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[Dainshdude118]

Do you folks think that the old crew, the ones who had worked on several Bond films and that Marc Forster replaced with his own people, will they return for B23?

[DominicGreene]

Well of course unless the new director decides to bring his/her crew in.

[Composer's fan]

Should return necessarily: Peter Lamont and Vic Armstrong. It will be good, if Martin Campbell (and his crew, such as Phil Meheux) will return too.
AND DANIEL KLEINMAN (forget about titles )

Edited by Composer's fan, 15 August 2009 - 11:31 AM.

[Orion]

Should return necessarily: Peter Lamont and Vic Armstrong. It will be good, if Martin Campbell (and his crew, such as Phil Meheux) will return too.
AND DANIEL KLEINMAN (forget about titles )

I think Lamont actually retired after CR so its unlikely he'd return. I liked Armstrong's stuff in past Bond films, but i prefer Bradley's work as i think it fits with Craig's acting style more than Armstrong's would. Very much agree with getting Kleinman back though, i loved his title sequences, and although i dont think MK2's was terrible, it wasnt as good as the ones Kleinman made.

[Quantumofsolace007]

I'm sure most of the old crew will be back.

[Mr. Arlington Beech]

Should return necessarily: Peter Lamont and Vic Armstrong. It will be good, if Martin Campbell (and his crew, such as Phil Meheux) will return too.
AND DANIEL KLEINMAN (forget about titles )

Actually, I don't think I would want any of these people to return with the exception of Daniel Kleinman. Vic Armstrong's action sequences were imho never appropriate for a Bond movie. All these ridiculous explosions not linked by any kind of narrative structure were one of the major downsides of the Brosnan movies. And Campbell and Meheux, well, if they are given an amazing script, they can make a halfway decent movie (CR)

A "halfway decent movie (CR)" that most of the critics and audiences- including Bond fans- acclaimed as one of the best films from the EON series... but of course, you're completely entitled to your own view. Personally, I would be completely satisfied with the return of CR's crew.

In the other hand, I agree with your opinion on Vic Armstrong's work for the Brosnan era.

[mister-white]

I don't think Peter Lamont has retired, and if he did, it was because he was forced to retire because of Forster. Cause before Forster came in, he was set to return. And if Peter Lamont doesn't come back, I expect one of his sons, Simon or Neil, to be promoted to production designer. As for other crew, I think Kleinman is a safe bet for a return, although there's a number of names that I think could take his place and, unlike MK12, can do a good job. Then there's the matter of cinematographer and editor, which is usually a director's choice, but I would love to see Meheux and Baird come back in their respected roles. The only role I can see being a major shift in would be that over David Arnold, who I personally wanna see get replaced, but that's probably just gonna say a want and not something that'll happen.

[The Shark]

Wouldn't want Armstrong to return in any shape or form, also I agree with the David Arnold replacement, that's been long overdue.

[Mr. Blofeld]

I don't think Peter Lamont has retired, and if he did, it was because he was forced to retire because of Forster.

No, mate; you're incredibly wrong. He retired, and please don't blame it on Forster! Everybody blames everything on Forster half the time!

[Tybre]

I don't think Peter Lamont has retired, and if he did, it was because he was forced to retire because of Forster.

No, mate; you're incredibly wrong. He retired, and please don't blame it on Forster! Everybody blames everything on Forster half the time!

Directors are like quarterbacks. They get all the praise when the team wins and they get all the blame when the team loses.

[tdalton]

I'd be happy if EON moved forward with a new crew behind the camera. We've seen what the other filmmakers can do, and I think that it's time to continue doing new things with the franchise rather than doing the same thing over and over again.

[DaveBond21]

I don't think Peter Lamont has retired, and if he did, it was because he was forced to retire because of Forster.

No, mate; you're incredibly wrong. He retired, and please don't blame it on Forster! Everybody blames everything on Forster half the time!

Peter Lamont is 80 this year. I hope for his and his family's sake that he has finally retired.

[DamnCoffee]

Bloody hell, he's 80.

Everybody blames everything on Forster half the time!

Probably because he directed a movie that created a lot of negativity upon release. I blame Lee Tamahori for Die Another Day. He's the director, he's in charge, he should've fixed everything.

[DaveBond21]

Bloody hell, he's 80.

Everybody blames everything on Forster half the time!

Probably because he directed a movie that created a lot of negativity upon release. I blame Lee Tamahori for Die Another Day. He's the director, he's in charge, he should've fixed everything.

Yes, Tamahori's problem was that he kept adding silly things. I read that Gustav Graves' Icarus contraption was initially going to remain a laptop but then Tamahori had the bright idea to make it a full Robocop suit.

[Quantumofsolace007]

Bloody hell, he's 80.

Everybody blames everything on Forster half the time!

Probably because he directed a movie that created a lot of negativity upon release. I blame Lee Tamahori for Die Another Day. He's the director, he's in charge, he should've fixed everything.

Yes, Tamahori's problem was that he kept adding silly things. I read that Gustav Graves' Icarus contraption was initially going to remain a laptop but then Tamahori had the bright idea to make it a full Robocop suit.

Tamhori was also trying to be the bond girl at the same time but we won't get into that

[DaveBond21]

Would anyone like to see certain cast members return in Bond 23?

For example., Tanner (Rory Kinnear) and Tim Piggott-Smith as the Secretary of State?

[The Shark]

Would anyone like to see certain cast members return in Bond 23?

For example., Tanner (Rory Kinnear) and Tim Piggott-Smith as the Secretary of State?

I liked Tim Piggott-Smith, very good casting, but Rory Kinnear was terrible as Tanner. Basically M's castrated lapdog, with a personality by-pass.

No senae that he was good friends with Bond and went out for drinks with him after work.

[DaveBond21]

Would anyone like to see certain cast members return in Bond 23?

For example., Tanner (Rory Kinnear) and Tim Piggott-Smith as the Secretary of State?

I liked Tim Piggott-Smith, very good casting, but Rory Kinnear was terrible as Tanner. Basically M's castrated lapdog, with a personality by-pass.

No senae that he was good friends with Bond and went out for drinks with him after work.

I agree with you there. I liked Piggott-Smith. It was a nice scene with M (quite old-fashioned) and well directed by Forster. Tanner was too bland, like Mitchell and Villiers and the rest. But maybe Bond 23 would show Bond and Tanner becoming drinking buddies.

[Mr. Blofeld]

I would've loved to see George Baker as Bill Tanner during the '80s; he fit my image of the man perfectly.

[Double-Oh Agent]

Personally, I would be completely satisfied with the return of CR's crew.

So would I. The Casino Royale crew did a fantastic job.

Would anyone like to see certain cast members return in Bond 23?

For example., Tanner (Rory Kinnear) and Tim Piggott-Smith as the Secretary of State?

Tim Piggott-Smith was fine as the Secretary of State, but I would most like to see Bill Tanner return whether it be by Rory Kinnear or someone else. (And I agree that Kinnear's Tanner in QOS never seemed to be best buds with Bond, which should change in the future, I hope.) I like the Tanner character in the books and want him in the film series. But unfortunately, he's just never been cast all that well. Easily the best of the bunch is Michael Kitchen.

[Quantumofsolace007]

In terms of actors I assume we are getting Not only craig and Dench Back but a few others including Jeffery Wright, Roy Kinnear, and the guys who played Mr white and guy haines

[DamnCoffee]

What makes you think Tanner could return? For all we know they could get Villiers back.

[Aces High]

Dan Bradley no way,2nd rate.Also time to get some fresh meat in the music dept.I also think & hold the machine guns,this should be Daniel Craigs last Bond.

[The Shark]

Dan Bradley no way,2nd rate.Also time to get some fresh meat in the music dept.I also think & hold the machine guns,this should be Daniel Craigs last Bond.

He's got about 1-2 films after this.

[DamnCoffee]

Well, he's contracted for 3. But by the sounds of it, he has a very healthy relationship with the producers, he is indeed very comfortable in the role and obviously enjoys doing it. He has a lot of good movies under his belt, Bond isn't exactly effecting his career in a negative way. So I see no reason why he shouldn't sign on for more. He's the best thing that's happened to the franchise in ages. Barbara will do anything to keep Craig on board i'm sure of it. She worships the ground he walks on.

[DaveBond21]

What makes you think Tanner could return? For all we know they could get Villiers back.

I hated Villiers. I cheered when it was announced he wouldn't be returning. Surely Moneypenny is 100 times better than the wimpy Villiers.