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[medrecess]

Now we have heard that his EON wants his contract extended.What do you think ?
IMO Craig doesnt have star quality despite CR having the potential to be successful.I honestly dont see him going beyond 6-7 years max.

[tdalton]

Hopefully, "pulling a Craig" will eventually come to mean starring as Bond in 3-5 high-quality films.

Hear hear.

Indeed. Hopefully he'll get at least as many as Brosnan did, and hopefully more.

[Skudor]

If he turns out as good as I hope, and think, he will I think five is a good number. Four is ok. Three is acceptable. When actors do more than five, look at the results....

One is unacceptable in any scenario.

[DamnCoffee]

Definatly 3-4 his contract runs out in 2012 so thats 4 already
CR - 2006
Bond22 - 2007
Bond23 - 2009
Bond24 - 2011
Bond25 - (Maybe)2012

[ESBlofeld]

Generally speaking, any actor playing Bond should be no younger than 35 and no older than 50. He should be old enough for Life to have kicked the out of him, but not so much that he can't do the physical work of men half his age.

Once a new Bond is hired, there is essentially a window of between 7 to 10 years during which Bond pictures can be made without the press calling the actor "aging" or "ancient." Provided the actor stays in good condition, that would suggest between 4 to 5 Bond films in this period.

4 to 5 films is enough for an actor to make a mark without being typecast.

[Daddy Bond]

Well, that really depends on how he does in CR. If he does a great job, at least 4-6. If he does a mediocre to average job, give him one more shot. If he does a terrible job, then replace him with another new Bond in the next movie or bring back Brosnan for one more.

By the way, Brosnan looks younger and better now in his 50's than Connery did in his 40's.

But, I expect Craig to do a great job - so I'd like him to stick around for at least 3 more.

Regards

[Publius]

By the way, Brosnan looks younger and better now in his 50's than Connery did in his 40's.

I think that's just 'cause Connery let himself go. I bet Brosnan will take care of himself for years to come, hoping in the recesses of his mind that he'll be asked back for one more. All else being equal, I think all the Bonds just so happen to have been graced with good aging. Hope that applies to Craig, too.

And Craig would have to turn in a Keanu Reeves-style performance to be given the boot after only one movie, although I'm sure there are those who don't share our optimism who might prefer Reeves in the role anyway.

[ESBlofeld]

And Craig would have to turn in a Keanu Reeves-style performance to be given the boot after only one movie, although I'm sure there are those who don't share our optimism who might prefer Reeves in the role anyway.

Wait another six years, and Hayden Christensen would become a viable candidate. >

[Judo chop]

And Craig would have to turn in a Keanu Reeves-style performance to be given the boot after only one movie, although I'm sure there are those who don't share our optimism who might prefer Reeves in the role anyway.

Wait another six years, and Hayden Christensen would become a viable candidate. >

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[The Richmond Spy]

Right now I would put my money on 4 films. I'm thinking (and hoping) that this Bond thing turns out to be a good career move for him and hes not a Laz or Tim. I think it comes down to how long the gaps between films are. 2 year gaps probably mean 4 films, but a few one year gaps (such as one in 2007 after CR) might mean 5 or more.

When CR comes out, it will have been 4 years since DAD. Also, that means 1 Bond film in a 7 year span. There is NO WAY this guy does only one film unless he himself wants out of the role and/or they cancel the series indefinitely.

As for how long I want Craig, I have absolutely no idea. Different Bonds have peaked at different times IMO. There haven't been enough actors to draw any sort of timeline for his tenure. Connery was the first, Laz quit before he could be judged, Moore was given a 3rd shot (and it was a charm) and then more, Dalton didn't get that 3rd shot, and Brosnan looked like he could pull a Moore/Connery but wound up somewhere in between. Who knows.

[Judo chop]

4 feels just right to me, if they churn them out at an 'every other year' pace. I'd almost rather have a premature dismissal than to see a beloved actor go one (or two, Roger) too many. Craig is DEFINITELY good for 3. I guess it's fact that he's signed for 3? I haven't read that for myself anywhere, but it seems to be as good as gold according some folks around here. Anyway. I feel safe with 3, 4 would be perfect, 5 might be pushing it.

[JimmyBond]

I disagree, I think 5 would be just right. Six might be pushing it however, 7 would be too much, I think.

People feel Brosnan's run was too short, and at four films it somehow does feel short, but if he made that fifth film I doubt people would be complaining.

[ACE]

Love your signature JimmyBond...(and Harmsway)!

Let's wait and see how Craig (and the film) performs first.

DC is signed to a 3 picture deal with a option on a fourth. However, I don't want my Bond to keep changing so quickly. 5 is a good figure and maybe 6. However, it is a film to film basis and while I would have loved to see Pierce back for CR, this casting is a smart, ahead-of-the-curve move.

Che sera sera

[Blonde Bond]

I dont want another Dalton or Lazemby. But if he's no good as James Bond, well then I hope he only does one. But I hope he does well.

So,I'd say five or six(if he does well)

Edited by Blonde Bond, 14 May 2006 - 10:30 PM.

[Emma]

Ideally? I would like to seem him do one film. However I suspect that we will be stuck with him for two.

Unless the film is very, very, very good in and of itself. I don't see it pulling in a lot of money. Daniel Craig is not Tom Cruise. He doesn't have any box office appeal by himself and he looks nothing like the five men who preceded him. In the public eye he is not James Bond. And never will be. He looks too rough, too thuggish and too uncouth. Craig looks and carries himself like a knuckle dragger.

I liked the trailer the first time I saw it, but after watching a few more times. I came to the conclusion that he just doesn't cut it. Not as James Bond. Hopefully he'll have the grace to bow out or EON will buy him out and open the cheque book for Hugh Jackman or Christian Bale (who hopefully by then will have finished his Batman role).

[Harmsway]

I liked the trailer the first time I saw it, but after watching a few more times. I came to the conclusion that he just doesn't cut it. Not as James Bond. Hopefully he'll have the grace to bow out or EON will buy him out and open the cheque book for Hugh Jackman or Christian Bale (who hopefully by then will have finished his Batman role).

Christian Bale won't be done with Batman until 2010 at the earliest, and it's possible he won't even be done with Batman until later than that.

And I hope I never see the day that Hugh Jackman is James Bond. Thankfully, at this point, he'll never do it.

[Emma]

I liked the trailer the first time I saw it, but after watching a few more times. I came to the conclusion that he just doesn't cut it. Not as James Bond. Hopefully he'll have the grace to bow out or EON will buy him out and open the cheque book for Hugh Jackman or Christian Bale (who hopefully by then will have finished his Batman role).

Christian Bale won't be done with Batman until 2010 at the earliest, and it's possible he won't even be done with Batman until later than that.

Really? Where did you come across this news? The last I head the Batman sequel is due to start filming next year. And from what I've heard they plan on doing #2&3 back to back in order to cut down on expenses. That should take maybe 15 months of filming. And Bale has already stated that he only wants to do no more than 3 films. That should leave him free by at least 2009.

Thankfully, at this point, he'll never do it.

And how do you know that?

[Harmsway]

Really? Where did you come across this news? The last I head the Batman sequel is due to start filming next year. And from what I've heard they plan on doing #2&3 back to back in order to cut down on expenses. That should take maybe 15 months of filming. And Bale has already stated that he only wants to do no more than 3 films. That should leave him free by at least 2009.

Though toyed with, back-to-back isn't happening. BB2 won't be released until 2008, and without a back-to-back, the earliest BB3 will be out is 2010 - but it will likely be 2011 with another three year gap.

Thankfully, at this point, he'll never do it.

And how do you know that?

He's too big for Bond, and he's probably enjoying the artistic freedom that comes with being away from the Bond mantle. I mean, it's conceivable he would, if EON forked over enough money, but I don't think they would.

I think the likely scenario is that if CASINO ROYALE isn't a hit, EON and Sony war over the direction of the franchise and we don't get another Bond film for a decade.

[Emma]

Thanks!

[JimmyBond]

I think it would have been really interesting to see what Jackman brought to the table as Bond. Of course I think he might have just been a darker version of Pierce (but not dark enough to be Dalton-dark).

[tdalton]

I think it would have been really interesting to see what Jackman brought to the table as Bond. Of course I think he might have just been a darker version of Pierce (but not dark enough to be Dalton-dark).

I have nothing against Hugh Jackman as an actor (he's very good in the X-men films and was decent in the few other performances of his that I've seen), but I just can't see him as Bond.

At the beginning of the search, there were really only a few people that I could see as being Bond: Clive Owen, Daniel Craig, Jason Isaacs, Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, and Sean Bean (who wasn't considered for obvious reasons). Only two of those were even in the running at all, and I don't see anybody coming up in the younger crop of actors that would make a decent 007, so I hope that Craig sticks around for a very long time. 4 films is what I'm hoping for at least, but hopefully he'll get 5 or 6.

[Tinfinger]

Come 1st and 2nd weekends of Casino Royale, THEN we will know. Will Sony break out the champagne? Will Sony be popping aspirins and gulping antacid? Will Sony give Craig his own Aston Martin as a gift for a superb opening weekend? Will Craig be the new George Lazenby? Will Craig co-star with Timothy Dalton and George Lazenby in the remake of The Three Amigos?

[Vanish]

I think 5 is a perfect number. Craig looks to be doing a fantastic job, so I hope that audiences embrace his take on the role.

Despite my lukewarm perception of Brosnan's run, I wish he'd been allowed to do a 5th Bond film (not CR). Maybe it's just due to the fact that he went out on such a weak note with DAD. I really would've rather had him go out strong than fizzle out.

[JimmyBond]

Come 1st and 2nd weekends of Casino Royale, THEN we will know. Will Sony break out the champagne? Will Sony be popping aspirins and gulping antacid? Will Sony give Craig his own Aston Martin as a gift for a superb opening weekend? Will Craig be the new George Lazenby? Will Craig co-star with Timothy Dalton and George Lazenby in the remake of The Three Amigos?

I asked how long YOU would like Craig to stick around, not how long others want him to.

[tigerheart]

I think it would have been really interesting to see what Jackman brought to the table as Bond. Of course I think he might have just been a darker version of Pierce (but not dark enough to be Dalton-dark).

Same here - he would've been intriguing in the role.

Jackman's asked about Bond in an interview in the current UK edition of Cosmopolitan magazine - sorry I can't provide a web link but I'll quote from it instead:

You were meant to be front runner to play James Bond. What happened?

"They rang my agent to find out my availability and interest. I asked 'Can I have a look at the script? Who's directing it?' They said, 'Just sign on.' I was like, 'No.' But they didn't offer it to me. I don't want to be on record as saying I was offered it because that's not true."

Sorry to go O/T, I thought this might be of interest. I would like to see DC do at least two or three Bond films - don't mind if he doesn't do lots as long as they're quality flicks.

[Mister Asterix]

Jackman's asked about Bond in an interview in the current UK edition of Cosmopolitan magazine - sorry I can't provide a web link but I'll quote from it instead:

You were meant to be front runner to play James Bond. What happened?

"They rang my agent to find out my availability and interest. I asked 'Can I have a look at the script? Who's directing it?' They said, 'Just sign on.' I was like, 'No.' But they didn't offer it to me. I don't want to be on record as saying I was offered it because that's not true."

Sorry to go O/T, I thought this might be of interest. I would like to see DC do at least two or three Bond films - don't mind if he doesn't do lots as long as they're quality flicks.

[mra]Interesting quote if Jackman is telling us the whole truth (no reason to doubt other then just general distrust of things). Jackman said they wouldn

[JimmyBond]

Craig may have been sold on the script, but who's to say he didnt say yes before he got the script?

Remember the reports from that Korean actor a few years ago that was up for the role of Moon? He wasnt shown a script either, he was just told to sign on. Perhaps that's how EON likes to do things, sign them up then show them the script.

[xx007xx]

Now we have heard that his EON wants his contract extended.What do you think ?
IMO Craig doesnt have star quality despite CR having the potential to be successful.I honestly dont see him going beyond 6-7 years max.

you say 6-7 years as if that's a bad thing- although I see him lasting longer, I think 6 or 7 more years would be great for him.

[Bond#9-GeorgeKemp]

As long as he's good I think. Looks like he's got a good shelf life on him because hes reasonably young compared to PB and TD. If the public reaction's good, which I think it will be, then he could be looking at a good...5 movies? Ofcorse he'll have to give enough time for another 2 before I come in... Not that I'd object to being 8th, I'd just have to change my display name he he.

Edited by Bond#9-GeorgeKemp, 24 May 2006 - 04:30 PM.

[Thunderfinger]

Hopefully, "pulling a Craig" will eventually come to mean starring as Bond in 3-5 high-quality films.

Hear hear.

Indeed. Hopefully he'll get at least as many as Brosnan did, and hopefully more.

I am joining in that chant...