the worst mistake they could have made

00Baxter00Baxter Posts: 14MI6 Agent
:o this shocked me when i first heard of it but while the were casting for the role of james bond hugh jackman was being considerd :o i know for a fact though there were people who wanted him to play james :s how do u think that would have gone? ?:)
"shaken not stirred"

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  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
    Welcome to AJB, 00Baxter! {[]

    I think that the unconventional choice (at the time) of Daniel Craig has paid off magnificently for Eon---opinions will vary ;)

    But I think they could've done far worse than Hugh Jackman. I think he could have done a smashing Bond...and still might, although chances fade with each passing year. The man can transition from song-and-dance to Wolverine---and does each of them very well. I won't be the one to say he's incapable of being James Bond; perhaps his already-existing marquee status made him too expensive for them out of the starting gate.

    As it stands, I expect Craig to do another couple, and then perhaps Henry Cavill takes over. But I'd be most interested to see what Jackman could do in the tux.
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  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,467MI6 Agent
    Well the finale of Swordfish has Jackman done up in Connery's Goldfinger attire (brown suit) and looking good, it's a Bond-like finale too as he is held hostage and must observe the villain pulling off his dastardly stunt.

    Jackman may have been too old and established to be novice Bond in CR, however. Too well known anyway, Craig's newness aided him in that respect.

    I don't know why you find it shocking to have Jackman as Bond, though he does err on the camp side of things and that was cited against him at the time, too 'fey'.
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  • bondaholic007bondaholic007 LondonPosts: 878MI6 Agent
    It wouldn't of been so bad, not as bad as if they had Clive Owen 8-)

    hugh_jackman_at_mortons2.jpg

    Not keen on the smile :#
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    well, I am sure, that he can do at least one different smile though {:)
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

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  • 00Baxter00Baxter Posts: 14MI6 Agent
    It wouldn't of been so bad, not as bad as if they had Clive Owen 8-)

    hugh_jackman_at_mortons2.jpg

    Not keen on the smile :#
    guesse so.... but not to sure. dont know if id :x him as bond but that pic reminds me of bronsen and we dont want that again 8-)
    "shaken not stirred"
  • Alec 006Alec 006 Sydney, AustraliaPosts: 211MI6 Agent
    You know what though? Let's get lateral.
    Hugh Jackman for a Bond bad guy. Now that would be seriously bloody cool.
    It worked well for Sean Bean.
    I'll mention it to Hugh next time I see him. -{
    Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.
    Oscar Wilde
  • 00Baxter00Baxter Posts: 14MI6 Agent
    Alec 006 wrote:
    You know what though? Let's get lateral.
    Hugh Jackman for a Bond bad guy. Now that would be seriously bloody cool.
    hmm.... nice idea :)
    "shaken not stirred"
  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    I wouldn't have been shocked at all if Jackman had been hired as Bond; I think he would have been terrific, and far superior to Craig. He was not my first choice, however because I was hoping that another particular actor would play Bond:
    It wouldn't of been so bad, not as bad as if they had Clive Owen 8-)
    :o Owen is exactly whom I wanted to replace Brosnan, who was my all-time second favourite Bond. I think that Owen would have been incredible, and after seeing Sin City, my feelings were confirmed. He's a fantastic actor IMO, suave, dangerous, great looking but also interesting looking, terrific in action scenes and I think he could have been one of the all-time great Bonds. :D
    "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
  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    00Baxter wrote:
    but that pic reminds me of bronsen and we dont want that again 8-)
    Yes we do. :v :D
    "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
  • Alec 006Alec 006 Sydney, AustraliaPosts: 211MI6 Agent
    Dan Same wrote:
    I wouldn't have been shocked at all if Jackman had been hired as Bond; I think he would have been terrific, and far superior to Craig. He was not my first choice, however because I was hoping that another particular actor would play Bond:
    It wouldn't of been so bad, not as bad as if they had Clive Owen 8-)
    :o Owen is exactly whom I wanted to replace Brosnan, who was my all-time second favourite Bond. I think that Owen would have been incredible, and after seeing Sin City, my feelings were confirmed. He's a fantastic actor IMO, suave, dangerous, great looking but also interesting looking, terrific in action scenes and I think he could have been one of the all-time great Bonds. :D


    I think Clive Owen was brilliant in The International, he got the part spot on. Nervous, scared who wouldn't be really? Also damn good fun in Duplicity.
    But when it comes to Bond, Daniel Craig is 24 carat, 100%, Perfect 10 nailing that part down. He's my No.1 Bond. It's great to have a blonde in the part finally.

    So what about some bad guy suggestions? Serious ones that have Bond's training, guile and talent, I mean Greene Planet and Quantum are threats to Bond, but neither Dominic Greene or Mister White are a personal threat in a dark alley are they? {:)
    Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.
    Oscar Wilde
  • Gothic ZMGothic ZM VA, USAPosts: 110MI6 Agent
    I admit that I am really not a fan of Hugh Jackman, but I don't think he could have been the worst choice. I mean, I remember reading an article way back when they announced looking for a new Bond and which Ben Affleck was actually considered at one point, which would certainly be a bigger mistake than Jackman.
    "A dry martini, in a deep champagne goblet. Three measures of Gordons, one of Vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until its ice cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?" - Ian Fleming's 'Casino Royale'

    "We're just too different... I mean, you're dead...." - Tim Burton's 'Corpse Bride'
  • Alec 006Alec 006 Sydney, AustraliaPosts: 211MI6 Agent
    Ben Affleck? That would have been suicide for Eon. Whatever next? Ben Stiller?
    Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.
    Oscar Wilde
  • 00Baxter00Baxter Posts: 14MI6 Agent
    Alec 006 wrote:
    Ben Affleck? That would have been suicide for Eon. Whatever next? Ben Stiller?
    ben stiller as bond... dont give them any ideas :v
    "shaken not stirred"
  • Gothic ZMGothic ZM VA, USAPosts: 110MI6 Agent

    That's how I wear suits as well. Very casually....
    "A dry martini, in a deep champagne goblet. Three measures of Gordons, one of Vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until its ice cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?" - Ian Fleming's 'Casino Royale'

    "We're just too different... I mean, you're dead...." - Tim Burton's 'Corpse Bride'
  • ddddyyyyddddyyyy Posts: 2MI6 Agent
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