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[Double-0-Seven]

Interesting that he was original called "Mr. Black". I believe somebody else mentioned that perhaps they were originally going to go for the colour codename theory, but in the end decided not to. Maybe they either thought it would be too obvious or realized it had already been done before. Either way, I'll be anxious to see how all the villains turn out, and how the fights with Bond are.

I will admit though, the first thing that popped into my head after reading his name was The Flintstones.

[Mr. Du Pont]

I have a friend who works for EON, and he said the rest of the Organization's members are named Mrs. Peacock, Prof. Plum, Col. Mustard, and Miss Scarlett. The plot of the next film revolves around the political assassination of a character named Mr. Body.

[Bryce (003)]

I have a friend who works for EON, and he said the rest of the Organization's members are named Mrs. Peacock, Prof. Plum, Col. Mustard, and Miss Scarlett. The plot of the next film revolves around the political assassination of a character named Mr. Body.

At this point, let me guess...

It involves a lead pipe in a drawing room with two henchmen named Fred and Barney.

Wow. Didn't see that coming...

[Double-0-7]

Interesting that he was original called "Mr. Black". I believe somebody else mentioned that perhaps they were originally going to go for the colour codename theory, but in the end decided not to. Maybe they either thought it would be too obvious or realized it had already been done before. Either way, I'll be anxious to see how all the villains turn out, and how the fights with Bond are.

I will admit though, the first thing that popped into my head after reading his name was The Flintstones.

The Mr Slate of Flintstone fame is who I first thought of as well! Then before opening this thread I remembered that Slate is a color (at least in the paint store!). This organization may go by color codenames since we know of a White and Greene already.

Wonder what the next name will have in store...

[bonds_walther]

I feel sorry for the guy that they cast as Mr. Yellow.

[Major Tallon]

White, Greene, Black, and Elvis. It seems as though there's one guy who didn't get the memo.

[The Dove]

" I'm Mr. Wint...This is Mr. Kidd, Mr. White, and Mr. Slate!! " LOL!!!

[MkB]

White, Greene, Black, and Elvis. It seems as though there's one guy who didn't get the memo.

Maybe his nickname is "Mr. Blue suede shoes"?

[Agent 76]

Maybe the organization is called: Rainbow .

[Double-0-Seven]

Maybe the organization is called: Rainbow .

So what you are saying is members from Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six will be making a guest appearance in this film then?

[Qwerty]

Wondering what Taubman's character will be called.

[Gobi-1]

Wondering what Taubman's character will be called.

Mr. Harvest Wheat?

[Blonde Bond]

Mr. Clean, anyone ?

[sharpshooter]

Morgan Freeman to reprise his role as Red...perhaps because he's Irish.

[00Twelve]

Wondering what Taubman's character will be called.

If they're really wanting to copy Tarantino, maybe "Motherer of Pearl".

[DaveBond21]

So it appears this bloke is a former amateur boxing champion. I don't think this will be a particularly big role, judging from his resume which mostly consists of the odd episode of tv here and there. I'm guessing its a Gettler sized role with one or two lines, and a quick fight.

Certainly one or two punch lines, given his curriculum...

This is interesting news.

[Qwerty]

Wondering what Taubman's character will be called.

If they're really wanting to copy Tarantino, maybe "Motherer of Pearl".

Somehow I doubt that'll be the case here.

[Donovan]

Unless other character surface with names which are actually colours like Mr Black, Mr Grey, Mr Blue...I maintain my opinion that there is no colour code in the organisation.

Actually, wasn't there a Fredrick Gray in some of the earlier Bond films?

And Red Grant (although I think the 'Red' was only in the novel).

Wonder who will be cast as Mr. Spacely....

[Mister Asterix]

Slate isn't really a colour though is it, it's a rock.

And Orange is a fruit!

Curious that his original name, Black...also a color like Green and White.

I'm also curious to know who is changing all these names. He was Mr. Black on Nov 9 (5 days into writer strike). Today he is Mr. Slate. We know Amalric's name was changed as well. But I guess it doesn't require a writer to change character names.

No. The 1988

[VisualStatic]

Maybe Haggis uses color names as place holders until he can come up with better names for the characters other then the known ones of Bond, M, etc...

[HH007]

Maybe Haggis uses color names as place holders until he can come up with better names for the characters other then the known ones of Bond, M, etc...

And he just never got around to changing Mr. White's name...?

[Mr. Blofeld]

Wondering what Taubman's character will be called.

Elvis Mustard, perhaps?

[Qwerty]

Wondering what Taubman's character will be called.

Elvis Mustard, perhaps?

Let's certainly hope not.

[Skudor]

Perhaps all this colour naming is meant to hint at the organisation being SPECTRE... but without ever naming it (sorry for stating the obvious). So these not necessarily code names, but rather hints at what they cannot say explicitly.

NB: Slate is defined as 'dull, dark bluish grey' in the dictionary (as a third definition) so it's officially a colour. I imagine they ditched the name Black as that would have been to obvious a colour or because this chap being a mere henchman didn't really deserve a proper, primary colour.

[sharpshooter]

Mr Brown or Mr Grey could be used down the line..

[MarcAngeDraco]

I have to wonder if the color names are at least partially an attempt to somehow limit or avoid the implication of nationality/ethnicity to the villains.

[DaveBond21]

I have to wonder if the color names are at least partially an attempt to somehow limit or avoid the implication of nationality/ethnicity to the villains.

Interesting idea, who knows?? Maybe we will find out if your idea is right in either QOS or Bond 23?