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[Pussfeller]

Admittedly, I've never seen Max Brown in anything. I was just going by his appearance, resume, acting credits, etc. On paper, he looks like a solid prospect. Based on recent history, I figure that whoever the next Bond turns out to be, he's already, as of 2012, an experienced and noteworthy actor. (The only total unknown to be cast as Bond was Lazenby, and I doubt we'll see a repeat of that.) So if we cast a broad net and consider every likely prospect, we stand a decent chance of predicting Eon's eventual choice. It would be fun to say "I predicted so-and-so back in 2012." My memory is hazy, but I recall that several people predicted Craig even before the release of Layer Cake.

[Frankie]

Admittedly, I've never seen Max Brown in anything. I was just going by his appearance, resume, acting credits, etc. On paper, he looks like a solid prospect. Based on recent history, I figure that whoever the next Bond turns out to be, he's already, as of 2012, an experienced and noteworthy actor. (The only total unknown to be cast as Bond was Lazenby, and I doubt we'll see a repeat of that.) So if we cast a broad net and consider every likely prospect, we stand a decent chance of predicting Eon's eventual choice. It would be fun to say "I predicted so-and-so back in 2012." My memory is hazy, but I recall that several people predicted Craig even before the release of Layer Cake.

Now, THERE is a post made with intelligence. Thank you sir.

[Jim]

Thank you for deciding that for me; it's saved me a lot of trouble.

You are very useful - you wouldn't know where I've left my keys would you?

I merely mentioned my opinion. A fact that obviously was lost with you. But judging by your posts in general many facts seem to get lost with you. So, par for the course.

I've never heard of either, but Max Brown certainly appears to have that dark, dangerous look, much like Connery, Dalton, or Brosnan.

I could be totally on board with Brown. I just hope he does not have a high speaking voice. But judging by that pic, he is the closest to a Bond that everybody will like.

Thank you for deciding that for me; it's saved me a lot of trouble.

You are very useful - you wouldn't know where I've left my keys would you?

Jim responds on a topic, I look just to see the witticisms.


As for Max Brown, NOPE! He was really good at side-smirking in Spooks and while he doesn't have a high pitched voice, his acting range is quite limited in my opinion. I will concede though Spooks doesn't really require obscene amounts of depth in their characters.

He was good enough to be in Tudors. Once again I remind you folks: Portraying James Bond DOES NOT require a great acting range!

Oh, do calm down, son.

[delon64]

someone never mentioned is tom ward...now better known for silent witness but handled heroic action very well in the lost world some years back

[Pussfeller]

I think his age puts him out of the running. He'll be fiftyish by the time Craig leaves the role.

[double o ego]

Tom Hiddleston. He's 31 at the moment. Is an excellent actor. Put him in the gym nd BANG! He's Bond.









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[License to Trill]

Rowan Atkinson LOL

Clive Owen, Eric Bana, Michael Fassbender

[mttvolcano]

Clive owen is already too old, I would have liked and still like to see him however it's unlikely.
Likewise with Eric Bana, he's getting up there and when Craig finishes it's not likely either.

[AMC Hornet]

Tom Hiddleston: the love child of Toby Stephens and Orlando Bloom.

Too bad Paul Bettany is already 41.

[smudge76]

Admittedly, I've never seen Max Brown in anything. I was just going by his appearance, resume, acting credits, etc. On paper, he looks like a solid prospect. Based on recent history, I figure that whoever the next Bond turns out to be, he's already, as of 2012, an experienced and noteworthy actor. (The only total unknown to be cast as Bond was Lazenby, and I doubt we'll see a repeat of that.) So if we cast a broad net and consider every likely prospect, we stand a decent chance of predicting Eon's eventual choice. It would be fun to say "I predicted so-and-so back in 2012." My memory is hazy, but I recall that several people predicted Craig even before the release of Layer Cake.

Now, THERE is a post made with intelligence. Thank you sir.

Admittedly, I've never seen Max Brown in anything. I was just going by his appearance, resume, acting credits, etc. On paper, he looks like a solid prospect. Based on recent history, I figure that whoever the next Bond turns out to be, he's already, as of 2012, an experienced and noteworthy actor. (The only total unknown to be cast as Bond was Lazenby, and I doubt we'll see a repeat of that.) So if we cast a broad net and consider every likely prospect, we stand a decent chance of predicting Eon's eventual choice. It would be fun to say "I predicted so-and-so back in 2012." My memory is hazy, but I recall that several people predicted Craig even before the release of Layer Cake.

Now, THERE is a post made with intelligence. Thank you sir.

Hey your number one Tom Hardy if not Mr Brown ha ha. I'd still like to see Henry Cavill in the role, now Frankie do not get mad just because he has been training and getting in shape. Could be a good fit to the role and he was Martin Campbells first chioce

[Frankie]

Admittedly, I've never seen Max Brown in anything. I was just going by his appearance, resume, acting credits, etc. On paper, he looks like a solid prospect. Based on recent history, I figure that whoever the next Bond turns out to be, he's already, as of 2012, an experienced and noteworthy actor. (The only total unknown to be cast as Bond was Lazenby, and I doubt we'll see a repeat of that.) So if we cast a broad net and consider every likely prospect, we stand a decent chance of predicting Eon's eventual choice. It would be fun to say "I predicted so-and-so back in 2012." My memory is hazy, but I recall that several people predicted Craig even before the release of Layer Cake.

Now, THERE is a post made with intelligence. Thank you sir.

Admittedly, I've never seen Max Brown in anything. I was just going by his appearance, resume, acting credits, etc. On paper, he looks like a solid prospect. Based on recent history, I figure that whoever the next Bond turns out to be, he's already, as of 2012, an experienced and noteworthy actor. (The only total unknown to be cast as Bond was Lazenby, and I doubt we'll see a repeat of that.) So if we cast a broad net and consider every likely prospect, we stand a decent chance of predicting Eon's eventual choice. It would be fun to say "I predicted so-and-so back in 2012." My memory is hazy, but I recall that several people predicted Craig even before the release of Layer Cake.

Now, THERE is a post made with intelligence. Thank you sir.

Hey your number one Tom Hardy if not Mr Brown ha ha. I'd still like to see Henry Cavill in the role, now Frankie do not get mad just because he has been training and getting in shape. Could be a good fit to the role and he was Martin Campbells first chioce

I don't have much problem with Cavill for the role. He is not my TOP choice, but acceptable. I was also a bit turned off by his overacting in 'Immortals.'

[Pussfeller]

Cavill is almost certainly out of contention. A single actor can't play both Superman and James Bond.

[Frankie]

Cavill is almost certainly out of contention. A single actor can't play both Superman and James Bond.

Agreed.

[Killmaster]

I've just seen the film "Dorian Gray" and the young lead in that film is very interesting... Ben Barnes, born in London in August 1981, 6'1"... has a presence which reminds me a lot of Christian Bale in "American Psycho". (Apparently, I watch too many disturbing movies!)

Bond 24 will be released in 2014 and Bond 25 will be in 2016. Let's assume that Daniel Craig agrees to Bond 24 and no more. Barnes will be 35 in 2016... a good age. Let's assume that Craig does Bond 24 and 25 but no more. Barnes would be 37 in 2018... even better.

Just an observation ...

By the way ... my daughter tells me that Barnes was Prince Caspian in one of the Narnia films which I haven't seen. I don't know if that would help his cause or hinder it.

[Frankie]

I've just seen the film "Dorian Gray" and the young lead in that film is very interesting... Ben Barnes, born in London in August 1981, 6'1"... has a presence which reminds me a lot of Christian Bale in "American Psycho". (Apparently, I watch too many disturbing movies!)

Bond 24 will be released in 2014 and Bond 25 will be in 2016. Let's assume that Daniel Craig agrees to Bond 24 and no more. Barnes will be 35 in 2016... a good age. Let's assume that Craig does Bond 24 and 25 but no more. Barnes would be 37 in 2018... even better.

Just an observation ...

By the way ... my daughter tells me that Barnes was Prince Caspian in one of the Narnia films which I haven't seen. I don't know if that would help his cause or hinder it.

I have suggested Barnes way back in this very thread. I'm glad there's someone else who sees the potential. Very good, sir.

[Pussfeller]

Whoever plays Bond should be at least slightly frightening to the average teenage girl. That's an essential qualification for a Bond actor. He has to be a threat, not a dreamboat. The nature of that threat may be physical or it may be psychological. In either case, Ben Barnes lacks it. He may have stubble and arm hair, but he doesn't send a single shiver through darling buds of May.

[Dustin]

Whoever plays Bond should be at least slightly frightening to the average teenage girl. That's an essential qualification for a Bond actor. He has to be a threat, not a dreamboat. The nature of that threat may be physical or it may be psychological.

Very wise words. There must be a bit of a pirate quality an actor has to have for this role.

[Aris007]

Whoever plays Bond should be at least slightly frightening to the average teenage girl. That's an essential qualification for a Bond actor. He has to be a threat, not a dreamboat. The nature of that threat may be physical or it may be psychological. In either case, Ben Barnes lacks it. He may have stubble and arm hair, but he doesn't send a single shiver through darling buds of May.

Nailed it right on the head!

[Frankie]

Whoever plays Bond should be at least slightly frightening to the average teenage girl. That's an essential qualification for a Bond actor. He has to be a threat, not a dreamboat. The nature of that threat may be physical or it may be psychological. In either case, Ben Barnes lacks it. He may have stubble and arm hair, but he doesn't send a single shiver through darling buds of May.

Here's what's wrong with this argument:

1- You are not a teenage girl, so you can be considered not an expert.

2- Most posters here fail to think outside the box. You are all trapped in looking at someone like Ben Barnes as Prince Caspian in a teen fantasy movie. Therefore you refuse to afford him the chance of being more menacing. Connery in Darby O'Gill was quite the unthreatening character diametrically different from Connery of Bond. Sean Penn's step into fame was in Fast Times at Ridgemont High in which he played an easy going happy go lucky surfer boy. It was quite the opposite of Sgt. Meserve in Casualties of War (and many other menacing roles that he has played). If someone like you were a casting director Sean Penn would never get a role other than easy going, unthreatening air heads.

Barnes is young but he definitely losing the youthful look and with a couple of mature lines on his face he could be menacing. Here's a good start:

Whoever plays Bond should be at least slightly frightening to the average teenage girl. That's an essential qualification for a Bond actor. He has to be a threat, not a dreamboat. The nature of that threat may be physical or it may be psychological. In either case, Ben Barnes lacks it. He may have stubble and arm hair, but he doesn't send a single shiver through darling buds of May.

Nailed it right on the head!

See above.

[Dustin]

Whoever plays Bond should be at least slightly frightening to the average teenage girl. That's an essential qualification for a Bond actor. He has to be a threat, not a dreamboat. The nature of that threat may be physical or it may be psychological. In either case, Ben Barnes lacks it. He may have stubble and arm hair, but he doesn't send a single shiver through darling buds of May.

Here's what's wrong with this argument:

1- You are not a teenage girl, so you can be considered not an expert.

2- Most posters here fail to think outside the box. You are all trapped in looking at someone like Ben Barnes as Prince Caspian in a teen fantasy movie. Therefore you refuse to afford him the chance of being more menacing. Connery in Darby O'Gill was quite the unthreatening character diametrically different from Connery of Bond. Sean Penn's step into fame was in Fast Times at Ridgemont High in which he played an easy going happy go lucky surfer boy. It was quite the opposite of Sgt. Meserve in Casualties of War (and many other menacing roles that he has played). If someone like you were a casting director Sean Penn would never get a role other than easy going, unthreatening air heads.

Barnes is young but he definitely losing the youthful look and with a couple of mature lines on his face he could be menacing. Here's a good start:

But this argument is not about a specific quality the actor in this role lacks, but a specific quality the actor in general seems to lack. I don't think we aren't able to think outside the box - or at least we're not entirely unable to. The question is, do I get a certain vibe from an actor I want to cast or not. And that's of course not just about former roles he or she has played.

[Aris007]

Whoever plays Bond should be at least slightly frightening to the average teenage girl. That's an essential qualification for a Bond actor. He has to be a threat, not a dreamboat. The nature of that threat may be physical or it may be psychological. In either case, Ben Barnes lacks it. He may have stubble and arm hair, but he doesn't send a single shiver through darling buds of May.

Nailed it right on the head!

See above.

I think Pussfeller's point was rather realistic. If yoy take into account the actors and their quality that play in such films, I think there's not a clue any of them is matching Bond's role. Your argument has a big fault. You compare past mainstream films with current ones. They're not even remotely comparable in terms of cast and plot.

[tdalton]

Whoever plays Bond should be at least slightly frightening to the average teenage girl. That's an essential qualification for a Bond actor. He has to be a threat, not a dreamboat. The nature of that threat may be physical or it may be psychological.

Very wise words. There must be a bit of a pirate quality an actor has to have for this role.

Agreed.

I'd rather see them pull the next actor from left field much like they did with Daniel Craig. Aside from Fassbender, who I think will probably be too well known (might already be) by the time Craig hangs up the tux, I don't really see anyone out there that really has me excited about their prospects as Bond. I had no idea who Daniel Craig was when his name first popped up in the rumor mill for the part, and I'd kind of like to see EON follow that same method for casting the next Bond, bringing in an actor that a large section of the audience is unfamiliar with, and who has the qualities you listed above, and let him really own the role rather than someone who will bring a significant amount of baggage to it.

[Dustin]

That is what I suppose - and hope! - will happen. The need for a recast may still be four or six years away. It's perfectly reasonable the next Bond may not be on the public radar as yet, and maybe not for several years to come. And I hope EON stays innovative and inspired with their choices.

[Frankie]

I'd rather see them pull the next actor from left field much like they did with Daniel Craig. Aside from Fassbender, who I think will probably be too well known (might already be) by the time Craig hangs up the tux, I don't really see anyone out there that really has me excited about their prospects as Bond. I had no idea who Daniel Craig was when his name first popped up in the rumor mill for the part, and I'd kind of like to see EON follow that same method for casting the next Bond, bringing in an actor that a large section of the audience is unfamiliar with, and who has the qualities you listed above, and let him really own the role rather than someone who will bring a significant amount of baggage to it.

I used to be on Fassbender's bandwagon too. But the more I'm seeing him in movies the more flaws I see. If you check my suggestions in this thread you'll see the proverbial "actor from the left field" in almost all of them. Even Barnes has not left the left field that much.

Edited by Frankie, 19 May 2012 - 07:02 PM.

[The Shark]

Barnes projects no menace or alpha male quality whatsoever.

[Frankie]

Even with my crude work with Paint, I see no problem with this guy as 007. Do you?[img http://i1132.photobu...enBarnes007.jpg [/img]

Edited by Frankie, 19 May 2012 - 07:44 PM.

[The Shark]

Yep, same as I said before. Looks like a smarmy waiter. Might as well cast this geezer:

http://www.flightglo...umb-500x750.jpg

[Peckinpah1976]

With that said, I think I'd prefer them going the Daniel Craig route and find someone who we don't know of right now, someone that comes completely out of left field that we really didn't see coming.

That's personal perception though; I've followed Craig's career for years (from Our Friends in the North onwards) and had him tagged as a possible future Bond since The Ice House in 1997 and although he wasn't a 'Movie Star' by US box office standards in 2005 his public profile was just as high (if slightly different) as those of Dalton and Brosnan when they were cast - certainly to UK television audiences and fans of independent cinema.

[SecretAgentFan]

I guess Fassbender would be great right now. But whenever Craig will stop being Bond (hopefully not earlier than with Bond 25) Fassbender will be as likely to step up as Clive Owen was after Brosnan.

A new, fresh choice would be welcome. Someone who really surprises but has all the qualities we love in Bond. Someone like Craig - but totally unlike Craig (otherwise it would be like casting a new Connery after Connery). And EON has always done this very well: going for a different type. Connery-Lazenby-Moore-Dalton-Brosnan-Craig...

He was good enough to be in Tudors. Once again I remind you folks: Portraying James Bond DOES NOT require a great acting range!

What? You´re so wrong, dear...

[tdalton]

With that said, I think I'd prefer them going the Daniel Craig route and find someone who we don't know of right now, someone that comes completely out of left field that we really didn't see coming.

That's personal perception though; I've followed Craig's career for years (from Our Friends in the North onwards) and had him tagged as a possible future Bond since The Ice House in 1997 and although he wasn't a 'Movie Star' by US box office standards in 2005 his public profile was just as high (if slightly different) as those of Dalton and Brosnan when they were cast - certainly to UK television audiences and fans of independent cinema.

It's always personal perception though, isn't it? I can only look at it through the eyes of someone from the US because that's where I live.