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[taxman2001]

Roebuck where did they announce it? Are there any web links etc to a story?

if this is the case then I think Cussler may be the one left out of the loop ...

[Roebuck]

You really didn't see it? The news was covered by Cinescape, Yahoo Movies, and Chud.com (among others).

[taxman2001]

Those were just rumours ... nothing has been confirmed.

[crashdrive]

According to 'The Hollywood Reporter' Matthew McConaughey is in final negotiations to star in and executive produce Crusader Entertainment's big-screen adaptation of Clive Cussler's 1992 novel "Sahara" for director Breck Eisner. The project will begin production in the fall, with Paramount Pictures distributing. Looks like it's a done deal.

[taxman2001]

It would appear that Cusader Entertainment have just officially announced today McConaughey is Dirk Pitt.

[crashdrive]

It appears that your source is a little outdated, since Hollywood Reported made this announcement on April 14th.

[mkkbb]

After seeing Xmen 2 my opinion of Jackman being the next Bond has increased incredibly. His wit and deliverance of the one-liners was soooo good, done with ease and great facial expressions. Reminded me of Sean Connery's deliverance of lines.

While Brosnan is probably my favourite Bond he does seem to have a problem with the one-liners. Jackman was superb with them. Very good actor too.

[taxman2001]

Okay first of all the Hollywood Reporter story wasn't the official announcement. It's a bit like reading that Eric Sykes is playing M in Bond 21. Until it's officially announced it's all speculation.

And I personally cannot see Jackman as Bond.

He's already got the role of a lifetime as Wolverine. And would he want to commit to the role of Bond when it appears that 3 of the 5 actors who have played the character will have done so for at least 5 films.

[crashdrive]

Yes he would. In interviews he has stated repeatedly that he would love to play Bond. And since EON insist actors sign a three picture deal, I don't think Jackman has any problem playing Bond for several films.

[taxman2001]

But he also stated repeatedly that he wanted to play Dirk Pitt ...

Until he signs on the line and appears on the big screen I'm not gonna hold my breath.

[DieAnotherDay57]

kool dude and he would be a good bond i mean he has the acting good and fighting his good with the girls and could drive a cool car and use cool gadgets. Also he does look good in a suite and he looks good.
Yes i am a guy and because i said that he looks good dosent mean im gay it just means that when im watching the movie I wont be irratated of him.

[crashdrive]

It looks like Jackman won't be the most likeliest candidate for much longer. The Age reports that at the Cannes Film Festival, its been revealed that Hugh Jackman is tipped to play the lead role in this $70 million biblical epic about the Persian leader King Cyrus in 500 BC. The first Achaemenian Emperor, Cyrus was well known for founding the famous Persian Empire and leading it in numerous military victories including Babylon although he was seen as a liberator rather than a conqueror as he allowed many nations to keep their way of life unchanged. Joining Jackman are Angelina Jolie and Sir Sean Connery who are also tipped to be parts of the project that will feature a cast of around 10,000 extras.

[Tarl_Cabot]

I think Hugh Jackman is a lock unless they find a newcomer who screams Bond. Jackman is much more of a star than Pierce already and I doubt he'd decline a steady job saving the world every two years(let's hope it's 2).I think he'd do a great job if he gets good material.He needs to bulk down though. Bond is a lean and mean type.

[Mousey]

Going back to what was almost like Clive Owen vs. Hugh Jackman, I would have to go with Mr Owen. I have thought for ages now that he should be the next Bond, followed closely by American actor Martin Cummins (don't ask me why, I just do).

Ask me why I think Owen should though, by all means.

He, for me, just has the look and seeing images of him in Croupier in the tux just made me want to see him as 007 even more.

Dalton is my favourite Bond and I agree with those who think he would be a Dalton II. Therefore, I think it would be interesting to see if a Dalton similar could rival him in my mind. So, rather selfishly, I think Owen should also be cast as Bond down to curiosity, as well as the fact that he is the best candidate.

[BONDFINESSE 007]

i would choose jackman if i had to choose, cause lord knows owen is way to ugly to be james bond

[Jriv71]

Jackman is perfect. Period. I'm just afraid that by the time Brosnan is done with, let's say, Bond 22 in 2007, the next would be in 2009 or 2010 (the year we make contact) and he wouldn't want to do it anymore. He'll be even bigger then. I don't have a problem with him being a huge star, but the point is, it's not as though Pierce is done. (Even though he's starting to look old.) That would put Jackman 7 years away.

[JmesBond2001]

Jackman doesn't fly with me as a Bond, I just don't see it.

[the007JamesBond]

Wanna a drink Martini, Bub?? *rofl*
Hugh Jackman is Australian, not English-Man. I read and swear it. He has green-brown eyes and non black hairs, brown hairs, no scars. But isn't perfect with Hugh Jackman (It is mine Fan of X-Men). And he is now 35 years old.... I love Hughs bread how Wolverine-Look

I hate very much Robbie Williams, he's sucks!!!!

I've heard, that Pierce want to play second Bond (22). Isn't rumour? I swear, Pierce want to play in Bond 21 and then maybe Bond 22. I'm glad, that Pierce thinks anyone...

[crashdrive]

I just had to share with you this first picture of Jackman from the film 'Van Helsing'. Does he look cool or what?

[Loomis]

Originally posted by crashdrive
 
Does he look cool or what?

Er, no, not particularly. And certainly not Bondian.

[crashdrive]

And never said he looked Bondian. Far from it. And I think that's a good thing. A lot of people are concerned that Jackman should not play because audiences will see him as 'Wolverine' or 'Van Helsing' and not 'James Bond'. But because the former two characters are so totally different from Bond, I think people won't have a problem accepting Jackman as Bond the second he walks in the room wearing a tux and ordering a wodka martini.

P.s. I do think he looks very cool in that 'Van Helsing' shot

[Loomis]

Originally posted by crashdrive

But because the former two characters are so totally different from Bond, I think people won't have a problem accepting Jackman as Bond the second he walks in the room wearing a tux and ordering a wodka martini.

Perhaps (and that new pic is much more Bondian, crashdrive:) - well, of course it is, anything would be after that Van Helsing still) , but I still can't get excited about the idea of Jackman donning the tux. I'm afraid that my first reaction, were he to be cast, would be: oh great, Eon's playing it ultra-safe and now we're going to have a whole bunch of Brosnan-style outings with this bland pretty boy. I admit that that's only prejudice talking, though.

[the007JamesBond]

He played in the movie "Van Helsing" as Indy-Hat, to mix it that.... I believe that the movie will to see great. I'll see absolute this his movie "Van Helsing" !!!!
@crashdrive: Holy, yeah really COOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLL. I like it so very much!!!
@Loomis: Grrr, but why? Isn't cool picture?

[Jmart007]

I truthfully think that Hugh Jackman has the best look for James Bond. All the others just don't look the part (at least from my point of view). To me Owen looks like he would be a Bond without a personality. He's not good looking to be Bond. Also, what's with this Bond doesn't have to be handsome, talk? BOND NEEDS TO BE HANDSOME. Eye candy for the ladies. If Bond were to not be handsome, you would lose a good chunk of the women crowds. All of the Bond's so far have been good looking. Anyways, back to Owen. People are calling him Dalton II. Do we really want a Dalton II? Don't get me wrong, I thought Dalton was great as Bond, but not again. Also I could be wrong, but didn't both of Dalton's movies bomb at the box office? I think most fans didn't like Dalton too much because he was too serious with little humor. Even though Fleming's Bond didn't have too much humor, the movie version of the character must have some. Like Roger Moore's movies before Octopussy. A View to A Kill was at least a little more serious.

Hugh Jackman is a name that will get people's attention. I think truthfully if they brought Clive Owen in, the movie wouldn't do well at the box office and after the whole money issues in 90', the producers want this franchise to still be profitable.

Look at it from a non die hard Bond fan's point of view. Would you be attracted to a movie with Hugh Jackman or Clive Owen? I think most people would choose Jackman. That's why I think EON would take Jackman over Owen. And besides, Jackman is a good actor, who looks the part of James Bond and also has the same sense of humor as Brosnan and Connery have. I can picture him in the tux. Also, this may not be the best example of a Bond action sequence to picture him in, but I can picture him riding the hovercraft at the begining of Die Another Day. I can picture him doing most of the stunts that Bond has done in the past movies. I can't picture Owen doing any of these stunts, but maybe that's just me.

My top 2 choices would be

1. Hugh Jackman
2. Christian Bale (when 2006 rolls around, how old would he be?)
I think Bond can get away with being 30-33 to start off with, as long as he looks his age.

I can picture these guys the best saying, "My name is Bond, James Bond".

[the007JamesBond]

lol, that is the sound of voice : "My name is Bond, James Bond" in Jackman's speak. If I'd hear when he speaks. That's my favourite quote "My Name is Bond, James Bond."

[Loomis]

Originally posted by Jmart007

Look at it from a non die hard Bond fan's point of view. Would you be attracted to a movie with Hugh Jackman or Clive Owen? I think most people would choose Jackman. That's why I think EON would take Jackman over Owen.  

You're quite right. The Bond movies are not made for hardcore fans, let alone Fleming purists. They are made for the masses (and would not have prospered the way they have done otherwise). From a commercial point of view - the only one that counts when trying to drum up financing for a picture on the scale of a Bond outing - Jackman would seem to be an overwhelmingly smarter choice than Owen.

Originally posted by Jmart007

Anyways, back to Owen. People are calling him Dalton II. Do we really want a Dalton II?  

I do, because I'm a big Dalton fan. Still, as crashdrive has pointed out, there's no guarantee that Owen's approach to the Bond role would in any way echo Dalton's. It's just the way it seems to a number of CBners, myself included: Jackman would be Brosnan II, while Owen would be Dalton II. I admit that such suppositions are groundless.

[JimmyBond]

I think Jackman is the furthest away from Brosnan as you can get, so to say he'd just be a Brosnan II is a bit baseless. Not arguing with you Loomis as I know you already agree to this point, but I just thought I'd get my say in

[crashdrive]

I have to agree. Brosnan was the perfect combination of Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton. He had Seans macho attitude, Moore's distinguished presence and Daltons intensity. Jackman however is far more like Connery. He's macho, tough (eventhough he's a pussycat in real life) and a bit blue collar. That's what Jackman will bring to the part. He can act distinguished (see 'Kate & Leopold') and he can bring intensity (see his early stuff and also 'X2'), but I think audience will love him because he's very close to Sean. He'll bring back that old fashioned macho sex appeal. And that appeal made Bond the man he is today on screen.

[Jmart007]

Originally posted by Loomis


I do, because I'm a big Dalton fan. Still, as crashdrive has pointed out, there's no guarantee that Owen's approach to the Bond role would in any way echo Dalton's. It's just the way it seems to a number of CBners, myself included: Jackman would be Brosnan II, while Owen would be Dalton II. I admit that such suppositions are groundless.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I thought Dalton was great as Bond. License to Kill and The Living Daylights are great movies. However I don't think most of the general public liked Dalton that much as James Bond and I get the feeling the same would be said for Clive Owen (But I could be dead wrong in saying that). From looking at Owen's pictures and seeing his BMW films he seems to me that he would play Bond the same way Dalton did, but that is only a guess. And seeing as the general public didn't like the way Dalton played Bond, I don't think they would take that same chance again with Owen.

I believe someone said on here in an earlier post (or it may have been another thread completely, I forget) that Jackman is already typecast as Wolverine and if he were in a James Bond movie, people would think of him only as Wolverine and not as James Bond, I disagree with that. For me, once a James Bond movie begins I only notice what happens in the film and try not to think of what this actor has been in before this movie. If I were to think that way, I don't think I would like most movies. However I have gone against what I have said sometimes when I see Brosnan in a non Bond film. Like in The Tailor of Panama. I saw him as being an evil James Bond, but that was obviously what he was trying to do in making that film. But to get back on point, most Brosnan non Bond movies I see, I breifly say to myself oh look its Bond but in another movie and then quickly go back to watching the movie. I think most people would do this if Jackman were to take over and not really see him as being Wolverine, but as James Bond.

[JimmyBond]

Roger was basically known as the Saint before he became Bond, and that didnt seem to be a problem for the general public. In fact, I think the producers encouraged Moore to distance himself from the characters trademarks (raised eyebrows, etc.).

Besides, if any of Jackman's films will suffer due to being typecast, it might be the movie with him as Van Helsing, if people can accept him in a different role, than surely they can accept him as Bond.