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[Guy Haines]

Colin Salmon is 52, born December 1962, the same month as Ralph Fiennes, which makes him early fifties. Too old perhaps to be a new Bond, although you couldn't rule out a comeback as one of the MI6 staff, though not necessarily Charles Robinson. Or a return to Bond in some other role, as happened with the likes of Charles Gray and Joe Don Baker.

[Call Billy Bob]

Charles Gray and Joe Don Baker.

And my personal favorite - NASA technician, Whyte Techtronics employee and US submarine captain Shane Rimmer!

[JohnnyWalker]

Not that Dornan is anywhere near the top of my list of choices to take over as Bond, I think it's a bit harsh to judge him based on Fifty Shades of Grey.  There's not an actor in the world who could turn in a decent performance with material that bad.  

Apparently his co-star is impressive, so it may be his fault.

[tdalton]

It may be, but I'm not going to judge anyone based on what they've done in Fifty Shades of Grey. 

 

That said, I haven't heard all that much praise for Dakota Johnson either.  Generally what has been said about the film is that it's one of the worst films ever made.

[Odd Jobbies]

Generally what has been said about the film is that it's one of the worst films ever made.

Sounds like Charlie Hunnam not half as daft as the characters he portrays.

[tdalton]

He was definitely wise to drop out of the project, IMO.

[JCRendle]

It may be, but I'm not going to judge anyone based on what they've done in Fifty Shades of Grey. 

 

That said, I haven't heard all that much praise for Dakota Johnson either.  Generally what has been said about the film is that it's one of the worst films ever made.

 

Well, it's got 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, there are a lot of films that received less. If it's worse than The Room, then I may have to check it out  

[Odd Jobbies]

 

It may be, but I'm not going to judge anyone based on what they've done in Fifty Shades of Grey. 

 

That said, I haven't heard all that much praise for Dakota Johnson either.  Generally what has been said about the film is that it's one of the worst films ever made.

 

Well, it's got 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, there are a lot of films that received less. If it's worse than The Room, then I may have to check it out

 

I'm losing my faith in Rotten Tomatoes. It gave 'The Two Faces Of January' 82%... a movie so dull, turgid and lamely predictable that i felt the need to apologise to misses for making her suffer it with me.

[sunset]

Not that Dornan is anywhere near the top of my list of choices to take over as Bond, I think it's a bit harsh to judge him based on Fifty Shades of Grey.  There's not an actor in the world who could turn in a decent performance with material that bad.  

I do agree with that.  I think an actor portraying Bond must have a certain IT factor - whatever IT is.  I think he should be a ladies' man and a man's man.  I was hoping Dornan would move up on my list, but he did not. His appeal struck many of us as "Doorman" compared to any actor to ever play Bond - except Woody Allen.

[Odd Jobbies]

 

Not that Dornan is anywhere near the top of my list of choices to take over as Bond, I think it's a bit harsh to judge him based on Fifty Shades of Grey.  There's not an actor in the world who could turn in a decent performance with material that bad.  

I do agree with that.  I think an actor portraying Bond must have a certain IT factor - whatever IT is.  I think he should be a ladies' man and a man's man.  I was hoping Dornan would move up on my list, but he did not. His appeal struck many of us as "Doorman" compared to any actor to ever play Bond - except Woody Allen.

 

Our  problem is it's too soon to tell, as he's had very little acting experience. 

 

His  problem is that he's signed up to 50 Shades - probably a long and drawn out franchise which it would seem has no intention of informing his acting abilities.

 

He needs to go out on a limb and choose parts against type between 50 Shades instalments, as that's the only way i believe he'll fulfill the potential promised in the superb BBC drama The Fall. But that'll be tricky with his agent now being drowning under an avalanche of generic scripts that seek to type cast him.

 

He should look at Robert Pattison for inspiration. He was in the same boat after the god awful Twilight films, at which point i'd've let him nowhere near Bond. But instead of going for the blockbusters that were no doubt thrown at him, he made brave choices.

 

Now with some diverse work under his belt - 2 Cronenberg's and the excellent dystopian movie The Rover, he's a very different prospect. Pattison's probably picked up plenty of acting tools along the way, allowing him to portray things other than adolescent broodiness and would now be an interesting choice for Bond.

 

Thanks to 50 Shades it's going to be a long road for Dornan, but if he follows the Pattison model (or hires his agent!) he could well end up high on BB's list once that time comes.

Edited by Odd Jobbies, 21 February 2015 - 09:17 PM.

[DaveBond21]

Dornan has now said he doesn't want to do any more 50 Shades.

[Odd Jobbies]

Dornan has now said he doesn't want to do any more 50 Shades.

Maybe he's read this thread

[Call Billy Bob]

Dornan has now said he doesn't want to do any more 50 Shades.

Seems that he's smarter than I gave him credit for.

[JCRendle]

Dornan has now said he doesn't want to do any more 50 Shades.

Just to point out, that was just a rumour - he's keen to work on the sequels...

http://www.digitalsp...rey-sequel.html

[KB 007]

What's interesting is looking over the list of actors we know that screen tested for Casino Royale, so many of them are actors not from the UK or Australia. Three from New Zealand, a Croatian, a German, etc. It's obvious that they will look at actors from all over Europe. Maybe we haven't been thinking broadly enough.

 

Anyone know anything about Stanley Weber? He's tall, handsome, 28 years old, etc. He's French, but he has played some British roles it looks like.

 

 

[Odd Jobbies]

In the current British stereotypical leading man stakes i think Aidan Turner is on the list for Bond, though i'm sure he'll be offered the Saint before Bond is vacant.

Edited by Odd Jobbies, 11 March 2015 - 09:04 PM.

[JCRendle]

I wouldn't be surprised, the reviews for his portrayal of Ross Poldark are positive and he does seem a hit with the ladies. 

 

 

Though, I'd suggest a trip to the barbers first...

[Call Billy Bob]

Though, I'd suggest a trip to the barbers first...

 

Better? 

 

In all seriousness, I could see him as Bond.

[JCRendle]

 

Though, I'd suggest a trip to the barbers first...

 

Better? 

 

In all seriousness, I could see him as Bond.

 

I agree, I think I mentioned him a few pages back,

 

[Call Billy Bob]

You did, but I'm only just now coming around to the idea. Have him put on a little more muscle and he'd look the part just nicely

[x007AceOfSpades]

A trip to the gym wouldn't hurt the fella.

[sunset]

I slammed Dornan after seeing him in Fifty Shades.  I watched a few episodes of "The Fall" on Netflix.  I am not sure if I would want him for Bond, but I am glad to see he has some range and acting skills.  

[x007AceOfSpades]

I don't think he has the chops for Bond honestly. He didn't display any sort of range or emotional dept in Fifty Shades Of Grey. There's the argument that it's not like we're expecting anything amazing from that sort of film, but he was just as horrible as his female co-star.

[Odd Jobbies]

Emotional depth is a rare commodity, which is why Hardy is in such high demand and why Craig is an exceptional Bond.

[x007AceOfSpades]

I'm not talking about an emotional depth for Bond, but rather acting as a whole in it...

[Odd Jobbies]

Me too

[ACE]

If Superman vs. Batman and The Man From UNCLE tank, I still think Henry Cavill would be good. Especially if Christopher Nolan deigns to direct a Bond.

 

A beefed-up Nicholas Hoult might be interesting. He's expressed interest in the role.

 

I guess Bond #7 will debut in 2019 at the earliest (if Risico gets released two years after SPECTRE).

 

That's presuming Daniel Craig's non-Bond film career has taken off and he doesn't want to do a 6th Bond film.

 

Let the Owenology begin!

[Harmsway]

A beefed-up Nicholas Hoult might be interesting. He's expressed interest in the role.

He'd really have to bulk up, but I could see it. He's a bit young now, but in 2020, which is when I imagine they'll be casting the new Bond, he'd be a good age.

[Vauxhall]

British opposition leader Ed Miliband lasted two days of the general election campaign to have his say on the matter - and he's gone for... Rosamund Pike.

 

http://www.standard....e-10146945.html

http://www.dailymail...conic-role.html

http://www.independe...d-10147248.html

 

He needs better researchers.

[tdalton]

British opposition leader Ed Miliband lasted two days of the general election campaign to have his say on the matter - and he's gone for... Rosamund Pike.

 

http://www.standard....e-10146945.html

http://www.dailymail...conic-role.html

http://www.independe...d-10147248.html

 

He needs better researchers.

 

Well, I guess you've got to give him props for originality.