Did anyone get who they wished for in CR?

Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,369MI6 Agent
in Casino Royale - Bond 21 (2006)
There was a lot of speculation about the casting of CR back in the day. But did anyone get the actor /actress they suggested before casting was announced? Mine were Dominic West playing 007, Jennifer Connelly filling (tee-hee) the part of Vesper and Mos Def or Sam Rockwell playing Leiter. In other words, my suggestions weren't followed ...
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  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    edited May 2007
    My suggestions weren't followed either. I didn't have a preference for Felix, but my preferences for 007 and Eva were Clive Owen and *Monica Bellucci.

    *Actually, my first suggestion for Vesper was our very own Alessandra, but that was until I was informed that she was unavailable.
    "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
    edited May 2007
    For Le Chiffre, I'd been hoping for more of a twisted 'father figure' type, as he appears in the novel...and David Suchet was my own preference. For Vesper, I was hoping they would go for a 'Hitchcock Blonde' effect with Vesper...perhaps Naomi Watts. For Felix Leiter, I again went to the source material---Leiter was a tall, lanky Texan in the books---my choice was Barry Pepper.

    Would've been a far different picture, and it's hard to quarrel with the success they had along their chosen route {[]

    At any rate, I'm one of only six people on Earth (apparently!) who find Eva Green quite appealing... :x
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  • arthur pringlearthur pringle SpacePosts: 366MI6 Agent
    I wanted Gerard Butler as Bond but out of the actors who were revealed to be on Eon's radar I liked Alex O'Lachlan. Post Casino Royale I've seen Sam Worthington in a few films and can see why he was strongly considered. I would have no major problem with him being the next James Bond. I didn't mind Eva but I thought Mads was bland. Also I'm bored to tears with Judi Dench and had hoped she would give way to a Tom Wilkinson type as M.
  • blackbondblackbond Posts: 14MI6 Agent
    Dan Same wrote:
    My suggestions weren't followed either. I didn't have a preference for Felix, but my preferences for 007 and Eva were Clive Owen and *Monica Bellucci.

    *Actually, my first suggestion for Vesper was our very own Alessandra, but that was until I was informed that she was unavailable.

    my choices for !!! but I am happy with the ways things panned out.
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  • NightshooterNightshooter In bed with SolitairePosts: 2,917MI6 Agent
    I didn't like a single candidate up until I watched Layer Cake after DC had been announced. Well, you know the rest.

    As for everyone else, I liked Rose Byrne originally, but I think Eva was a much better choice.

    So, basically, EON can cast better than I can. IMO, anyway.
  • bluemanblueman PDXPosts: 1,667MI6 Agent
    I wanted DC for Bond (surprise! ;) ). The rest I went round and round on, thought Green would make a great vesper but never thought EON would cast her, then she did and I was estactic. I was less concerned about Le Chiffre as I figured they'd make him somewhat-to-quite a bit different in the film, so really had no strong pull for anybody, just lots of what ifs. Really like Mads.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,369MI6 Agent
    I just saw FHM's 100 sexiest women feature, and Eva Green did quite well. So don't worry, Loeffelholz, you are not alone!
  • FutureBond44FutureBond44 Posts: 5MI6 Agent
    When I first heard it was ganna be the "first Bond movie" I instantly thought of Bernard Lee for M just for one more time along with Cec Linder as Felix and Lois Maxwell as moneypenny. When I saw that M was still Judith i was ****ed not only moneypenny was gone and was a guy and that Felix Leiter. It was to good to be true but u cant make a a new Bond and change every single characters sex and race. Even from Goldeneye to now. Its just not right. So no i did not get my wishes
  • NightshooterNightshooter In bed with SolitairePosts: 2,917MI6 Agent
    Bernard Lee is dead, my friend. It would be hard for him to play M again.
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,917Chief of Staff
    Cec Linder is also deceased. Lois Maxwell is thankfully still with us, although at 80 years old and having had some health problems she's not up for any more films.
  • HardyboyHardyboy Posts: 5,907Chief of Staff
    For Bond, Hugh Jackman was my favorite, followed in no particular order by Clive Owen, Gerard Butler, and even Ioan Gruffudd. I was horrified by the casting of Craig, but I've since changed my tune. For Le Chiffre I thought either David Suchet or Alfred Molina would have been perfect; and I really didn't give much thought to Leiter, Mathis, or Vesper. . .but I did like the looks of Rose Byrne, and after seeing her in Marie Antoinette, I still think she could be a good Bond girl. But I think the cast chosen by EON is fine--easily the best ensemble work in a Bond film in years.
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  • Klaus HergescheimerKlaus Hergescheimer Posts: 332MI6 Agent
    Dan Same wrote:
    My suggestions weren't followed either. I didn't have a preference for Felix, but my preferences for 007 and Eva were Clive Owen and *Monica Bellucci.

    *Actually, my first suggestion for Vesper was our very own Alessandra, but that was until I was informed that she was unavailable.

    Monica Bellucci was too old for Vesper. When thinking of an actress, think of someone Eva's age. Unless you want to completely change the nature of the character of Vesper, which doesn't seem to be a stretch since you seem to have wanted to fundamentally change the tone of the story of CR in the run up to the film's production and release.

    As for the question at hand... aside from very minute issues, yes: I got exactly what I wanted, in terms of who I wanted as Bond and the end film product.
  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    edited December 2007
    Klaus Hergescheimer wrote:
    Monica Bellucci was too old for Vesper. When thinking of an actress, think of someone Eva's age.
    Perhaps you're right that she's too old. Another actress whom I wouldn't have minded was Rose Byrne.
    Klaus Hergescheimer wrote:
    Unless you want to completely change the nature of the character of Vesper, which doesn't seem to be a stretch since you seem to have wanted to fundamentally change the tone of the story of CR in the run up to the film's production and release.
    Well, that would have been nice, but that was not my consideration when constructing a wish list.
    "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
  • John DrakeJohn Drake On assignmentPosts: 2,564MI6 Agent
    Just after DAD, there was a lot of speculation that Clive Owen would be the next Bond and I thought he would have been perfect. However, as more time went on and it became clear that they were going to do a reboot, it became clear that Owen would have been to old for this Bond. After that I just wanted Eon to make the right choices.

    I would have been happy with either of Spooks leading men, Matthew McFadyen or Rupert Penry-Jones. Another favourite of mine would have been Paul Blackthorne who made a great villain in Season 3 of 24. I was surprised Craig got it, but I've admired his work since Our Friends in the North a decade ago and thought it his casting was an inspired, leftfield choice.

    My big worry was the rumour that Thandie Newton would get cast as Vesper. Bloody awful actress. Thankfully, Eva Green, got the part. I'd seen a lot of her in The Dreamers and liked what I saw. :D Mads Mikkelson I'd seen in Open Hearts and the Scottish/Danish co-production Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself. He has a world-weary screen presence that I thought makes him an interesting actor. I don't think CR got the best out of him, but that's not his fault. Jeffrey Wright is one of the best actors around and I hope they bring him back as Felix and give him something to do this time.
  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    edited May 2007
    Dan Same wrote:
    My suggestions weren't followed either. I didn't have a preference for Felix, but my preferences for 007 and Eva were Clive Owen and *Monica Bellucci.

    *Actually, my first suggestion for Vesper was our very own Alessandra, but that was until I was informed that she was unavailable.

    *enter flattery and embarassment for the compliment* ;% Dan, I think I owe you a drink at the very least! :D

    I certainly wasn't available to kiss Daniel Craig whom I did not want as Bond and whom I haven't changed my mind on.:v (Sorry to me he is just not right. Just my preference clearly). Had they cast Hugh Jackman (whom I still strongly want as Bond :x), I would totally have made myself available for the part of Vesper. :))
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,471MI6 Agent
    Which part of Vesper? ;) :D
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  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    Napoleon Plural wrote:
    Which part of Vesper? ;) :D

    :)) :))

    The lips? Without all that bright red lipstick though. (Stains on the tuxedo shirt..not elegant!) :D
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    edited May 2007
    Alessandra wrote:
    *enter flattery and embarassment for the compliment* ;% Dan, I think I owe you a drink at the very least! :D

    I certainly wasn't available to kiss Daniel Craig whom I did not want as Bond and whom I haven't changed my mind on. (Sorry to me he is just not right. Just my preference clearly). Had they cast Hugh Jackman (whom I still strongly want as Bond :x), I would totally have made myself available for the part of Vesper. :))
    With the casting of Craig, I'm not surprised that you became unavailable. ;) It would have been great to see a Bond film with you and Jackman; perhaps you will be available for Bond 24, should Jackman's schedule open up?
    "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    edited May 2007
    Dan Same wrote:
    With the casting of Craig, I'm not surprised that you became unavailable. ;) It would have been great to see a Bond film with you and Jackman; perhaps you will available for Bond 24, should Jackman's schedule open up?

    *blushing again* Perhaps. As in I'm already running to the set, using a time machine to project me into the future with Hugh? :))
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • HardyboyHardyboy Posts: 5,907Chief of Staff
    Sheesh! 8-) Get a room--or a PM. It's all about the topic, friends, the topic!
    Vox clamantis in deserto
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,471MI6 Agent
    The Topic? Is that the same as Marianne Faithful's Mars Bar?
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

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  • roguespy007roguespy007 Posts: 5MI6 Agent
    I was happy with the casting. I thought Eva and Mads both did a great job with their roles. I do hope that they will keep Jeffrey Wright as Felix. He's a good actor, plus they tend to recast Felix every single time you turn around. While I've enjoyed Dame Judi as M, I was hoping that they would recast that role. I did miss out on seeing Q and Moneypenny in this movie. I thought there were times they could have been fit in, as a way to reintroduce them. I was happy with Daniel Craig as Bond. I saw "Layer Cake" about the time all the casting news was starting up. He was amazing in that picture, so I had no problems with him as Bond. I was glad that they didn't get a big name actor like Hugh Jackman, etc. I thought the movie had great casting. I'm hoping they keep that up with Bond 22.
  • FutureBond44FutureBond44 Posts: 5MI6 Agent
    Nightshooter wrote:
    Bernard Lee is dead, my friend. It would be hard for him to play M again.

    No crap they are dead thats why i didnt get who i wanted
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,369MI6 Agent
    Yes, on topic would be nice ...
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Not a soul.

    I wanted Gerard Butler as Bond, either Ben Kingsley or Brian Cox as LeChiffre, Jean Reno as Mathis, Rose Byrne as Vesper, Geoffrey Palmer as M .... I could go on

    Still, I loved CR and thought everyone was excellent, so it was a good job the producers didn't listen to me.
  • Thunderbird 2Thunderbird 2 East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,817MI6 Agent
    If I have learned anything from the 007 films it is never jump the gun on casting decisions! I am ashamed to admit when Mr Craig was announced as the new Bond on the Thames publicity routine, I was not impressed. (I was in a public place, so I could see, not hear.) As far as I am concerned he is the best 007 yet, one I can relate to on some levels. - No offense to the other actors.

    What else has Eva Green done? She was amazing as Vesper.
    This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
  • HardyboyHardyboy Posts: 5,907Chief of Staff
    Thunderbird 2 wrote:
    What else has Eva Green done? She was amazing as Vesper.

    Well, as we've been discussing in this thread, you can see all but Eva's tonsils in Bernardo Bertelluci's The Dreamers; and she was also the female lead in Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven.
    Vox clamantis in deserto
  • Son Of BarbelSon Of Barbel Posts: 227MI6 Agent
    Surely
    Everyone
    As well as me
    Never wanted any other bond than a

    Certain
    Once unknown
    Now world famous but
    Nearly retired quite
    Elderly not unfamiliar to the
    Role of bond
    You can guess who I mean
    ;)
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,799Chief of Staff
    edited July 2007
    Son Of Barbel wrote:
    Surely
    Everyone
    As well as me
    Never wanted any other bond than a

    Certain
    Once unknown
    Now world famous but
    Nearly retired quite
    Elderly not unfamiliar to the
    Role of bond
    You can guess who I mean
    ;)

    Well.......

    To mention,
    In passing,
    My choice to

    Don the tux
    Again would have
    Left me
    Totally happy and
    Obviously in
    Nirvana

    :D
    YNWA 97
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,917Chief of Staff
    edited July 2007
    Sir Miles wrote:
    Well.......

    To mention,
    In passing,
    My choice to

    Don the tux
    Again would have
    Left me
    Totally happy and
    Obviously in
    Nirvana

    :D

    That would have been my
    Ideal as well, Sir
    Miles. Sir Sean, much as I love him, is too
    Old
    These days.
    However,
    You may say, with Bond

    Dates are sometimes, or
    Always best
    Left ignored.
    To conclude, this is
    Only a bit of fun.
    Not to be taken too seriously! :D
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