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[Thunderfinger]

I wouldn't be totally opposed to Cillian Murphy either.

Cillian Murphy kind of resembles the way Ian Fleming wanted James Bond to look if he slicked his hair back() but I don't think Murphy is attractive enough.

No, that

[Qwerty]

Radcliffe - too young and too much Harry Potter, sorry.

Definitely.

[RazorBlade]

[quote name='SecretAgentFan' post='636123' date='30 October 2006 - 09:12']
Radcliffe - too young and too much Harry Potter, sorry. Maybe 20 years from now.

Bale - could have been a great new Bond in CR IF he hadn

[JameswpBond]

I can't see any other actor in the Bond role other than Daniel Craig at the moment and the many actors on this thread that have been suggested are too bland for my tastes with no unique look like the six Bond actors we all know and love/hate.

[KB 007]

This may sound weird, but:

Sacha Baron Cohen

He's 35, English, and a great actor (he flawlessly switches between a cockney British-Jamaican gansta, a Kazakhstani television reporter, and a gay Austrian fashonista.) When he's completely out of character he is actually very handsome and suave.

Edited by KB 007, 03 November 2006 - 04:47 AM.

[uvhadyrsix]

G'day i think Daniel Graig will be around for along time with 6 or more movies he has settled into the part from what i heard on the American Today Show so all the other contenders will be too old. Wilson and Barb won't let the franchise stop its their only claim to fame on the shirt tales of Cubby they haven't produced anything else.

The bloke they should be thinking about is Alex Pettyfer from the STORMBREAKER he is 16 years old now and is 5'10" in height and still growing, he has the same qualities as Daniel Graig and some of the past Bonds mix too. He sounds good as a young bloke so in 10 years time and bit more acting experience under his belt he would be perfect, he has shown he a good fighter and moves very well in a mature way for his age, i really think he is the future Bond No.7.

In the future of Bond there will be newer brighter better writers, that will surprise us all. Right now they are just young fans who like Bond. In ten years time they will be professionals that how things work.Just like James Bond had a great Director in Terence Young and Now Martin Campbell, i feel is some how channeling Young in the way he directs. I hope Campbell stays on as Director for more Bonds with Daniel Graig.The Future is bright for Bond we all have to go out and buy Shades.

[Marquis]

I was extremely disappointed at the way the whole Pierce situation was handled and took me a while to get over his axing and used to Daniel's appointment. However, from what i've seen and read about his performance, it's simply impossible for me imagine anyone else in the role at this point. Hopefully, Craig will do his 3 and then sign on for at least another two films, so we won't have to think about the next actor to play Bond for at least another 10 years.

[RazorBlade]

I was extremely disappointed at the way the whole Pierce situation was handled and took me a while to get over his axing and used to Daniel's appointment. However, from what i've seen and read about his performance, it's simply impossible for me imagine anyone else in the role at this point. Hopefully, Craig will do his 3 and then sign on for at least another two films, so we won't have to think about the next actor to play Bond for at least another 10 years.

Hear, hear. But...

I could do with Alexis Denisof. Or James Marsters. Either one.

[crashdrive]

Having seen Craig's magnificent performance in 'Casino Royale' I'm convinced we're gonna need one-hell-of-an-actor to replace Craig. He might even be the toughest act to follow since Connery. After the Brosnan era, I couldn't imagine how they could make the new era stand out eventhough the Brosnan era only lasted for 10 years. But now it's even harder to imagine what EON has in store for us after the Craig era. And his reign may even last for only three films, so starting from 2010 we're in for a new era. Will they continue the tone of the Craig films (if Casino Royale is an indication) or will they do something completely different? Because it's impossible to cast the part if we don't know EON's future plans. And I can't think of an actor who has Craig's charisma and fits the part. But for the time being I'm happy we've got Danny Craig. And I can't wait to see what his next Bond film be like. But first, I'll watch Casino over and over again

[yolt13]

I suppose it doesn't really add anything to the discussion to reiterate the fact that the person who will eventually succeed Craig is probably not a big name star yet. By the time Craig steps down, any actor with genuine name appeal now will either be an even bigger (and more expensive) star, or will be on the downside of their career and probably won't be considered a commercially sound decision. Some of the lesser known names that have been mentioned here are interesting, though, and I would remind anyone who doubts them that it wasn't too awfully long ago that no one would have believed you if you said "Daniel Craig would make a great James Bond!" Some people were having trouble believing it a week ago!

[EWKDSMB]

I was extremely disappointed at the way the whole Pierce situation was handled and took me a while to get over his axing and used to Daniel's appointment. However, from what i've seen and read about his performance, it's simply impossible for me imagine anyone else in the role at this point. Hopefully, Craig will do his 3 and then sign on for at least another two films, so we won't have to think about the next actor to play Bond for at least another 10 years.

Hear, hear. But...

I could do with Alexis Denisof. Or James Marsters. Either one.

both fine actors who have shown in joss whedons excellent shows how versatile they are. best moment was when WESLEY (DENISOF) was doing his james bond impression on that video absolutely priceless

but i am extremely happy with Danny Craig and hope he does at last five.

[The Next Bond]

It's got to be Matthew Macfadyen. By the time Craig's done his three films, Macfadyen will be 38, the same age Craig is now.

[darthbond]

I don't even want to ing think about a new James Bond.

darthbond

[whatisthematrix]

The new James Bond (after Criag has done his three eg 2012) should be a young unknown British actor. About 22-30 (although look slightly older). He should have dark rugged good looks and a menace about him. He should look like he could kill some body. He should follow in the same vain as Craig plays the role and should go on to do 8 films.

[Bond Bombshell]

Has anyone in the UK been watching the new series of Hotel Babylon? I was watching it earlier this evening, thinking that Max Beesley might make a fun Bond in the Roger Moore tradition, when I was blown away by the appearance of an actor by the name of Paul Telfer who seems to be the reincarnation of the young Connery.

Like Connery, Telfer is a tall Scot (6ft 1), has the same deep Scottish voice, and a muscular athleticism that would pass the speedo test with ease - he recently played Hercules opposite Timothy Dalton. He also has the duality in his looks that I like in a Bond, debonair and handsome but with a shade of brute. At the moment he is too young (27), and too fresh faced and inexperienced as an actor. Imagine though, what he might be like ten years from now if he can build a career. In the meantime, he has a regular role in Hotel Bablyon, so check him out.

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[Dr.Mirakle32]

I don't think his name has been mentioned yet, but I think a logical, and perfect replacement for Craig, would be
Kevin McKidd:




(This just goes to show that I don't hate Craig because of his blond hair.)

Despite being fair haired, I thought Kevin would be perfect, even before Craig was cast. He is a genuinely terrific actor, and his performance in ROME is honestly one of the best roles to ever be shown on television. I have seen Daniel Craig in a couple of other films, but none of his performances have really wowed me, like McKidd's in this HBO series.

This guy defintely has that certain Bond "it":
He is over 6 ft; he was born in Scotland; can pull off a a very realistic English accent; and I think he has much more of the classic/Fleming Bond-look and attitude than Craig.

Plus, he is not just another pretty boy model. Like Craig, Kevin looks like someone you wouldn't want to around with, when he's pissed.
I think he is probbaly the best actor out there, right now, who is the perfect mixture of the "classic" James Bond, and the modern, tougher Craig-Bond.

[dinovelvet]

(This just goes to show that I don't hate Craig because of his blond hair.)

Despite being fair haired, I thought Kevin would be perfect, even before Craig was cast.

Plus, he is not just another pretty boy model. Like Craig, Kevin looks like someone you wouldn't want to around with, when he's pissed.

And he looks rather like Daniel Craig. Which is why it wouldn't work. If he was announced as Craig's successor, everyone would say he's a Craig wannabe.

[Loomis]

Exactly. The one thing we can say with certainty about the next Bond (if there is one) is that he won't look like Craig.

Mind you, McKidd might have been a decent choice had Craig not been cast. Seems rather surprising that he was never a rumoured candidate, although that said Craig flew under fans' radars too when we were all discussing people like Jackman and Owen.... because he didn't "look like Bond". So it's quite possible that McKidd was one of the many actors under consideration by Eon. Ditto Paul Bettany.

[medrecess]

looks like red grant

[Dr.Mirakle32]

(This just goes to show that I don't hate Craig because of his blond hair.)

Despite being fair haired, I thought Kevin would be perfect, even before Craig was cast.

Plus, he is not just another pretty boy model. Like Craig, Kevin looks like someone you wouldn't want to around with, when he's pissed.

And he looks rather like Daniel Craig. Which is why it wouldn't work. If he was announced as Craig's successor, everyone would say he's a Craig wannabe.

That's as dumb as saying Brosnan was a Dalton wannabe, since both have dark hair, and bluish eyes.
Plus, after all the trouble EON went through to promote Craig as the new look of Bond in the "new" reboot series, wouldn't they want to cast an actor with a similar look?

If they wanted to seperate McKidd from Craig even more, they could color his hair...

[dinovelvet]

(This just goes to show that I don't hate Craig because of his blond hair.)

Despite being fair haired, I thought Kevin would be perfect, even before Craig was cast.

Plus, he is not just another pretty boy model. Like Craig, Kevin looks like someone you wouldn't want to around with, when he's pissed.

And he looks rather like Daniel Craig. Which is why it wouldn't work. If he was announced as Craig's successor, everyone would say he's a Craig wannabe.

That's as dumb as saying Brosnan was a Dalton wannabe, since both have dark hair, and bluish eyes.

Yes that would be dumb, as Brosnan and Dalton clearly don't look anything like each other. McKidd does look like Daniel Craig though.

[JameswpBond]

If he could do an upper middle class English accent Max Beesley would also be my choice.

[RazorBlade]

I dunno Dinovelvet, I've seen a couple of eps of ROME and this McKidd might have what it takes to play a great Bond. I don't think looks will factor in as most film goers and bond fans are more sophisticated than the studios give us credit for.

[dee-bee-five]

[doctorevil] Righ-T [/doctorevil]

I blame Daniel Craig for the fact that I can't get any sharks with lazers on their heads...

oops wrong thread....


You know Loomis, I think depending on the length of Craig's era, Owen would still be an excellent choice...but then the 'he's too old' crowd who ousted Brosnan would probably be back at it and having love children with the 'he's too ugly' crowd that hates Craig to form the Anti-Owen Colloquium.

My opposition to Owen is based - as it always has been - not on his age but the fact that he is just so DULL...

But isn't this specualtion pointless? Craig was such a leftfield choice for many of us (albeit a brilliant one) that the field will be wide open when Craig has had his three (I don't expect he'll do more).

[dee-bee-five]

Has anyone in the UK been watching the new series of Hotel Babylon? I was watching it earlier this evening, thinking that Max Beesley might make a fun Bond in the Roger Moore tradition, when I was blown away by the appearance of an actor by the name of Paul Telfer who seems to be the reincarnation of the young Connery.

Like Connery, Telfer is a tall Scot (6ft 1), has the same deep Scottish voice, and a muscular athleticism that would pass the speedo test with ease - he recently played Hercules opposite Timothy Dalton. He also has the duality in his looks that I like in a Bond, debonair and handsome but with a shade of brute. At the moment he is too young (27), and too fresh faced and inexperienced as an actor. Imagine though, what he might be like ten years from now if he can build a career. In the meantime, he has a regular role in Hotel Bablyon, so check him out.

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He looks to me like he would be more suited to play a lead in the big screen version of Queer As Folk...

And surely anyone associated with the appalling Hotel Babylon will be tainted for the rest of their careers (the career of Max Beesely was beyond help anyway). It is possibly the worst "drama" - I use the word with tongue planted fimly in cheek - to grace BBC1's shecdules in many a long year from which no-one emerges with glory. Still, given that it's in current BBC1 schedule that also includes Waterloo Road, New Street Law and East-bloody-Enders I guess that's an achievement. Of sorts.

[mttvolcano]

Dude Goran Visnjic, Hugh Jackman, or Clive Owen would make great Bonds, i'd be happy if either got it.

[Bond Bombshell]

A bit mean dee-bee-five. I do agree that this speculation is pointless, but trying to pick out future Bonds, or indeed discussing what might have been, is always fun. Fun is also what Hotel Babylon is about. I don't think anyone takes it seriously. I'm sure that past Bonds have appeared in worse dramas, especially at the start of their careers. As for Max Beesley, his career seems to be going fine to me. As well as recent roles in Bodies and Hotel Babylon, he's got some interesting projects coming up. There's "Is This Love?" touted as a harder version of "Cold Feet" and co-starring Joseph Millson. (Carter from CR). There's also "The Last Enemy", an intriguing BBC thriller series about the surveillance society. If anything, Beesley is in danger of being over exposed at the moment.

I'm not sure why you attached the gay tag to Telfer. Is it because he's a good looking bloke, or because he's built like a colossus? Perhaps it's because he is too well groomed in the pics I supplied. These were of his role as a concierge in Hotel Babylon. Telfer is not just a pretty boy, he has that rough powerhouse Scottish thing going on as well. Catch him in Hercules and various other sword and sandal mini-series.

Having said all that, he is too youthful and won't be Bond material for a while yet. He also needs to work on his career, which means heading for the US. British TV and film tend to concentrate on character actors, rather than actors with classic leading man looks. It'll be interesting to see if he actually achieves anything.

[dee-bee-five]

A bit mean dee-bee-five.

I was actually reining myself in. When it comes to Hotel Babylon, I don't think one can be harsh enough because if it serves any purpose at all, it is to epitomise the dumbing down of British television. Cynical hack writing at its worst.

[Bondfan007]

The next James Bond......ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Santa]

A bit mean dee-bee-five.

I was actually reining myself in. When it comes to Hotel Babylon, I don't think one can be harsh enough because if it serves any purpose at all, it is to epitomise the dumbing down of British television. Cynical hack writing at its worst.

I haven't seen the much reviled Hotel Babylon but I agree that Max Beesley would be an extremely downmarket choice. Surely we're not that desperate?