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[Forever007]

TDalton relax my good friend. I too am rather disgusted with EON's 2 year publicity game that changes almost daily. I do not buy the fact they haven't made up their minds either, they know who Bond will be. Butler or Owen is fine by me. I really think Butler would surprise people and become a mega star for the long haul. If Cubby Broccoli was still with us he would listen to his fans and let them know who Bond will be. TDalton's frustration is shared by many here including myself. Lets hope the wait is worth it. If not they could bury Bond forever.

Edited by Forever007, 04 April 2005 - 10:10 PM.

[royalmile]

I do not believe they've decided yet. I think they're taking their time and trying to choose carefully and make the right choice, something I really hope they do.

[Forever007]

Here's a closeup of Gerard Butler as James Bond 007. He can act, he has screen presence and he has the charisma. You decide if he looks the part...

[royalmile]

Nice job on the photo, there!

Yep, he could do a GREAT job as Bond!

Edited by royalmile, 06 April 2005 - 01:22 AM.

[Lady Templar]

I just read that Daniel Craig has been picked as new James Bond

This is the text from AFP


The 37-year-old has been offered a three-film deal by Bond producer Barbara Broccoli and is expected to sign up formally in the next few weeks, The Sun newspaper reported Wednesday.


Craig, a tough-looking character actor who has mixed up appearances in many art-house titles with roles in blockbusters such as "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider", just beat fellow Briton Clive Owen for the role, the report said.


Craig would be the sixth Bond in the official series of films based on the novels by Ian Fleming, following Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and most recent incumbent Pierce Brosnan.


According to The Sun, Owen -- nominated for an Oscar this year for film "Closer" -- had told casting agents he did not want the job, although Broccoli was already favouring Craig.


While Craig remains relatively unknown outside Britain, he is well respected as an actor and also has the necessary reputation for being something of a Bond-esque ladies man, having recently dated supermodel Kate Moss.


Citing an unnamed "movie source", The Sun said that staff working at Eon Productions, which makes the Bond movies, had been told Craig would star in the next films.


"Daniel is the new 007. He is going through the deal with his lawyers. It's a big commitment for a minimum of 10 years, but he has indicated he will take the job," the source said.


Brosnan's last film as Bond was "Die Another Day" in 2002. Since then a string of possible replacements have been mooted, including Britons Jude Law and Ewan McGregor and Australian actors Hugh Jackman and Eric Bana.


Fleming's novels chronicling the adventures of the British spy codenamed 007 were first turned into a film in 1962, with "Dr No".

[Prav_007]

Well from the recent article presented from CBn, I am definelty not going to beleive that Daniel Craig is Bond.

[Forever007]

Although Daniel Craig is a fine actor he is not James Bond. Craig looks much older tha he is at 38 and is rather frail looking compared to the other candidates. He is very unattractive and would not appeal to the masses at all. I truly think that Daniel Craig is going to be Le Chiffre and that's why he screen tested recently. Gerard Butler would be a much better choice and far more appealing to the masses. If Craig is cast as James Bond I will never watch a James Bond film again.

[Seannery]

Although Daniel Craig is a fine actor he is not James Bond. Craig looks much older tha he is at 38 and is rather frail looking compared to the other candidates. He is very unattractive and would not appeal to the masses at all.  I truly think that Daniel Craig is going to be Le Chiffre and that's why he screen tested recently.  Gerard Butler would be a much better choice and far more appealing to the masses.  If Craig is cast as James Bond I will never watch a James Bond film again.

That was also my theory about Craig also--that he is being tested for Le Chiffre. About his suitability to Bond i'm not sure. I'd have to get a closer look at his performances. His looks on first glance don't look promising though.

[Skudor]

I could see him as Le Chiffre; certainly a better fit than for JB.

[Aussie21]

This may sound silly, but has anyone given any thought to Charles Shaughnessy as the next JB? He does meet many of the requirements:
1.) He was born in London.
2.) He's younger than Brosnan.
3.) He's charming and debonair.
4.) He looks exactly like Brosnan.
5.) After listening to Fran Drescher's voice for 6 years on The Nanny, he'd be able to handle any torture scene that EON could imagine up.
Alright, so maybe not the best reasons, but I thought he would have been an obvious choice.

[Blofeld's Cat]

LOL

[tdalton]

[quote name='Seannery' date='6 April 2005 - 10:33'][quote name='Forever007' date='6 April 2005 - 16:23']Although Daniel Craig is a fine actor he is not James Bond. Craig looks much older tha he is at 38 and is rather frail looking compared to the other candidates. He is very unattractive and would not appeal to the masses at all.

[cvheady007]

I must say that I much prefer this article on Yahoo's front page than one proclaiming Daniel Craig as 007 #6:

Shaken, not stirred: James Bond identity remains top secret

[royalmile]

Yes, me too.

[Skudor]

This one was mentioned in an article on MKKBB: Matthew Macfadyen

Interesting direction; much younger looking than many of the others.

[royalmile]

Phew! The very bottom of the barrel can't be far away, can it?

[Qwerty]

This one was mentioned in an article on MKKBB:  Matthew Macfadyen

Interesting direction; much younger looking than many of the others.

Been mentioned a bit before I'm pretty sure. Perhaps by fans on Bond sites.

[BondFan8288]

Alright well i think Pierce Brosnan should stay in it but oh well I guess they have to keep moving on with different actors which sucks. I hope the guy they choose in the end will be the best for the job possible. ~ Rock

[Qwerty]

Hi, welcome to CommanderBond.net, BondFan8288.

[SeanValen00V]

Someone's done a Adrian Paul as Bond site LOL


http://www.apasbond....ges/1/index.htm



Petition has over 2000 signatures, which is quite alot, representative of people wanting him to see him as bond, this forum isn't representative, Paul needs more exposure!!
http://www.petitiono...d/petition.html


I think he'll be a fine Bond, hasn't been known off the tv set as well, but he could pull off a 3 film Bond contract.

Edited by SeanValen00V, 14 April 2005 - 12:24 AM.

[neversaynever]

I saw Enduring Love last night - starring Bond Rumour Candidate #436 Daniel Craig. Having only previously seen photos of him, I was really not keen of him being Bond. He just didn't seem to have that undefinable characteristic about him that I think a Bond actor needs. But having seen him carry the main role in Enduring Love (a great movie, by the way) I really think he could do it. He had an intensity, and a edginess, and a look about him - I really think he could carry it off. Who knows if he'll get the chance - but whereas previously I was in the camp of people who were shocked and alarmed by the mention of his name, now I think he'd be ok.

Now I don't know if there's anyone who's name has popped up that I'd really not want to do it. So I am just going to join the growing number of forumers who are getting tired of all this discussion of the pros, cons and possibilities, and just sit back and wait for an announcement. Whoever it is, I am sure they will be fine.

[Aussie21]

Adrian Paul, the bloke from Highlander? Can't see him as Bond at all.

Does he still have the ponytail?

[Qwerty]

Topic Merged into 'Next James Bond?'

[Pussycat]

Adrian Paul, the bloke from Highlander?  Can't see him as Bond at all.

Does he still have the ponytail? 

No, the ponytail is gone and we're left with dark handsome looks, good acting, athletic ability that exceeds all other candidates, brooding intensity when called for, a sexual appeal and charm for the ladies, and an edgy sense of danger that spells Bond, and the entire package is wrapped in a lovely masculine presentation that doesn't look childlike or delicate.

[Pussycat]

I just went to the petition and viewed some of the sigs and there are 2366 signatures on it and you're right, he is always discounted by many on this forum, when there are people out there who would love to see him as Bond. His name isn't even on the poll. I had to mark "other."

However, I did find this amusing...honest to God, where you sign and can leave a comment...this one said "Moomoo would be better."

LOL

One of you, I presume????

[Seannery]

[quote name='Pussycat' date='14 April 2005 - 04:46']I just went to the petition and viewed some of the sigs and there are 2366 signatures on it and you're right, he is always discounted by many on this forum, when there are people out there who would love to see him as Bond. His name isn't even on the poll.

[Forever007]

Great points Seannery. One fact remains that is glaringly overlooked with Adrian Paul is his age 46. By the time CR hits the screen he'll be 47 pushing 48. Way too old to start a career as 007. OK Roger was 46, but he looked boyish still at 46. Paul looks his age or older. Why would EON hire a guy who would only be able to make 2 or 3 films before aging himself out of the role? They want long term stability in the role and Paul right now isn't the right fit. 10 years ago he would have been great.

Edited by Forever007, 15 April 2005 - 01:19 AM.

[KB 007]

I agree Forever007. It doesn't make sense to replace Brosnan with someone only a few years younger. You might as well just keep Peirce.

I think the best candidate would be 35 but looks mature. And have dark hair and be about 6'2...

Edited by KB 007, 15 April 2005 - 04:34 AM.

[royalmile]

And Scottish..............

[Tanger]

Hmm...