I think Hoult has a good chance. It was mentioned way back… when he was being interviewed on TFI Friday, waaaaaay back. I think it could be a good choice and he’s the right age!
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But whoever they choose, I hope the next film is a period piece set in the 50s or 60s.
That will be the least confusing for average movie goers who will be expecting a prequel or sequel to Craig’s Bond. There’s really no better way to allow them to start fresh.
I like Tom Ellis also. Unfortunately, considering the next film will not be for at least another four years, and most likely every 3 to 4 years after, his age would probably be an issue as far as long term longevity in the role.
It will be interesting to see if the involvement of Amazon as the new partner will put some pressure on EON to get cracking with the next Bond a bit sooner.
Does anyone watch Doctors on BBC One in the Afternoon, theres a character called Dr Daniel Granger played by an actor called Matthew Chambers who looks like he may make a good James Bond in fact I think the Character is a Bond Fan?
I saw Richard Madden in The Bodyguard. Charming, brutal. He's near to Dalton's and Craig's acting. I can imagine it as Fleming's Bond. I really think he will be next James Bond.
If they set it in the 50s though, that's all the gadgetry and cars out of the window plus no real chance for diversity if they're going to be true to the period. They might go for a slight retro feel but I think actually setting it in the past restricts them too much.
People understand that Bond has been played by different actors before without any attempt to connect the Bonds.
No one thought in Casino Royale that Craig's Bond was meant to be a prequel to Brosnan's Bond; all of the Bonds have had different personalities. They're separate adaptations of the character.
Honestly, that doesn’t really matter to me. It’s more important to me that we get Bond as him know him, pre-2006 back, rather than who’s actually portraying him.
My money's on him as being the candidate who fits too. I don't think he's perfect, but in terms of being the right type, age, level of experience and a very good actor I think he makes the most sense of the ones we know about at the moment.
If he can do perfume ad modelling then I'd say Bond is a similar wheelhouse:
I can see them going for a non-white actor though, as much as to create a bit of a cut-off from Craig as anything. Whether you liked him or not, Craig was incredibly successful and popular as Bond and he was the longest-serving one so far, so a lot of people grew up with him as *their* Bond, which makes him tough to replace. So going somewhere a bit different with it is something I can imagine them doing.
I wouldn't mind a non-white actor at all, as I'd be fine with a female 00 (and, as much as Nomi lacked some better story and dialogue in NTtD, would be fine with her getting a movie or a series - love Lynch's attitude). Bond is a male British person as per BB's statement, yes, but perhaps going non-white with such an established character is too much of a departure even today. I think a departure from Craig will happen, but I think a too radical departure mixed with a very probable reboot may be too much for the studio (even under new management) to get behind of. If they do dare do it, my money's on a mixed-race actor, so that he's "white enough" for certain markets. But again, I'm just imagining, not wish projecting.
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I think Hoult has a good chance. It was mentioned way back… when he was being interviewed on TFI Friday, waaaaaay back. I think it could be a good choice and he’s the right age!
Your correct sir.
I recently worked with him, and at 5’11 I was a good few inches taller than him.
My vote is for Tom Ellis.
But whoever they choose, I hope the next film is a period piece set in the 50s or 60s.
That will be the least confusing for average movie goers who will be expecting a prequel or sequel to Craig’s Bond. There’s really no better way to allow them to start fresh.
I like Tom Ellis also. Unfortunately, considering the next film will not be for at least another four years, and most likely every 3 to 4 years after, his age would probably be an issue as far as long term longevity in the role.
It will be interesting to see if the involvement of Amazon as the new partner will put some pressure on EON to get cracking with the next Bond a bit sooner.
Does anyone watch Doctors on BBC One in the Afternoon, theres a character called Dr Daniel Granger played by an actor called Matthew Chambers who looks like he may make a good James Bond in fact I think the Character is a Bond Fan?
I saw Richard Madden in The Bodyguard. Charming, brutal. He's near to Dalton's and Craig's acting. I can imagine it as Fleming's Bond. I really think he will be next James Bond.
If they set it in the 50s though, that's all the gadgetry and cars out of the window plus no real chance for diversity if they're going to be true to the period. They might go for a slight retro feel but I think actually setting it in the past restricts them too much.
People understand that Bond has been played by different actors before without any attempt to connect the Bonds.
No one thought in Casino Royale that Craig's Bond was meant to be a prequel to Brosnan's Bond; all of the Bonds have had different personalities. They're separate adaptations of the character.
Honestly, that doesn’t really matter to me. It’s more important to me that we get Bond as him know him, pre-2006 back, rather than who’s actually portraying him.
My money's on him as being the candidate who fits too. I don't think he's perfect, but in terms of being the right type, age, level of experience and a very good actor I think he makes the most sense of the ones we know about at the moment.
If he can do perfume ad modelling then I'd say Bond is a similar wheelhouse:
I can see them going for a non-white actor though, as much as to create a bit of a cut-off from Craig as anything. Whether you liked him or not, Craig was incredibly successful and popular as Bond and he was the longest-serving one so far, so a lot of people grew up with him as *their* Bond, which makes him tough to replace. So going somewhere a bit different with it is something I can imagine them doing.
I wouldn't mind a non-white actor at all, as I'd be fine with a female 00 (and, as much as Nomi lacked some better story and dialogue in NTtD, would be fine with her getting a movie or a series - love Lynch's attitude). Bond is a male British person as per BB's statement, yes, but perhaps going non-white with such an established character is too much of a departure even today. I think a departure from Craig will happen, but I think a too radical departure mixed with a very probable reboot may be too much for the studio (even under new management) to get behind of. If they do dare do it, my money's on a mixed-race actor, so that he's "white enough" for certain markets. But again, I'm just imagining, not wish projecting.
"The very words I live by."
Yeah, you may well be right.
I just know I wouldn't want to be in their shoes! They've really got their work cut out for them this time.
If it's anything like the last time though, I presume we're likely to hear about a director first, who will then help them cast the new lead.
I'd like to inform new members that if you're interested in voting in the Next James Bond poll there's a more updated poll in the James Bond Films sub-forum.