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[f1realtor]

The receding hairline should kill his chances. Even if he was to be a good bond, he could be bald by the second movie.

[zencat]

The receding hairline should kill his chances.  Even if he was to be a good bond, he could be bald by the second movie.

That didn't stop Sean Connery.

[Blofeld's Cat]

[quote name='zencat' date='16 March 2005 - 13:16'][quote name='f1realtor' date='15 March 2005 - 21:00']The receding hairline should kill his chances.

[Donovan]

My favortite thing about a new Bond story on AICN...

Talkerbackers!

Love this stuff. 

There's something about reading those posts that reminds me of Blofeld's pirannah pool in "You Only Live Twice".

Bon appetite!

[Stephenson]

Here are the photos that made me think McMahon could pull off Bond:

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=1

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=3

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=2

[Pal]

As much as I'd love for Owen to be Bond, part of me doubts he will be cast but on the other hand, it's a toss up for me between Butler and McMahon. I find both of them to be very good choices. If I had to pick one, it would be Butler but there is something about McMahon's look that makes me want to see him as James Bond.

[Stephenson]

I just worry that McMahon has been on tv recently. Will people want to pay to see him in a movie when they can see him for free every week?

[H.M.Servant]

[quote name='zencat' date='16 March 2005 - 05:16'][quote name='f1realtor' date='15 March 2005 - 21:00']The receding hairline should kill his chances.

[David Schofield]

Here are the photos that made me think McMahon could pull off Bond:

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=1

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=3

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=2

NO! He looks like a slick salesman. Sales rep as James Bond? I think not.

[Frankie]

Here are the photos that made me think McMahon could pull off Bond:

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=1

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=3

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=2

You've convinced me. McMahon is perfect for the role of Napoleon Solo if there's ever a "Man From U.N.C.L.E." movie.

As for Bond---------------> HUGH JACKMAN (Everyone else is a pretender)

[SecretAgent007]

He needs to learn how to dimple his tie, and the lavender shirts have to gooooo.
I still think Owen is a better choice, or Jackman.

Edited by SecretAgent007, 18 March 2005 - 04:29 AM.

[Athena007]

Found this... thought I should share... Any Julian McMahon fans here in the mood to "stalk" him this weekend (April 29-May 1) in Denver, CO? See: Starfest 2005

[tdalton]

I used to be opposed to McMahon getting the role, but I caught an episode of Nip/Tuck, and I have to say that I was fairly impressed with him and could definitely see him potentially being Bond. I think that my opposition to him at first was out of ignorance because, up until tonight, I'd never seen the guy act before. While he definitely would not be my first choice for the role, I think that I can now say that I wouldn't be opposed to him getting the part, though.

[YOLT]

He looks to much Italian. Even Connery had a bit Britishness. Also I think he is very ugly to be Bond. If he will be 007 we will watch new LTKs I am afraid ( I know some will be happy

[tdalton]

He looks to much Italian. Even Connery had a bit Britishness. Also I think he is very ugly to be Bond. If he will be 007 we will watch new LTKs I am afraid ( I know some will be happy

I, for one, wouldn't mind seeing another LTK type Bond movie.

[Skudor]

I used to be opposed to McMahon getting the role, but I caught an episode of Nip/Tuck, and I have to say that I was fairly impressed with him and could definitely see him potentially being Bond.  I think that my opposition to him at first was out of ignorance because, up until tonight, I'd never seen the guy act before.  While he definitely would not be my first choice for the role, I think that I can now say that I wouldn't be opposed to him getting the part, though.

I'm glad someone else is starting to see his potential.

[delon64]

i tipped mcmahon for bond over three years ago on ajb007 and was politely savaged haha...he is i feel an excellent candidate and one of the few genuinely good looking contenders with a nice line in sadism judging by his niptuck role

[Loomis]

Here are the photos that made me think McMahon could pull off Bond:

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=1

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=3

http://www.extraordi...=20040301&pic=2

I think McMahon looks smug and oily, and the kind of man who pays too much attention to his appearance - not Bondian traits. He also looks like the result of an experiment to cross Matt LeBlanc with Kevin Spacey. Finally, he seems (and I admit I've based all this on photos - never seen him act) the kind of actor who should specıalıse in villains/unsympathetic characters - maybe not Blofeld-style world-dominating megalomaniacs, but more down-to-earth and small-time roles, guys who are too full of themselves and end up getting some kind of comeuppance (think Hart Bochner in DIE HARD or Bill Paxton in TRUE LIES).

[Qwerty]

i tipped mcmahon for bond over three years ago on ajb007 and was politely savaged haha...he is i feel an excellent candidate and one of the few genuinely good looking contenders with a nice line in sadism judging by his niptuck role

Well there can't be any shutting down now then, he's definitely had his name up there or close by for a long time.

[Bon-san]

I think McMahon looks smug and oily, and the kind of man who pays too much attention to his appearance - not Bondian traits. He also looks like the result of an experiment to cross Matt LeBlanc with Kevin Spacey. Finally, he seems (and I admit I've based all this on photos - never seen him act) the kind of actor who should specıalıse in villains/unsympathetic characters - maybe not Blofeld-style world-dominating megalomaniacs, but more down-to-earth and small-time roles, guys who are too full of themselves and end up getting some kind of comeuppance (think Hart Bochner in DIE HARD or Bill Paxton in TRUE LIES).

I agree, Loomis. I actually really like Nip/Tuck, but it's a show about the most depraved, narcissistic people imaginable. McMahon's performances are quite well done, and he actually engenders some sympathy for a character who does some truly unredeemable things.

But there a many Bond #6 candidates I'd choose before McMahon.

[DLibrasnow]

I still see McMahon as Phoebe Halliwell's demon husband/boyfriend though.

[mdileo]

After several viewings of "Nip/Tuck," McMahon is my top choice for the new 007. I would urge anyone who has their doubts about him to catch a couple of episodes and see for yourself.

[Skudor]

I think McMahon looks smug and oily, and the kind of man who pays too much attention to his appearance - not Bondian traits. ... .

Sounds like a description of Pierce Brosnan to me...

JM is by far not perfect for the role, but after seeing him in action in Nip/Tuck week after week I find him to be a decent fit and a more likely candidate than most of the others mentioned.

Edited by Skudor, 03 May 2005 - 12:39 PM.

[Seannery]

I think McMahon looks smug and oily, and the kind of man who pays too much attention to his appearance - not Bondian traits. ... .

Sounds like a description of Pierce Brosnan to me...

JM is by far not perfect for the role, but after seeing him in action in Nip/Tuck week after week I find him to be a decent fit and a more likely candidate than most of the others mentioned.

I'm with Loomis here and this is with watching Nip/Tuck a number of times to see what the fuss is. Loomis is dead on with McMahon being smug and oily and along with bland and plastic much like a soap star. Yuck! He would not be a good Bond at all. And I also caught him on some TV interview shows and again it showed him on the smug oily weaselly side--so it's not just his role on Nip/Tuck. He has a bland rather blank flat presence and voice--not a Bondian vibe at all. In a word--NO!! And no the comparison with Pierce is totally wrong--Pierce has a dashing hero vibe to him UNLIKE McMahon and his plastic, oily bland soap star presence. Please no!!

[Skudor]

Let's put it down to opinion then

I'm not keen enough on the guy to launch any defence.

Edited by Skudor, 03 May 2005 - 02:45 PM.

[Seannery]

Let's put it down to opinion then 

I'm not keen enough on the guy to launch any defence.

Yeah--all this next Bond stuff comes down to opinion.

[Phenix]

If there's one movie this summer that has my excitement meter redlining... it's certainly NOT Fantastic Four.  Everything that's come down the pike for that film has looked rather ridiculous, and to add insult to injury one of my favorite Aussie actors (Julian McMahon) is reportedly TERRIBLE as Doctor Doom.

, so much for 007.

MAGIC COMES IN 4s

[Blofeld's Cat]

[quote name='Seannery' date='4 May 2005 - 00:13'][quote name='Skudor' date='3 May 2005 - 15:37']Let's put it down to opinion then

[Qwerty]

a more likely candidate than most of the others mentioned.

Some, but by no means all.

[Skudor]

a more likely candidate than most of the others mentioned.

Some, but by no means all.

At the moment (judging purely by what the rumour mill is churning out) it seems the most likely candidates are Craig and McMahon. Personally I think McMahon is more likely. Of course, this changes week by week as new rumours hit us.

But frankly, and I never thought I'd say this, I'm still waiting for a tall, dark and handsome stranger to come and sweep me away. None of the stallions on display so far have blown me away.