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[SecretAgentFan]

Ewan Stewart indeed seems an impossible choice - reason to believe that this report is false.

And the fact that they were looking at a wide age variety does not confirm the accuracy of this list at all.

Come on, do you really think EON would consider having Ewan Stewart follow Pierce Brosnan? No way SONY would ever greenlight that. He wouldn

Edited by SecretAgentFan, 24 July 2005 - 01:10 PM.

[Loomis]

This is one of the candidates:

Ewan Stewart:

http://www.geocities...0uk2000/30i.jpg

Can I start crying?

If this guy's the new James Bond I'm Arnold Palmer.

Seems this list of four is, at very best, only partially correct.

[ComplimentsOfSharky]

This is one of the candidates:

Ewan Stewart:

http://www.geocities...0uk2000/30i.jpg

Can I start crying?

If this guy's the new James Bond I'm Arnold Palmer.

Seems this list of four is, at very best, only partially correct.

that....or, my working hypothesis is that we all died and went to hell...

[SecretAgentFan]

This is one of the candidates:

Ewan Stewart:

http://www.geocities...0uk2000/30i.jpg

Can I start crying?

If this guy's the new James Bond I'm Arnold Palmer.

Seems this list of four is, at very best, only partially correct.

Absoluteley! Thanks, Loomis!

[Rogue Agent]

Ewan Stewart indeed seems an impossible choice - reason to believe that this report is false.

And the fact that they were looking at a wide age variety does not confirm the accuracy of this list at all.

Well, some people said that Daniel Craig was an impossible choice yet Craig said Sony gave him the role - so anything is possible. Expected the unexpected when it comes to casting Bond.

I'm surprised some people don't believe this list. CBn told us Eon is looking at a 22 year old actor and Cavill is that precise age. Surely this proves this list is genuine or reasonably accurate? I think so.

I think the list is also indicative of price range. To put it bluntly, three of the four names are not exactly big hitters when it comes to their market value; only Visnjic would be getting a fair income from his current ER job.

People tend to say, "why didn't Eon consider Owen or Butler?" Chances are they did, but either Eon/Sony didn't want to pay Owen and Butler x amount for three films or Owen and Butler didn't accept what Eon/Sony were offering.

Cavill, O'Lachlan, Stewart and Visnjic will probably accept what they're offered. Don't mean that to sound cynical, but making movies is business and all businesses want to keep costs to a minimum.

[Felix Leiter77]

Consider the source everyone. If we'd listened to the London tabs, there would've been 10 different Bonds cast by now. I'm OK with them going a bit younger to ensure an actor's longevity in the role, but 22 is kind of pushing it. I'd prefer to see someone in their late 20's - early 30's.

[Johnboy007]

Plenty of room in that budget for other things now. Problem is, I have no idea how to say "Visnjic", and have no idea who the other three are. Camilla Power looks to be the ugliest Bond girl in recent memory, yet to find a half-decent picture of her. Hopefully Eon will touch her up.

[SecretAgentFan]

Visnjic is pronounced VISNITCH (with a slight "j" after the "n", if possible).

[Loomis]

Ewan Stewart indeed seems an impossible choice - reason to believe that this report is false.

And the fact that they were looking at a wide age variety does not confirm the accuracy of this list at all.

Well, some people said that Daniel Craig was an impossible choice yet Craig said Sony gave him the role - so anything is possible.

Sure, but Craig is in his late 30s (although, granted, he can look quite a bit older than that), seems to have a full head of hair, and is a very "happening" and in-demand actor, rather like Owen but not as good-looking (IMO, anyway) or (presumably) expensive. Also, his performance in LAYER CAKE shows that, while he may be a wee bit lacking in the looks department, Craig could act Bond brilliantly (a "gritty" Bond in the manner of Dalton and the Fleming novels). So I don't think Craig is an impossible choice at all - a brave one, because he isn't as handsome as, say, Brosnan, but an inspired and possibly excellent choice nonetheless.

But what about Stewart? He's pushing 50 and appears to be balding. What's he been in that suggests he could play Bond? I'm not familiar with his work, so for all I know he may have been in a film in which his acting convinced Eon that he'd be able to absolutely nail the part of 007, but on the strength of what little I know about Stewart he does indeed seem an impossible choice. I can understand people supporting Craig - heck, I support him myself - but Stewart? Nah. He strikes me as about as suitable a choice for Bond as Rod Stewart.

I can believe that Cavill and Visnjic are on the list, though.

[Pussycat]

Anybody ready to jump over into the "Adrian Paul for Bond" camp yet?

This list is very sorry. Very sorry.

I can't bring myself to believe EON would cast one of these guys as Bond. They have much better options. MUCH BETTER.

I'm hoping this is another stupid unfounded rumor meant to frighten us.

It worked.

[Johnboy007]

Visnjic is pronounced VISNITCH (with a slight "j" after the "n", if possible).

Thank you! Thought it was "Viz-in-jick".

It better not be "Bond"

Henry Cavill seems to have the look in some pictures. I guess they're going to have a Bond donning a toupee with Ewan, good lord.

[Loomis]

Henry Cavill seems to have the look in some pictures. 

Not that this means he's on the Bond shortlist, but Cavill apparently auditioned for the role of Bruce Wayne in BATMAN BEGINS (no, not the child Bruce Wayne ), as did Hugh Dancy (who's hotly tipped as a potential Bond - and very convincingly too - by spynovelfan).

As for Visnjic, I've said it before and I'll say it again: he looks the part for Bond, so if he could do a British accent as good as that of, say, Renee Zellweger's for Bridget Jones, what would be the problem?

[Pal]

If this is the list, then I'd be happy with either Goran or the Aussie. Cavill will more than likely be fine in 10 years minimum but not now. And this other guy, well, everybody makes mistakes. Honestly, the best 3 choices right now as far as I'm concerned are Butler, McMahon, and Gruffudd. Come on EON, don't drop the ball now. You've had so much time to get a good and suitable actor, if you blow it now, you've probably blown it for good.

[H.M.Servant]

Camilla Power looks to be the ugliest Bond girl in recent memory, yet to find a half-decent picture of her.  Hopefully Eon will touch her up.

Yeah, or maybe they could get Ewan Stewarts 71 year old wife to become the next Bond 'girl'....

[boeserzwilling]

I think Eon is creating a John Gavin situation here. They hire an actor now and pull Pierce Brosnan out of the hat later.

That list of four sounds so weird that it has to be be true. But in the end it will be Pierce.

[Rogue Agent]

He strikes me as about as suitable a choice for Bond as Rod Stewart..

LOL - rather good, that.

Rod is known to like the ladies so perhaps you're cracked it, Loomis. Rod Stewart is James Bond. And he can do the theme too.

I feel today is one of those really odd days. You know, when you can't quite believe it. I don't wish to sound ultra-critical as Lord knows I'm not sure I could find the ideal Bond if I were in charge, but assuming this list is accurate, one has to consider this scary scenario....

Eon's had over a year and a half to find the next Bond and these are the final four?

Sheesh. Get my shrink, I need another session.

Edited by Rogue Agent, 24 July 2005 - 01:49 PM.

[ComplimentsOfSharky]

Camilla Power looks more suited to playing Moneypenny than a Bond girl.

[bondphan]

Could it be possible that this rumor is so that when they announce someone like Butler or Paul everyone will welcome them with open arms because of relief??
I'm not familiar with the source but when I looked at their website it seems a little like one of the tabloids here in America that headline "alien babies" and flying pigs. Please tell me this is one of those type tabloids.

[zencat]

Zoinks!

Henry Cavill.

Does everyone remember this CBn article:
Eon, Sony Considering Younger Bond

The 007 youth movement rolls on. If a series of Young Bond novels wasn't enough for fans, CBn has learned that Eon Productions and Sony are considering some VERY young actors for the role of James Bond in Casino Royale. Some of the actors being considered are unknowns in their mid and early 20s. One hot contender is only 22.

Well, guess who that "hot" 22 year old was?

Yep. Henry Cavill.

(We just didn't want to be the site to "out" him as a canidate.)

[Loomis]

Well, guess who that "hot" 22 year old was?

Yep. Henry Cavill.

Well, the Mirror is indeed viewed by many as about as reliable as one of those tabloids that, as bondphan puts it, headline "alien babies" and flying pigs" - but it seems they've got it right with Cavill.

Can't believe they're anything other than spectacularly wrong on Stewart, though.

[ACE]

Henry Cavill will play young Bond in the flashback sequences recounting how Bond got his Double-0 prefix.

I think! I hope.

Eon are not stoopid. Sony are not fules.

Have faith, fellas, have a heart.

My crystals and crayons are laid out on the floor and I can't see they'll junk what's gone before. Eon have rewarded us keeping the faith so so long as they do, the future is safe.

I feel like the Annette Bening character in Mars Attacks...

Let's hope my faith isn't blass-ted into smithereens

ACE

[Rogue Agent]

Re Cavill, I applaud CBn for being so accurate.

Is there any chance Zencat can confirm Ewan Stewart is a genuine candidate?

He is, by far, the most ludicrous candidate I've ever seen:

http://s7.imagehosti...0_-1_482134.jpg

(link will work)





... and it makes you wonder if Eon have lost their collective marbles. No offence meant to him or his acting ability, just that he looks nothing like Bond and would seem too old.


Is there any truth to Stewart being a final candidate for Bond? A vague 'yes' or 'no' will suffice.

Edited by Rogue Agent, 24 July 2005 - 03:24 PM.

[cvheady007]

I think Eon is creating a John Gavin situation here. They hire an actor now and pull Pierce Brosnan out of the hat later.

That list of four sounds so weird that it has to be be true. But in the end it will be Pierce.

After seeing that sorry list, I pray you are right. Or Dalton from a hat - I could take that, too!

[cvheady007]

Re Cavill, I applaud CBn for being so accurate. 

Is there any chance Zencat can confirm Ewan Stewart is a genuine candidate?

He is, by far, the most ludicrous candidate I've ever seen:








... and it makes you wonder if Eon have lost their collective marbles. No offence meant to him or his acting ability, just that he looks nothing like Bond and would seem too old.


Is there any truth to Stewart being a final candidate for Bond? A vague 'yes' or 'no' will suffice. 

I hear Stewart screen-tested right after Pee-Wee Herman, so, it seems pretty accurate..........

[zencat]

[quote name='Rogue Agent' date='24 July 2005 - 08:19']Re Cavill, I applaud CBn for being so accurate.

[Rogue Agent]

If people can't see the Stewart websites, here is one photo I uploaded from an image hosting site:


http://s7.imagehosti...0_-1_482134.jpg

[Loomis]

Henry Cavill will play young Bond in the flashback sequences recounting how Bond got his Double-0 prefix.

I think! I hope.

I hate the flashback idea (and I know you're not calling for it, ACE - you're just hoping that if they are indeed going to hire Cavill they'll only use him briefly as the young Bond rather than as the "main" Bond) - seems a totall ripoff of INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE. Fortunately, I don't think it's ever been anything other than a fansite rumour.

But I find it easy to buy the idea of Cavill and Visnjic as serious candidates. This Australian guy (forgotten his name already) seems highly unlikely, although he looks like Connery in 1962 compared to Stewart. Odd that the Mirror's list appears to be 50% realistic candidates and 50% ludicrous candidates - it's almost as though The Powers That Be fed the paper two serious names while deliberately holding back on the other two serious names.

Or maybe I'm reading way too much into what's quite possibly the usual tabloid rubbish.

[Seannery]

Here's another reason NOT to believe this--Ewan Stewart is 5'9"!!

[Pussfeller]

The Ewan Stewart bit reveals this as an obvious hoax, not to mention the reference to the months-old Daniel Craig rumour: "The shortlist will come as a shock to Bond fans, who were expecting Layer Cake star Daniel Craig to scoop the role in Casino Royale." Yeah, right. We were all expecting that.

These clowns have just cobbled together a bunch of recent rumours, along with a few wild cards for shock value. It's pretty transparent. At the end, they even say "Scots star Gerard Butler and Hulk actor Eric Bana have also been in the frame to take over from Pierce Brosnan as 007." Okay... so you admit you're just guessing? The Eric Bana rumour is about a year old.

No, this piece has all the signs of a cheap hoax aimed at casual fans who don't keep up with every rumour. We've heard all this crap before.

[Rogue Agent]

Truth be told, I was a bit let down to see Cavill's name here instead of this other "kid."

I guess he impressed Eon with his screentests. He does look rather young but I guess that's the sort of look Eon wants with a Bond Rebooted film.

Zencat, would you be in a position to know if Eon could delay the film? What I mean is, say Eon genuinely thinks the final candidates are mediocre, is there any remote chance they could scrap the film and keep looking for some more suitable candidates?

Just my own opinion, but I feel the dilemma is Eon rushing to find a candidate because Sony wants the film out by winter 2006. In theory, if Casino Royale were delayed until 2007 or 2008, Eon could keep looking for better candidates. If Eon is contractually bound to deliver Casino Royale to Sony Pictures by November 2006, which I believe was mentioned yesterday as the new release date in Screen Internatonal, there is a real possibility the wrong actor is cast - an actor cast because he is the best of a bad bunch, but still an inappropriate choice.

Edited by Rogue Agent, 24 July 2005 - 03:39 PM.