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[Skudor]

Bardem seems like such an obvious villain choice. Can't question the chops, so I guess he'd be good. Just a bit obvious.

Can't quite figure out Ifans.... sure not Q?

[Quantumofsolace007]

Ifans as Q? am i the only one who sees this as an awesome idea.

Another Villian perhaps? Perhaps a Mathis type of character?

We'll know soon enough

[Guy Haines]

Who's Mandrake ?

Writes for the Daily/Sunday Telegraph gossip/showbiz section, and he hasn't always got it right regarding Bond. Hence the confused symbol on my last post. It sounds, to me at least, like someone out there thinks the Jeffery Deaver novel is bound to be the next Bond movie. As if.

[Royal Dalton]

I dont know if this has been uncovered, but its new to me
Javier Bardem at the Oscars in March saying that he is in negoiations for a part

I expect he's been waiting to read the script before deciding whether to do the film.

Who's Mandrake ?

Tim Walker.

Ifans as Q? am i the only one who sees this as an awesome idea.

Yes.

[univex]

I just hope he hasn´t replaced Fiennes.

[Germanlady]

Dunno how reliable Total Film is - they confirm them all..

http://www.totalfilm...name=0&ns_fee=0

[blueman]

Pretty swell cast, this close to needing to start up seems likely to be true.

[univex]

Dunno how reliable Total Film is - they confirm them all..

http://www.totalfilm...name=0&ns_fee=0

YES! Fiennes is apparently still onboard. I really hope this cast is the real deal, still can´t quite believe it, but with the Harry Potter stellar cast wrapping up, I guess all the new generation Lawrence Oliviers must find a new household institution, might as well be Bond right? And one hopes it´s not only the Mendes name that is summoning them all, but also the script. Can you imagine the script they must have to get all these guys in a room?

Edited by univex, 18 July 2011 - 10:06 AM.

[TCK]

Wait wait... I'm lost. I surely missed something, but who has been confirmed between Harris, Bardem, Fiennes or Ifans and who hasn't ? For the time being, I didn't read any confirmation of EON, MGM or Barbara Broccoli. Are there at least ?

[Shrublands]

Dunno how reliable Total Film is - they confirm them all..

http://www.totalfilm...name=0&ns_fee=0

Total Film are not saying anything themselves there. They are just reporting that there have been reports… If you see what I mean.

[Bucky]

Wait wait... I'm lost. I surely missed something, but who has been confirmed between Harris, Bardem, Fiennes or Ifans and who hasn't ? For the time being, I didn't read any confirmation of EON, MGM or Barbara Broccoli. Are there at least ?

As far as I am concerned, until there has been an official press release nothing is confirmed.

[univex]

Wait wait... I'm lost. I surely missed something, but who has been confirmed between Harris, Bardem, Fiennes or Ifans and who hasn't ? For the time being, I didn't read any confirmation of EON, MGM or Barbara Broccoli. Are there at least ?

No one But one can feel hope nowadays right?

[univex]

Wait wait... I'm lost. I surely missed something, but who has been confirmed between Harris, Bardem, Fiennes or Ifans and who hasn't ? For the time being, I didn't read any confirmation of EON, MGM or Barbara Broccoli. Are there at least ?

As far as I am concerned, until there has been an official press release nothing is confirmed.

Sure, but I suppose one can discuss such things in a forum right And yeah, Total Film are just reporting, it´s their job and they defend themselves well by quoting and redirecting. But surely we´re not afraid to discuss something as if it´s the truth and then be drenched in cold water by the bucket of dismissal and denial, right?

I see people so worried with what is the truth and what´s not. Really, who gives a damn? We´re supposed to run with it till it dies. Isn´t it the fun of it? The reason we´re in forums? Or is it just to post reviews and "opinions of dogma"? Fine, let´s have then just some threads about what we liked or disliked about something that´s allready done, and even then, just look at what the QOS forum has become. No prognostic threads from now on then. I suppose I´m getting a bit carried away but hey, people around here are bitting their heads of on what is the "truth"...even opinions about, say QOS, are being eyed as personal truths that must be desconstructed until that person mind is very well changed. No need for that right? So, I say let´s speculate, mediate, and eventually, the truth will come up, it always does.

About that cast. Damn, I hope it´s true, but until we know it´s true or false, I would love to discuss it with nice folks like all of you are

Edited by univex, 18 July 2011 - 11:47 AM.

[Odd Jobbies]

With Ron Howard's Dark Tower movie hitting the skids it was inevitable that Bardem would be free to do this. I'd imagine that movie's recent demise is the reason we're hearing this now.

Fiennes strikes me as perfect casting for the corrupt british politician they were hinting at in QoS. The idea that the enemy was on the inside was original for Bond and made M's trust in, hence dependence upon Bond central to the story. Their growing relationship was one of the most successful elements carried through both movies in the reboot.\\

If this is the case then i'd say Fiennes politician is on the payroll of Bardem's Quantum....

But, having said that, i wouldn't be surprised if Mendes pulls some surprise casting on us and has his collaborator Spacey as Quantum CEO, with Bardem his right hand. I know Spacey's booked on Richard III (directed to great reviews by Mendes) but i'm sure he'd find time for this probably cameo sized role for Mendes. Then it's a short leap to imagine Mendes directing Spacey as the villain with proper screen time in Bond 24.

[univex]

With Ron Howard's Dark Tower movie hitting the skids it was inevitable that Bardem would be free to do this. I'd imagine that movie's recent demise is the reason we're hearing this now.

Fiennes strikes me as perfect casting for the corrupt british politician they were hinting at in QoS. The idea that the enemy was on the inside was original for Bond and made M's trust in, hence dependence upon Bond central to the story. Their growing relationship was one of the most successful elements carried through both movies in the reboot.\\

If this is the case then i'd say Fiennes politician is on the payroll of Bardem's Quantum....

But, having said that, i wouldn't be surprised if Mendes pulls some surprise casting on us and has his collaborator Spacey as Quantum CEO, with Bardem his right hand. I know Spacey's booked on Richard III (directed to great reviews by Mendes) but i'm sure he'd find time for this probably cameo sized role for Mendes. Then it's a short leap to imagine Mendes directing Spacey as the villain with proper screen time in Bond 24.

See...that´s what I meant, solid discussion topics (I´ll shut up about it now )

And you´re spot on, Fiennes really strikes me as the polititian with the cheshire cat grin - the "complex" character he said he could play. Mendes so far is turning out to be a great card for the producers to play, let´s hope he stays that way

Edited by univex, 18 July 2011 - 12:01 PM.

[univex]

Wait wait... I'm lost. I surely missed something, but who has been confirmed between Harris, Bardem, Fiennes or Ifans and who hasn't ? For the time being, I didn't read any confirmation of EON, MGM or Barbara Broccoli. Are there at least ?

As far as I am concerned, until there has been an official press release nothing is confirmed.

I´m with you all the way on that. The thing is, as you know, over the years, some - and those are very few - reporters have been quite consistent and accurate in their statments. Some entities, publications and other forms of media as well.

[Sebastian Tombs]

My response to these stories is usually along the lines of, "Well, isn't that interesting? It certainly sounds nice; let's wait and see how things pan out, shall we?"

There's been a few too many times when I've put a lot of stock in a rumor, only to be stung when it turns out to be false. And ended up with egg on my face.

[blueman]

Wait wait... I'm lost. I surely missed something, but who has been confirmed between Harris, Bardem, Fiennes or Ifans and who hasn't ? For the time being, I didn't read any confirmation of EON, MGM or Barbara Broccoli. Are there at least ?

As far as I am concerned, until there has been an official press release nothing is confirmed.

Sure, but I suppose one can discuss such things in a forum right And yeah, Total Film are just reporting, it´s their job and they defend themselves well by quoting and redirecting. But surely we´re not afraid to discuss something as if it´s the truth and then be drenched in cold water by the bucket of dismissal and denial, right?

I see people so worried with what is the truth and what´s not. Really, who gives a damn? We´re supposed to run with it till it dies. Isn´t it the fun of it? The reason we´re in forums? Or is it just to post reviews and "opinions of dogma"? Fine, let´s have then just some threads about what we liked or disliked about something that´s allready done, and even then, just look at what the QOS forum has become. No prognostic threads from now on then. I suppose I´m getting a bit carried away but hey, people around here are bitting their heads of on what is the "truth"...even opinions about, say QOS, are being eyed as personal truths that must be desconstructed until that person mind is very well changed.

Too true, I'm a girl now. Such is the power of sophistry.

[univex]

Wait wait... I'm lost. I surely missed something, but who has been confirmed between Harris, Bardem, Fiennes or Ifans and who hasn't ? For the time being, I didn't read any confirmation of EON, MGM or Barbara Broccoli. Are there at least ?

As far as I am concerned, until there has been an official press release nothing is confirmed.

Sure, but I suppose one can discuss such things in a forum right And yeah, Total Film are just reporting, it´s their job and they defend themselves well by quoting and redirecting. But surely we´re not afraid to discuss something as if it´s the truth and then be drenched in cold water by the bucket of dismissal and denial, right?

I see people so worried with what is the truth and what´s not. Really, who gives a damn? We´re supposed to run with it till it dies. Isn´t it the fun of it? The reason we´re in forums? Or is it just to post reviews and "opinions of dogma"? Fine, let´s have then just some threads about what we liked or disliked about something that´s allready done, and even then, just look at what the QOS forum has become. No prognostic threads from now on then. I suppose I´m getting a bit carried away but hey, people around here are bitting their heads of on what is the "truth"...even opinions about, say QOS, are being eyed as personal truths that must be desconstructed until that person mind is very well changed.

Too true, I'm a girl now. Such is the power of sophistry.

You very well know you guys tend to be Socratical And it´s Master Sophós to you
PS: You had to go with girl? Was it THAT emasculating?
PPS: I´ll shall now refer to you as bluegirl
PPPS: Hey, What? Someone once refered to me as "unisex" in the forums...Some Bond fan eh?

All fun and games

Cheers

Edited by univex, 19 July 2011 - 02:43 PM.

[blueman]

Best postscripts ever, cheers!

And on topic, in case anyone is still worried about Bardem's busy schedule, it just got less busy: Dark Tower collapses.

[univex]

Best postscripts ever, cheers!

[x007AceOfSpades]

I just recently read that Javier Bardem was officially confirmed to play the villain. Don't know if Ralph is still going to be in it or not though.

[univex]

I just recently read that Javier Bardem was officially confirmed to play the villain. Don't know if Ralph is still going to be in it or not though.

Strangely enough, they all seem to be denying it all. Even Ifans said he wasn´t involved, that he only had a, and I quote, "license to kill". Bardem denied having any projects short term. And Fiennes hasn´t said a word. It all seems a bit misterious don´t you think? Could be they´re just keeping tight-lipped about it all - contractual obligations and all that.

[Garth007]

I hope that IF these three are in the movie that not all of them die in just this movie. I want one of them to live and continue on into the next film or dare i say fiennes be head of dun dun dun!!!! Quantunm!!!! lol just wishful thinking

[Germanlady]

Today Show this morning "We got a great cast and a great script"

Edited by Germanlady, 25 July 2011 - 09:31 PM.

[Captain Tightpants]

That doesn't really tell us a lot, other than that there is a cast. EON are notoriously tight-lipped, so it could be anybody.

[Germanlady]

That doesn't really tell us a lot, other than that there is a cast. EON are notoriously tight-lipped, so it could be anybody.

No, of course, it doesn't, but its better then nothing.

[blueman]

Massively big - cast, locations, plot details - official EON press release in 4, 3, 2... days I hope.

[Captain Tightpants]

We can dream.

[Matt_13]

We'll probably get all of that in mid-September. Really looking forward to Cowboys & Aliens.