

Sadly, you are probably quite right.