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[cvheady007]

So what does all of this tell you? That perhaps the pathetic final four could be real...not a good sign for James Bond's future.

[Qwerty]

They're really not that bad. I think fans are worrying about this all far too much in my opinion.

[trumanlodge89]

They're really not that bad. I think fans are worrying about this all far too much in my opinion.

thank you

[cvheady007]

They're really not that bad. I think fans are worrying about this all far too much in my opinion.

thank you

OK...not "that bad"...but I don't want to settle when it comes to James Bond. I hope we don't have to. If one of these guys can dazzle me, great, but I hope it isn't a case of settling.

[Seannery]

Daniel Craig is beginning "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" next month.  Seems unlikely that filming would end before January.  Also seems unlikely he could film Casino Royale in January, if he has to promote the film.

Good.

Like Butler if Eon wanted him there is just enough room in their schedules probably to still do CR--so not quite out of it yet.

[Johnboy007]

[quote name='Seannery' date='19 August 2005 - 12:10'][quote name='Johnboy007' date='19 August 2005 - 15:33']Daniel Craig is beginning "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" next month.

[Loeffelholz]

I never really saw Craig as a serious potential Bond. But he WOULD certainly be a change in direction.

[bryonalston]

If Craig just looked more Bondish then I would be all for him. People used to say that Clive Owen had off-beat, trollish looks which I don't agree with. Clive Owen might not fit the books description, but neither does Connery. However, Daniel Craig looks kind of odd, especially in the face. If he dyed his hair and got a face-lift (not from Roger Moore's doctor) and maybe a nose-job and some other touch-ups, he would be perfect.

[cvheady007]

I never really warmed to the idea of Craig as Bond until closer to now, now that he is "out of contention" (as much as anyone is really out of contention at this point, right?). Agreed, it would definitely be a step in a different direction, but regardless it appears that Casino Royale will be just that. But can Craig be a cold-hearted killer? Yes.

[Forever007]

Thinking positively, they did cast Lazenby out of nowhere years ago and the series survived his mediocre (but good for no acting ability)performance. The series could survive another such mediocre actor to take the heat from Broz being let go, then move on to who they really want once that guy is more free down the road. Say they wanted Owen or Jackman but they're too busy now. Make CR with a nobody if it works they look great, if not get the real guy next time around. It would be a shame to do that with CR though.

Edited by Forever007, 20 August 2005 - 05:06 PM.

[zencat]

[quote name='Johnboy007' date='19 August 2005 - 10:37'][quote name='Seannery' date='19 August 2005 - 12:10'][quote name='Johnboy007' date='19 August 2005 - 15:33']Daniel Craig is beginning "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" next month.

[Forever007]

Looks like EON waited too long figuring that the Bond role would draw mucho attention by actors dying to be the next James Bond. Now they might just have to settle for somebody lesser. Then again they could already have their guy signed alreay and still riding the wave of free press. Maybe nobody wants to follow Broz for fear of rejection and potential harm to their career.

[Loomis]

I am almost 100% certain that Brosnan will be back for CASINO ROYALE. There won't be a new 007 until BOND 22 or BOND 23.

[SecretAgentFan]

That would be great - but what do you make of the Entertainment Weekly interview? Doesn

[Loomis]

No, it seems a storm in a teacup, if that.

Indeed, a certain amount of "bad blood" reported in the media may even prove advantageous for Brosnan, Eon and Sony. After all, everyone likes a "comeback", especially those involving the reconciliation of showbiz rifts. Look at, I dunno, Pink Floyd reuniting for Live8.

[Xenia_Onatopp]

[quote name='tdalton' date='16 August 2005 - 15:11'][quote name='Xenia_Onatopp' date='16 August 2005 - 14:16']Just want to add that Gerard Butler is 99% out of the running since he's just taken on the role of King Leonidas in Frank Miller's "300."

[Pussfeller]

It must take dangerous quantities of wishful thinking to interpret these recent developments as evidence that Brosnan will be back, rather than as added assurance that his stint is over. I can see absolutely no chance at all of him returning--now more so than ever. Go ahead and wait for the announcement. Wait until filming begins, if that's what it takes. He won't be back. As far as I'm concerned, that's the only thing we can be sure about at this point.

Brosnan loyalists have taken every opportunity to mention John Gavin and James Brolin, two men who were signed to play Bond but who never stepped in front of the camera. I can't see how their circumstances match the circumstances of Brosnan's departure. Roger Moore never publicly repudiated the producers. EON never stated unequivocally that he would not be returning. There was never such a long hiatus between two Roger Moore films. And I doubt that the general public was aware that Gavin or Brolin had been cast, since it was all happening behind closed doors. Today we have the Internet and online entertainment rumour-mills. Thanks to Internet news services, it's now common knowledge that Brosnan does not intend to come back, and moreover that he detests EON's handling of the franchise. Even if EON wanted to "lure him back", due to some masochistic desire to humiliate themselves publicly, it wouldn't be the simple matter it was in the early 80's. Everyone would see that both parties had blatantly gone back on their word.

[dojaru]

Purefoy...James Purefoy. I went for none of the above since he was not on list.

[Qwerty]

Welcome to the CommanderBond.net Forums, the #1 James Bond site in the world dojaru.

[Forever007]

I almost wish the internet wasn't invented yet! We would not have all these rumors and nothing to show for it. This ridiculous wait after DAD in 2002 is almost intolerable. Talk about alienating your core fans EON. If they indeed screen test new actors all the time, even during Broz's tenure, then why the trouble? I think Sony may be causing EON some trouble here or the they cannot decide without Cubby's keen eye.

[Forever007]

Just saw a great photo of Ralph Fiennes in TIME magazine and he looks very Bond. At 42 though he's probably too old for the role but he screams Hoagy Carmichael type Bond. I'd prefer him to Purefoy as he is a much better actor.

[Seannery]

Just saw a great photo of Ralph Fiennes in TIME magazine and he looks very Bond.  At 42 though he's probably too old for the role but he screams Hoagy Carmichael type Bond.  I'd prefer him to Purefoy as he is a much better actor.

I mentioned Ralph Fiennes also--he'd be a fine Bond if he'd take the role and his age is fine if Eon goes for the regular age Bond which they may.

[MargotCash]

My rich fantasy life gives me two "next Bond" options:

1. American Indian actor Jay Tavare. He lived in Britain as a boy and has the accent down cold.
Jay's Web Site
Jay's IMDB Page

2. English actor Jason Statham. Have you seen him fight? Mercy!
Jason's IMDB page

[medrecess]

have a look and givu ur opinion.

[Seannery]

have a look and givu ur opinion.

Who is he? How old? What's his name? He's an actor I presume?

[Bondian]

Actually, that pic made me snigger a little. That dog does has have a surprised look on his face with his tongue sticking out.

[Mr. Somerset]

I think the dog looks more like James Bond of the British Secret Service. That man looks like a Calvin Klein underwear model.

[Seannery]

Actually, that pic made me snigger a little. That dog does has have a surprised look on his face with his tongue sticking out. 

Where is your mind at Bondian?

[Qwerty]

Topic merged.

[Bondian]

Where is your mind at Bondian?

Ha-ha. Far removed from any human intelligence my friend.