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[JackChase007]

I think this picture of Brian Cox would do him more justice...

http://us.imdb.com/E..._key=Cox, Brian

This is from "The Bourne Identity", where he played a character somewhat like M.

[M_Balje]

Originally posted by JackChase007
I think this picture of Brian Cox would do him more justice...

http://us.imdb.com/E..._key=Cox, Brian

This is from "The Bourne Identity", where he played a character somewhat like M.

[DLibrasnow]

Looks like we have a new M when Dame Judi steps down.

By the way, I'd like to keep Patrick Stewart away from 007, given the way he has made it plain he is tired of the Star Trek franchise.

[Xenobia]

I didn't realize how perfect Brian Cox would be. He does look really good. I think he might good at that part.

-- Xenobia

[JackChase007]

M Balje - thanks a lot for fixing that up for me!

As good as Cox can look for it, he's also a brilliant actor, as well as Scottish (although he always plays Americans). He has a very thick accent in real life, so it'll give him a chance to just act natural for once.

[BONDFINESSE 007]

lets leave m as a woman, find another judi dench after judi

[JackChase007]

But look at the picture!!! And see any Brian Cox movie!

[BONDFINESSE 007]

i love judy dench so much untill i can not tell yall how much. she is such a great woman. i think i am her #1 fan

[JackChase007]

Oh, don't get me wrong - I think she's fantastic in the part, a truly inspired choice. But, as one of my favorite actors, I just wanted to throw Brian Cox's name in there as a possible for the next M, which will happen sooner or later.

[Carver]

Jack Chase pal, I think you have found us a new M! I'm not saying this as in if Dame Judi should go now, but when she's decides herself when she goes, as she is amzaing in the role. But still, Brian Cox looks good, and being Scottish, perfect:D

[JackChase007]

Any other hitches we get with casting, just lemme know

[General Koskov]

I think Anthony Hopkins is a duplicate of Bernard Lee--in other words: he's a perfect M.

PS. Anyone seen Titus [Andronicus] with Hopkins and Alan Cumming as Titus and Saturninus, respectively?

[Robinson]

Bob Hoskins

[Martini]

No one likes Bernard Hill? Is he so bad?

[JackChase007]

I just think that Brian Cox would be good because he's not too well-known, he's a great actor, and I'd love to see him in a Bond movie.

[Jim]

Originally posted by General Koskov

PS. Anyone seen Titus [Andronicus] with Hopkins and Alan Cumming as Titus and Saturninus, respectively?

Yep. Chap who plays Aaron is fantastic. Everyone else a bit odd.

What the Hell - give M to Colin Salmon

[PaulZ108]

I've always thought Anthony Hopkins would be perfect but then there's the issue of him having played the equivalent of M in Mission Impossible.

I'm more interested in who the character of the next M will be. Bringing back Admiral Roebuck seems like it work well. It'd be similar to the return of Admiral Hargreaves as M (if one considers Brown to be him and not Sir Miles) and would solve the problem of having to introduce a new character.

[BONDFINESSE 007]

well lets find a another woman to play m, there,s got to one out there

[BONDFINESSE 007]

give us some ideas on women...who would be good? what other woman could replace judi?

[$Moneypenny$]

Helen Mirren? Vanessa Redgrave?

But my vote goes to Brian Cox, Geoffry Palmer, or Michael Gambon!

[M_Balje]

Originally posted by $Moneypenny$
Helen Mirren? Vanessa Redgrave?

But my vote goes to Brian Cox, Geoffry Palmer, or Michael Gambon!

Helen Mirren
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[JackChase007]

Well, first we should just let Dame Judi Dench continue as she likes. And then, to decide upon who should play M, we should base it on acting ability, etc, and not whether it should be male or female. Personally, gender doesn't matter to me whatsoever.

[Jriv71]

Maybe this has been beaten to death, but I really resent "M" being a woman. Hire Judi Dench if you want but then fire M. Call her by her name, call her chief, call her whatever you want but not "M".
Miles Messervy was a man. She makes references to "Your Predecessor" so that you know it's not the same character. Fine, change her name. I wouldn't replace M anyway, but don't call her "M".
I think she's great. But great as "chief" or "Miss Whatever" or "Control" (Le Carre) or anything but "M".
(Sorry, I didn't have a computer in 1995.)

[11 11]

How about Lazenby? Anyone watch the OHMSS behind the scenes feature on the DVD? Lazenby would be a damn good M if you ask me.
He should be M, I will just say it.

[kevrichardson]

"M" , is a very important part of the series. Casting Lazenby would be a great mistake . How about Patrick Stewart , his starship days are now behind him. He got the screen presence and the natural authority the role requires. that would free-up Jeremey Irons to play a Bond villian. Even a "M" in Colonel Sun , he plays a large part of the story. Plus he has a "great booming voice" for M .

[BONDFINESSE 007]

Originally posted by kevrichardson
"M" , is a very important part of the series. Casting Lazenby would be a great mistake . How about Patrick Stewart , his starship days are now behind him. He got the screen presence and the natural authority the role requires. that would free-up Jeremey Irons to play a Bond villian

THE MORE I THINK ABOUT THAT IDEA, THE MORE I LIKE PATRICK STEWART AS M. HE COULD REALLY DO A WONDERFUL JOB

[JackChase007]

I'm still goin' with Brian Cox - I will always see Patrick Stewart as Professor X from X-Men.

[BONDFINESSE 007]

Originally posted by JackChase007
I'm still goin' with Brian Cox - I will always see Patrick Stewart as Professor X from X-Men.

thankfully i never saw that movie

[Risico]

what about Ian McClellan?

[kevrichardson]

i tend to think of Ian McKellan as a great (future) Bond villian . i remember his Hamlet . Ironically , i still think of him as one of the great one . As "M" , who knows he a great actor might be able to pull it off. Brain Cox , no don't think so . I know this post is for Bond 22 , which is well inthe futrue . Is Dench contracted to do Bond 21 ? Helen Mirren i think would be great as Nena Blofeld , if For Special Services were ever done. Vanessa Redgraves to over powering , but then again we could cast Dalton as Bill Tanner !!