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[Golden Claw]

Superb! I've always been for Henry Cavill as Bond 7. And they should get him in his early 30s, say, in 2015.

[Blonde Bond]

Cavill, who?

I never heard of this chap outside these forums.

He surely has the looks for it and could've been, look-wise, perfect for young Bond. But maybe it's just me seeing things because he's wearing exact replica of the suit/style worn by Craig in CR posters

Besides, the next one should be someone who'd look like a Russian boxer.. someone like that, plus one who has some serious acting chops

[Agent 76]

(...)

Besides, the next one should be someone who'd look like a Russian boxer.. (...)

this one made me laugh LOL


ps: or someone who looks like Vladimir Putin

[Blonde Bond]

But it's only because it's true


(Meant in no bad way towards the craigster, who rocks as Bond)

[Agent 76]

But it's only because it's true


(Meant in no bad way towards the craigster, who rocks as Bond)

Sometimes he just looks like a famous british secret agent.

[Blonde Bond]

That's true too.

His face has a way to look different for different type of people... or different in a different lighting and all that jazz...

[jaguar007]

The only thing I have seen him in was season 1 of The Tudors. He certainly has a tougher exterior than Brosnan did (but not nearly as tough as Craig)but he was never given much to do on the Tudors to really display his acting chops (maybe he was given more in season 2 which I have not yet seen). Maybe in another 10 years he might fit the part, he certainly looks the part (but as we have seen, that means nothing).

[spynovelfan]

Cavill Schmavill. The only one of the Final Four with any chance of succeeding Craig is still Ewan Stewart:

[Santa]

he was never given much to do on the Tudors to really display his acting chops

No, he was too busy displaying his bum instead

[Agent 76]

Cavill Schmavill. The only one of the Final Four with any chance of succeeding Craig is still Ewan Stewart:

interesting...

What do you think makes him a perfect candidate SpyNovelfan?

[Aris007]

Henry is an interesting choice, but he doesn't look "brutal" to take the part. Maybe is his role on "The Tudors" that created that opinion to me. His appearance, though takes a 10!

[Aris007]

Christian Bale looks interesting!

[NVT]

Would a non-white guy ever get the role, regardless of political correctness?
The brits have over the generations spread their seeds in ever part of this planet, so a non white person called James is possible.

[Agent 76]

Would a non-white guy ever get the role, regardless of political correctness?
The brits have over the generations spread their seeds in ever part of this planet, so a non white person called James is possible.

[DamnCoffee]

Christian Bale looks interesting!

I think that by the time Daniel Craig comes to move on.. Bale will be a A-List Celebrity, So It seems doubtful. He will be too famous. Though saying that... he does have the Bond look.

[RJJB]

Right now, all I am concerned about is looking forward to QOS and any other movies in which Daniel Craig portrays James Bond. I'd rather enjoy the present status quo instead of speculating about his successor. Living in the present can be a good thing...

[Aris007]

Christian Bale looks interesting!

I think that by the time Daniel Craig comes to move on.. Bale will be a A-List Celebrity, So It seems doubtful. He will be too famous. Though saying that... he does have the Bond look.

That's right! He has the Bond look. Isaw the trailer of the "Dark Knight" a couple of days ago and said: "This fellow has it, for real!".

[WC]

Henry is an interesting choice, but he doesn't look "brutal" to take the part. Maybe is his role on "The Tudors" that created that opinion to me. His appearance, though takes a 10!

Pierce Brosnan hardly looked brutal during his run in Remmington Steele. He barely had that edge even as Bond, but admittedly from TND onwards he was looking less prim and clean cut than in GE.

[Pierce - Daniel]

Rupert Penry Jones is Craig's natural heir to the role:
http://www.topgear.c.../12/01large.jpg

[Emma]

Christian Bale looks interesting!

I know that I threw Bale's name out there. But I am sort of waffling after what I've read about him in The Dark Knight (or haven't heard rather).

And I know that he did not write the script for Batman Begins. But I just don't think that he showed enough gravitas in the role. Batman/Bruce Wayne is supposed to be way more confident. The insecurity is a turn off and Batman is supposed to be more self-assured.

I know that he was offered to audition for Bond, but he said no citing the fact that he was too young and wanted a better scripts for the film(this was pre-CR).

I guess time will tell how Mr. Bale pans out, and whether he's worth being Bond. Though I much prefer him to Cavill.

Edited by Emma, 05 July 2008 - 11:33 PM.

[DaveBond21]

I can see Cavill as a Bond of the future, possibly in 8 years' time when he will be 33?

[Eddie Burns]

If he's got the acting chops, then sign him up right now.

I recall the build-up to the announcement of who was going to play Bond in CR and Martin Campbell stated that Bond was going to be in his twenties and a fresh double-o. So I was surprised they went for a 37 year-old Craig.

After the movie wrapped up, Campbell then stated that Cavill had been fantastic during the test screenings but the producers thought he was too young (I think he was twenty two at the time). I got the sense that Cavill was Campbell's choice, which would explain his 'Bond in his twenties' statement. And as far as I am aware, Campbell never mentioned anybody else who tested. That is pretty glowing praise for an unknown. I think if it wasn't for his age, we'd be seeing Cavill in the role today as I think he did have a very good shot.

As for the future, he looks like the character but lacks the gravitas (TM Emma ). As he gets older that will come. As for Bale, please no. I've been bored to death with his Batman portrayals however I did enjoy American Psycho and The Prestige. But he's lacking a little something. Don't know what...I find his Bruce Wayne rather uninspired.

[Mercator]

I think Henry Cavill has a good shot at being 007 #7. They always to back to people they have looked at before.

[Blonde Bond]

I don't know who should be next, or I just don't want to think that far. But this guy should play Double-Oh's Double.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0719678/

Anyone who's seen the new X-Files movie knows how much this guy looks like Craig.

[Aris007]

He looks great and very much like Craig! But he's too old, don't you agree?

[Blonde Bond]

8 Years older. I wonder how Craig looks after 8 years, since his look-a-like doesn't look that much older than him.

[danslittlefinger]

Craig's replacement?

Two words.....

"poor sod."

[Publius]

I don't see it. Maybe a few more years will give him a better look. Still don't know about his acting ability.

[Aris007]

From what I've read in his CV he doesn't have much experience in cinema productions! The majority of his appearances are in TV!

Edited by Aris007, 03 August 2008 - 09:44 AM.

[danslittlefinger]

Dunhill launch 007 styled advert with Bond finalist Henry Cavill

Dunhill have launched a television commercial campaign for their new 'London' fragrance with actor Henry Cavill.

The name will be familiar to fans who followed the casting of the sixth James Bond back in 2005. Cavill, an actor from the Channel Islands, was one of the three finalists who screentested in Pinewood Studios. The other two contenders were Australian actor Sam Worthington and Daniel Craig.

Aside from using a 007-contender, the new Dunhill advert takes more than a few themes from the 2006 blockbuster "Casino Royale", complete with loosened bow-tie, blue-hues similar to the film's poster, and a huge Union Jack.

The 40-second advert gives Bond fans a little hint as to what things could be like had Cavill won the role.

David Arnold, who scored the screentests, said Craig's competitors "were terrific, but very different. Henry Cavill was more traditional and Sam Worthington was very young. But I think Barbara Broccoli had her eye on Daniel for a long time."

The music for the Dunhill spot was produced by Adelphoi Music Ltd.

Former James Bond actors Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan were all seriously considered for the 007 role years ahead of them ultimately slipping in to the famous tuxedo. So in a few years time, when Daniel Craig decides to holster the PPK, do not be surprised if Cavill is back in the frame.

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