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[double-O-Durg]

Looks as though the will he wont he debate of Leiter being in this film may have come to an end. Vesper is the treasury worker who bails Bond out of his predicament.

I knew that Eon would skirt round the Leiter issue, is he pre or post LTK? etc etc.

I'm sad to see him go really

Discuss.

[Agent Spriggan Ominae]

Possibly but look at this comment from the Stax report. "If Bond burns through his initial ten million stake then it's up to Vesper to decide if he gets more". Now we all no that Vesper is a double so perhaps she will deny him additional funds and Bond will be forced to depend on the yanks to save him.

[gadgetfusion]

And you never know, maybe this 'Unknown American CIA Agent' character IGN reported before might be him.

[Pussfeller]

I can't imagine that they'd pass up a chance to reintroduce Leiter, even if they have to shoe-horn him in. It would be such a wasted opportunity.

[Qwerty]

I could easily them passing over Leiter - it's been such a while since Licence To Kill too. We'll see...

[Pussfeller]

Yes, but because there are so many reasons to bring back Leiter, I would expect the producers to end up incorporating him one way or another. It seems like they'd have to go out of their way to keep him out of the film. If they want to bring him back as a reminder of the classic films, it makes sense to include Leiter. If they want to bring him back fully intact, to signify that CR is a new beginning, it makes sense to include Leiter. If they want a sympathetic American character to sweeten the deal for American movie-goers, it makes sense to include Leiter. If they need someone to represent the CIA, considering that the film concerns terrorism, it makes sense to include Leiter. If they simply want to make a faithful adaptation of Fleming's novel, it makes sense to include Leiter.

And not, I might add, some ersatz Felix, e.g. Jack Wade, Damien Falco, J.W. Pepper, or what have you. Leiter was Bond's opposite number, and his foil. It makes no sense to have passed him over for this long. With CR in the works, it certainly makes no sense to continue doing so.

[Rolex]

Seeing as we not be seeing Moneypenny or Q in CR i doubt we will see Leiter. The reboot will mean these characters will be probably introduced over the next 2 movies IMO

[Agent Spriggan Ominae]

Seeing as we not be seeing Moneypenny or Q in CR i doubt we will see Leiter. The reboot will mean these characters will be probably introduced over the next 2 movies IMO

Well Q wasn't in the novel and Moneypenny played a very small role, pretty much a cameo and didn't have any interaction with Bond. Leiter on the other hand was one of the major characters and its also rumored that there will be an american agent in the film so it would make sense to include Leiter.

[double-O-Durg]

so A_S_O, i take it your a Leiter fan?

[Leon]

Looks as though the will he wont he debate of Leiter being in this film may have come to an end. Vesper is the treasury worker who bails Bond out of his predicament.

I knew that Eon would skirt round the Leiter issue, is he pre or post LTK? etc etc.

I'm sad to see him go really

Discuss.

But in the leaked list of characters to cast there was an "American CIA officer".

[K1Bond007]

Looks as though the will he wont he debate of Leiter being in this film may have come to an end. Vesper is the treasury worker who bails Bond out of his predicament.

This doesn't mean anything at all. Leiter could be in the film for any number of reasons. The story is not identical.

[Agent Spriggan Ominae]

so A_S_O, i take it your a Leiter fan?

Somewhat. I just feel that CR is a perfect time to bring the character back to big screen seeing this is a reboot and Leiter made his first apperence in the novel.

[tdalton]

so A_S_O, i take it your a Leiter fan?

Somewhat. I just feel that CR is a perfect time to bring the character back to big screen seeing this is a reboot and Leiter made his first apperence in the novel.

I agree. We haven't seen Felix in over a decade, and with it being a reboot and everything, now is the perfect opportunity to bring that character back to the franchise.

[bogard]

One thing that has bothered me the most about the Bond series (apart from the Blofeld fiasco) is that they always changed the actor for the part of Felix Leiter. Now that a return for CR is possible, I do hope they will try to keep the same actor for as long as possible.

[Bryce (003)]

Yeah, I'd like to see Felix back as a part of the series. He is "Bond's one true friend".

"Yes indeed, and I've already got some information for you. But drinks first!"

Bond smiled. It seemed the most enduring element of their friendship throughout the years was their rather adloescent penchant to try and outdrink each other. He would never forget the barhopping they used to do in New York City, or Las Vegas, or in the Bahmas. Despite the fact they came from two countries seperated by a common language, Bond and Leiter understood each other. They were made of the same material. Both were men who had lived on the edge and survived to tell the tale. Leiter was also a man who, despite his handicap, could never be satisfied with retirement or inactivity.

Esmerelda settled down at Bond's feet, claiming him as her territory. Manuela brought in a tray with with three shot glasses, a bottle of Jose' Cuervo Gold tequila, some sliced limes, and a salt shaker. She set the tray on a small coffe table.

"What the Hell?" Bond asked.

"You're in Texas now, James," Leiter said. "You're gonna do shots like the Texans do!"

"Oh for God's sake," Bond muttered, shaking his head.

The Facts of Death - Chapter 6 - "Tequila and Limes"

[Qwerty]

Topics merged.

[Bryce (003)]

Thanks Qwerty.

I was tied up on the phone but about to do the same.

[Forever007]

Could the "CIA Agent: be Michael Madsen's character from DAD? Didn't they say he was to have a recurring role? He'd make a fine Leiter wouldn't he.

[Forever007]

I understand that EON must update the plot to fit in today's world, but why eliminate a key character to Flemimg's original story? When Leiter slips Bond that fat envelope full of cash and bails him out was to me was one of the pinnacle moments to the story. It starts their friendship and would be a terrific way to reintroduce Leiter's character. No Q and Moneypenny is understandable considering their lack of involvement in the novel. Additionally it gives EON an opportunity to let the audience forget about John Cleese and Samantha Bond who they will no doubt recast in Bond 22. I think replacing Leiter with someone else takes away from the Fleming aspect of the film. In LTK he didn't die so he could still be used even if he's disabled to some degree. Any thoughts?

Edited by Forever007, 24 January 2006 - 07:56 PM.

[double-O-Durg]

If Leiter were to return Id want to see him with his LTK injuries, to me this whole rebooting Bond idea doesn't make any sense - but thats for another thread.

[Pussfeller]

I'd prefer to see him uninjured, meeting Bond for the first time. I care less about the "film canon" (which is full of holes anyway) than I do about each film's internal consistency, entertainment value, and faithfulness to the book. It would make no sense, in the context of the CR story, for Felix to be handicapped, or to have a prior knowledge of Bond.

[Moore Not Less]

I could easily be wrong, but I am not expecting to see Felix Leiter in Casino Royale. I am basing this opinion purely on the lack of any real evidence regarding whether Leiter is actually in the script or not, and also the lack of rumours regarding actors in the frame to portray him.

[FelixLeiterCIA]

I cannot even BEGIN to tell you how disappointed I would be if there is no Felix Leiter in Casino Royale. There is no reason why he shouldn't be!

[Mr. Somerset]

WE WANT FELIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tdalton]

I cannot even BEGIN to tell you how disappointed I would be if there is no Felix Leiter in Casino Royale. There is no reason why he shouldn't be!

I'll be greatly disappointed if Leiter is not in this film as well. I think that they finally have the perfect opportunity to bring the character back, and I think that it would be a shame if it were another CIA agent rather than Felix.

[Mr. Somerset]

I cannot even BEGIN to tell you how disappointed I would be if there is no Felix Leiter in Casino Royale. There is no reason why he shouldn't be!

I'll be greatly disappointed if Leiter is not in this film as well. I think that they finally have the perfect opportunity to bring the character back, and I think that it would be a shame if it were another CIA agent rather than Felix.

I suppose if we can accept that Dench will be M in CR, and not Bernard Lee's replacement, we can buy Bond meeting Leiter for the first time....again.
I certainly hope Leiter will appear, though. No more Wade types, please.

[Agent Spriggan Ominae]

Well director Martin Campbell himself has confirmed the return of good old Felix Leiter of the CIA. Looks like this disscussion is moot.

[Qwerty]

Let's move the discussion into that thread now: http://debrief.comma...topic=28628&hl=

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