69 replies to this topic

[Agent 76]

I hope he can do a decent Bond , if he's indeed going to be 007.

[HawkEye007]

Well look at it this way. He does have a certain look to him that would work as Bond. On top of that, he does play a charming womanizer on Nip/Tuck, which kinda reminds me of Sean Connery's early ventures as 007. As far as filming time frames go, he could easily pull off being Bond in 2006. He'll probably finish Fantastic Four in late January or early February 2005. Not sure what his commitment to Nip/Tuck is, but it defintely looks like he could film Bond 21 after FF, and still be able to handle all of his other TV duties.

[[dark]]

I'd take these latest rumours with a grain of salt.

I'm not sure about the source, but the last thing I read from IESB, an interview they supposedly did with Robert Patrick, turned out to be false, it seems. In it, he said he'd be starring in The X-Files 2, which he's since said he's not contracted to, nor has he been asked [even though he would like to reprise his role as John Doggett]. I dunno.

[HawkEye007]

Maybe Julian McMahon is a "sacrificial lamb" someone mentioned in a past forum. You know, a George Lazenby for the 21st Century. Broccoli and Wilson hire him for Bond 21, then cut him in favor of an actor that they are looking at now for Bond, but may be too young in their opinion to play him. Or something crazy like that. But on another note, after seeing the season finale of Nip/Tuck, maybe McMahon will not be around for another season. Just speculation of course.

[Seannery]

Who knows about this. Perhaps he is one of many Eon are talking to now--it reminds me that Dougray Scott just recently said something similiar to what McMahon did--He said he he couldn't say anything about Bond unless he was hired. Much similiar to what McMahon said. Perhaps they are both with some others under consideration. By the way Scott says he knows Babs socially--so at least if he is hired he will get along better with her than Pierce.

Anyway Dougray Scott is easily better than McMahon who just doesn't have the Bond spark or presence.

HawkEye007 welcome aboard. Great taste in who should be Bond!--Adrian Paul is my first choice too. Then Jackman.

[HawkEye007]

Thanks Seanery! I've always thought Adrian Paul would be excellent as 007.

I am a toss up on the subject of Dougray Scott. He would be good in the lead role, and I think he would also be good as a villain for Bond, because he could play an evil opposite of him. Suave, debonair and deadly, with a hint of madness (like in MI2). Maybe a psychotic freelance operative that Bond has to take down before he assasinates the Queen or something. However, he does have several qualities that would lend themselves to playing James Bond. He would also bring back some Connery flair to the role, plus you can't deny the Scottish accent bringing back fond memories of him also.

[kevrichardson]

I remember seeing McMahon on the TV series Profiler.  He is a good actor, likeable guy - but not quite up to Bond.

I wonder if John Gavin is busy?

Neither was Brosnan when he was on TV in the early 80's . I have one question for anyone who cares to answer . Does signing Adrian Paul contradict the "new direction for Bond arguement" ? Since there is not much of a age difference between them .

[Pussycat]

I'm in favor of Adrian Paul all the way for Bond. He is at the perfect age and look for Bond as far as I'm concerned. He looks even younger than his age and he is in excellent physical shape with tons of action experience and talent.

If they truly are going in a direction of much younger, then, yes, he probably wouldn't be selected, but I'm still hoping they will come to their senses. *sigh*

All these rumors about a 20 something Bond doesn't sit well with me. Bond is a commander with heartache, betrayal and a lot of experience behind him. A mature man should play him. A sexy, charming, masculine man who can turn dangerously lethal at the drop of a hat if necessary. Bring on Adrian Paul!

Please let all the younger Doogie Howsers gain a few years before they step into Bond's shoes.

[HawkEye007]

Good call. A younger acotr just to get viewership from younger crowds is a bad idea. Get the right actor for the job, at the right age, with the right story, and Bond 21 will rake in the box office cash no matter what. You are right, you gotta have an actor play 007 that looks like he has had experience in the military, is world wise and world weary to extent, has had his fun with ladies, and can easily go from charming and suave to deadly and ruthless in no time flat. So definetly go with someone like Adrian Paul!

[HawkEye007]

Good call. A younger acotr just to get viewership from younger crowds is a bad idea. Get the right actor for the job, at the right age, with the right story, and Bond 21 will rake in the box office cash no matter what. You are right, you gotta have an actor play 007 that looks like he has had experience in the military, is world wise and world weary to extent, has had his fun with ladies, and can easily go from charming and suave to deadly and ruthless in no time flat. So definetly go with someone like Adrian Paul or another more mature actor that has been tossed about in the rumor mills.

Edited by HawkEye007, 20 October 2004 - 08:03 PM.