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[Loomis]

I think we should do a second poll, to see how opinion has shifted over the past several months

I second that.

[Agent 76]

I think we should do a second poll, to see how opinion has shifted over the past several months

I second that.

me too.

[B5Erik]

My first choice is still Hugh Jackman.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again - there's something Connery-esque about him that I really like.

The one thing I trust EON with is the selection of the actors to play Bond. They've generally done a very good job, and even George Lazenby brought something to the table that I liked.

But I would pick Jackman without hesitation if I were in a position to make that call.

[Seannery]

I think we should do a second poll, to see how opinion has shifted over the past several months

I second that.

me too.

If we do would have to update the poll list and drop some actors and add others. Would have to add Adrian Paul, Gerald Butler, Ioann Gruffudd, Jack Davenport to name a few.

[Pussfeller]

So let's do it already. Does anybody have the ability to make a poll? We could just call it "The Next James Bond--Redux", or something like that.

[Loomis]

So let's do it already. Does anybody have the ability to make a poll? We could just call it "The Next James Bond--Redux", or something like that.

Only staff members are able to make polls. We definitely need another one, this time eliminating totally unrealistic candidates like Colin Salmon and Robbie Williams.

Now that we're on the eve of knowing who the new Bond will be (even if the announcement doesn't come for another few months, we're still on the eve of it, in my book), a new poll is required.

[Pussfeller]

Any staff members want to make a new poll?

[royalmile]

Yep, everyone's talking about Dougray Scott right now and he's not even on there...

[Seannery]

Yep, everyone's talking about Dougray Scott right now and he's not even on there...

Yes Scott is another one who should be added.

[Pussfeller]

Let's not forget the fact that the original poll was made before Brosnan's departure was confirmed, and I remember a lot of people who refused to endorse any candidate but Brosnan. A lot of his fans may have voted for "none of the above" just to show their support, which probably explains why about a quarter of the votes are in that column.

Anyway, I would put these choices on the list:

A Clive Owen
B Hugh Jackman
C Dougray Scott
D Other celebrity
E Unknown actor

I've (1) tried to eliminate all the joke candidates like Hugh Grant, Robbie Williams, Colin Farrell, etc.; (2) taken out obvious long-shots like Ewan McGregor, Colin Salmon, etc.; and (3) removed the minor candidates like Jack Davenport, Dominic West, etc., who only end up garnering one percent of the total vote anyway.

The object is to include only serious, likely-to-happen candidates (namely, Hugh, Clive, and Dougray) by name, and lump in all the others under "other". If the "other" column is really high, we could rework the poll, but I doubt that would happen.

As you see, I also include a fifth choice, unknown actor, which refers specifically to a non-celebrity -- somebody none of us has ever heard of, like Connery before Dr. No.

Edited by Pussfeller, 07 February 2005 - 07:35 AM.

[Seannery]

Let's not forget the fact that the original poll was made before Brosnan's departure was confirmed, and I remember a lot of people who refused to endorse any candidate but Brosnan. A lot of his fans may have voted for "none of the above" just to show their support, which probably explains why about a quarter of the votes are in that column. 

Anyway, I would put these choices on the list:

A Clive Owen
B Hugh Jackman
C Dougray Scott
D Other celebrity
E Unknown actor

I've (1) tried to eliminate all the joke candidates like Hugh Grant, Robbie Williams, Colin Farrell, etc.; (2) taken out obvious long-shots like Ewan McGregor, Colin Salmon, etc.; and (3) removed the minor candidates like Jack Davenport, Dominic West, etc., who only end up garnering one percent of the total vote anyway.

The object is to include only serious, likely-to-happen candidates (namely, Hugh, Clive, and Dougray) by name, and lump in all the others under "other". If the "other" column is really high, we could rework the poll, but I doubt that would happen.

As you see, I also include a fifth choice, unknown actor, which refers specifically to a non-celebrity -- somebody none of us has ever heard of, like Connery before Dr. No.

I strongly disagree on limiting it to 3 actors and others. That is way too low. And would be extremely inaccurate in showing where all the support is. Just putting a few "other" categories with just three candidates is way too limiting and artificially shoehorning the poll. Most people tend to vote for full names given instead of "other" categories if that is the only choice they are given. And the real fact is we don't know who REALLY are the serious candidates.

Just eliminate Salmon and Robbie Williams and add those who have been mentioned in polls, papers and sites in the past. With Salmon and Williams gone there are 8 candidates on the list--then add the ones mentioned that have garnered interest in the above mentioned categories and you may get around 15 maybe even up to 20 candidates. Definitely Dougray Scott, Adrian Paul, Ioann Grufudd, Gerald Butler, Jack Davenport--maybe Jeremy Northem. That would be 14 there and maybe a few others I may of missed. Then put an other category.

That would give a more accurate account of who all in this site support instead of artificially limiting the choices for us. I wouldn't be interested in such a narrow poll. And Eon's search could easily be wider than those three choices. And it doesn't hurt at all to have a wide, accurate selection. It would just be more accurate a reflection of the site.

[Pussfeller]

You're probably right. But I would suggest keeping an "unknown actor" choice in addition to the "other" choice.

[spynovelfan]

I think the contenders are

Clive Owen
Dougray Scott
James Purefoy
Ioan Gruffudd
Gerard Butler
A total unknown, or rank outsider like Jack Davenport or Dominic West

Adrian Paul hasn't been a contender since the early 90s.

Colin Salmon and Robbie Williams were publicity stunts.

Colin Farrell has very clearly stated on the record that he does not want the role and does not regard himself as a suitable candidate for it (and suggested they get an unknown).

Christian Bale is Batman.

Ewan McGregor, Jude Law and Hugh Grant are world-famous movie stars, and as likely as Russell Crowe or Brad Pitt.

Hugh Jackman has just signed a massive deal with Disney to produce and star in musicals. While it's non-exclusive, the chances of him juggling this, the X-Men franchise and playing James Bond seem supremely unlikely. I think he has always been as likely as Ewan McGregor, Hugh Grant or Brad Pitt myself and that it's pure wishful thinking on fans' behalfs - but he could always be added to the list, too.

Edited by spynovelfan, 07 February 2005 - 09:00 AM.

[Pussfeller]

That's a really good list, Spynovelfan. I can't really think of any way to improve it, although I don't think I would have have removed Jackman entirely from the running.

[Seannery]

I think the contenders are

Clive Owen
Dougray Scott
James Purefoy
Ioan Gruffudd
Gerard Butler
A total unknown, or rank outsider like Jack Davenport or Dominic West

Adrian Paul hasn't been a contender since the early 90s.

Colin Salmon and Robbie Williams were publicity stunts.

Colin Farrell has very clearly stated on the record that he does not want the role and does not regard himself as a suitable candidate for it (and suggested they get an unknown).

Christian Bale is Batman.

Ewan McGregor, Jude Law and Hugh Grant are world-famous movie stars, and as likely as Russell Crowe or Brad Pitt.

Hugh Jackman has just signed a massive deal with Disney to produce and star in musicals. While it's non-exclusive, the chances of him juggling this, the X-Men franchise and playing James Bond seem supremely unlikely. I think he has always been as likely as Ewan McGregor, Hugh Grant or Brad Pitt myself and that it's pure wishful thinking on fans' behalfs - but he could always be added to the list, too.

When it comes down to it spynovelfan none of us really know who Eon is considering at this point--it's all guess work. None of us despite any of our proclamations of expertise knows for sure. For example Adrian Paul was seriously considered right before DAD in 2001 when there was a short window when Pierce was unsure and Paul is still on the radar. Colin Farrell may deny interest but that means little in phony hollywood. Don't think at all can outright exclude the possibility of Hugh Jackman because of schedule or Ewan McGregor and Hugh Grant as possibilities. Even Bale as unlikely because of Batman shouldn't totally be excluded and anyway if he has support that should be seen. So we shouldn't depend on just your opinion, pussfeller's opinion, my opinion or anyone's for that matter. That is why I advocate a wider list of about 15 candidates even though a few of them I think and I mean just think as in my opinion won't be picked. To have that wider list won't hurt anything and will give the best gauge of support on the site. I also think pussfeller has a great idea to still have a "other" category beyond that.

Edited by Seannery, 07 February 2005 - 03:37 PM.

[Get_MOOre7]

Of that group I say Bale.

[spynovelfan]

[quote name='Seannery' date='7 February 2005 - 15:33']For example Adrian Paul was seriously considered right before DAD in 2001 when there was a short window when Pierce was unsure and Paul is still on the radar.

Edited by spynovelfan, 07 February 2005 - 04:45 PM.

[Seannery]

Very funny --you don't need 500 candidates BUT 15 or so are fine. And with Paul and your point you can say my blanket statement about him is as bad as yours. And that is partly my point the list shouldn't be based on my or your "expertise"--make it wide enough and see what the support is for the various candidates--not just the candidates you or I deem worthy. That is the purpose of the poll for EVERYONE to have a say in that. So you needn't have a ton of candidates BUT a good wide sample.

Edited by Seannery, 07 February 2005 - 05:08 PM.

[Xenia_Onatopp]

I still think there should be a separate Bond movie with all the potential actors playing a schizophrenic Bond, called Bond Interrupted. Haha

[KPDQ]

Should we make it alphabetical according to height cross referenced by birthdate?

[Xenia_Onatopp]

Should we make it  alphabetical according to height cross referenced by birthdate?

How about hair color/eye color, from light to dark?

[Pussfeller]

I just wish someone would make it already. I'm dying to know the results.

[DavidSomerset]

I have made such a poll. why dont you give a try and cast your vote for who you think should be the next Bond?
http://www.misterpol.../990731647.html

Jackman is winning...And Micheal Jackson is scoring higher than Clive Owen!!!

Edited by DavidSomerset, 08 February 2005 - 07:31 AM.

[Daltonfan]

Should the poll be "Who do you think will be the next Bond" or "Who do you think should be the next Bond"?

[Pussfeller]

It should just restate the question of the old poll: something along the lines of "Who do you want to play Bond #6?"

I wouldn't do "Who do you think will be James Bond #6?", because every week there's another rumour and we'd never get a stable result that way. Of course, we could do a weekly poll to see who we think stands the best chance of getting the role.

[Qwerty]

It'd be good to narrow the list down to 15 choices or so, as Seannery says. Only the serious contenders now.

[Qwerty]

BONDING SESSION PIERCE Brosnan was his usual charming self when he caught up with his favourite gossip columnists. The dashing ex-007 star had us swooning (enough already - Ed) at the post-ceremony dinner. His date for the night was his son Sean, 19, who is studing acting at the Central School Of Speech And Drama in London. Lucky Sean was introduced to Miramax boss Harvey Weinstein - not something every drama student gets to do. Pierce - who very kindly said to Jessica when the flash on the camera took time to warm up: "I'll just stand here and stroke your back while we wait" - revealed he wasn't serious about tipping Colin Farrell as the next Bond star. "That was only a joke. I can't really see that happening," he said. "I think Gerard Butler would be great. Colin Salmon would be brilliant but they don't have the bottle. "I know what you're like - you'll say to the next Bond star that he's the best one ever. You won't be loyal to me!"

Source: The Mirror

[lorna99]

I think the next James Bond will be someone who has not been on the list of rumours

If not, who is it then?

[Qwerty]

No James Bond has officially been announced yet. The hot name at the moment seems to be Clive Owen.

[lorna99]

How do you know it is Clive Owen going to be James Bond, as every time he gets ask he denies it and he says it is only rumours