It appears that Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has been approached by the Bond producers to play a small but significant role in Bond 24. Her comments on twitter appear to give the article some validity.
I think you're right TP. The description of him playing a "nemesis of sorts" certainly lends itself to Blofeld. Perhaps it will be written as an ally role who late on is revealed as the behind the scenes orchestrator, likely Blofeld now Eon have the rights.
I think it's fairly unlikely that Eon won't involve Blofeld, having waited so long to get the rights back...
I like Waltz but am concerned that we'll get a more hammy villain, especially if the humour quotient is upped. Whilst I enjoyed Waltz performances in Inglourious and Django, they were admittedly humorous roles...
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
The only film he was in that I didn't like was The green hornet.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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Christoph Waltz is a great choice. He can play sly humour & yet still exude menace, like Ian McKellen as Magneto. A class bit of casting. Hope he's the new Blofeld.
I might add he's one of the few actors I can think of who could utter the line, "I've been expecting you, Mr. Bond." with a sly irony that would avoid cliche.
I think it would be a fantastic piece of casting.
But like people are saying, he obviously suits the "scheming" type of villain rather than being hands on. (Maybe Waltz could play the head of Quantum. I'd love that.)
If true, it's also obvious why they wanted a memorable henchmen like Bautista, Craig v Waltz wouldn't be a very convincing fight.
If Waltz is the villain for Bond 24, Craig has been blessed with some fantastic actors to go up against. Mikkelsen, Bardem and Waltz could easily be part of a list of the best actors around at the minute.
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It appears that Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has been approached by the Bond producers to play a small but significant role in Bond 24. Her comments on twitter appear to give the article some validity.
Waltz is good at playing villans. He has a good mix of menace and humour. My only problem with him is precisely that: he often plays villans. It would be better if they could find someone with his talent who isn't internationally known for playing villans. Then again, Bardem was known for playing villans before SF, and that worked brilliantly!
Said the first time I saw Waltz,in Inglorious Basterds, that he should play a Bond villain. If he is cast as Blofeld, I would be very happy, but I doubt that's the character he will play. He'll probably be someone more like Cristatos.
Looking forward to Waltz as a villain, be good to have a more understated villain after the outlandish Silva.
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Really pleased with the casting of Waltz he is an actor that has great presence on screen. I couldn't be any happier as I can't actually think of any current actors that could play a character with the right mix of sinister genious and cutting/sarcastic humor. An inspired choice IMO.
I also think it must be a well written part, as he's giving up a staring
Role in the new Tarantino movie to do it !
( his Oscars have come from Tarantion films )
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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http://www.christianpost.com/news/james-bond-24-cast-news-indicate-a-tennis-pro-to-play-the-bond-girl-plane-crash-scene-spotted-129620/
Sania Mirza Twitter
https://twitter.com/mirzasania
Says Christoph Waltz will be in Bond24. ( Baz Bamigboye, Daily Mail )
http://collider.com/christoph-waltz-james-bond-24/
By the way: back in 2011 the Skyfall press conference was over for two weeks now, what about a press conference connected with Bond 24?
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Another story about Christoph Waltz joining Bond24. -{
Might he be a new Blofeld ? In the background of the other villain.
http://www.thewrap.com/christoph-waltz-joining-daniel-craig-in-bond-24-will-he-play-the-villain/
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a609962/christoph-waltz-to-star-opposite-daniel-craig-in-bond-24.html
Waltz was a jury member that handed Léa the Palme d'Or last year
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/apr/24/cannes-jury-nicole-kidman-ang-lee-steven-spielberg
I think it's fairly unlikely that Eon won't involve Blofeld, having waited so long to get the rights back...
I like Waltz but am concerned that we'll get a more hammy villain, especially if the humour quotient is upped. Whilst I enjoyed Waltz performances in Inglourious and Django, they were admittedly humorous roles...
I might add he's one of the few actors I can think of who could utter the line, "I've been expecting you, Mr. Bond." with a sly irony that would avoid cliche.
But like people are saying, he obviously suits the "scheming" type of villain rather than being hands on. (Maybe Waltz could play the head of Quantum. I'd love that.)
If true, it's also obvious why they wanted a memorable henchmen like Bautista, Craig v Waltz wouldn't be a very convincing fight.
If Waltz is the villain for Bond 24, Craig has been blessed with some fantastic actors to go up against. Mikkelsen, Bardem and Waltz could easily be part of a list of the best actors around at the minute.
Judging by her twitter, I see subtlety is her strong point!
Another story from the express on Christoph Waltz being in Bond 24.
Question.
Will this be the first time a Double Oscar winner is in a Bond ?
Nope!!! (Go on TP, you figure it out!
My first exposure to Waltz was Inglorious Basterds, and ever since that time I felt he would be great as a Bond villain. I sure hope this happens.
Still I shall fire up my little grey cells, both of them.
Winner in a Bond ?
Congrats, that's it!!!
Felix Leiter, as he was made head for S.America.
http://www.mi6-hq.com/news/index.php?itemid=11577&t=mi6&s=news
Here's a great fan made trailer, for Bond24. -{
Role in the new Tarantino movie to do it !
( his Oscars have come from Tarantion films )