If Blofeld were recast...

MilleniumForce

Everyone is talking about who should be the next Bond, but if Craig leaves, Waltz has said he doesn't want to return. So, who would be your choice for the next Blofeld?

If the series were rebooted, and the whole brother thing dropped, then Patrick Stewart. I seriously think he could bring a menacing performance similar to Pleasence; not physical, but a villain who could prove a match for Bond anyway.

UnderwaterBattle007

Well having watched the TV spy series "The Night Manager" I think Hugh Laurie would make a great villan, not just Blofeld but any Bond villain. He is really menacing in that John Le Carrie adapted mini series.

sniperUK

Vincent D'Onofrio, excellent as Kingpin in Daredevil.



Tell me that's not Blofeld.

superdaddy

Mark strong

Bmorelli11

superdaddy wrote:

Mark strong

A big +1! He was excellent in Sherlock Holmes, he's a great villain!

Le Samourai

I think Stellan Skarsgård would make an interesting Blofeld. He's good at portraying a quiet sort of menace.

To be honest, I always have a hard time imagining who should play Blofeld, since his appearance and even his manner differed in each novel he appeared. Maybe the role needs an under-the-radar, chameleonic actor who could seem believably different in each film. That would help distance the character from the bald-guy-in-a-nehru-jacket-with-a-cat image and get back to Fleming's original creation.

Hardyboy

I've always wanted to see Alfred Molina play a Bond villain, and I think he could make a decent Blofeld.

Oakvale

I think we should get out of the mindset that it has to be a stocky bald white guy.

An Asian Blofeld, or a handsome Blofeld, both speak to me for some reason. They just would make sense.

IanT

Mark Strong would be a great Blofeld, in the same vein as Telly Savalas. But I also think Oakvale is on to something too.

Thunderpussy

Just as a point of interest Hardyboy,
Alfred Molina played Blofeld in the BBC radio version of Thunderball.
I also love the idea of Mark Strong as Blofeld. -{

Chriscoop

Mark strong would be great as a villain or another 00

Dutchfinger

Bmorelli11 wrote:

superdaddy wrote:

Mark strong

A big +1! He was excellent in Sherlock Holmes, he's a great villain!

I agree! And he has a personal connection to Craig, which should make for some great chemistry on screen!

Higgins

Ulrich Matthes

Matt S

Oakvale wrote:

An Asian Blofeld, or a handsome Blofeld, both speak to me for some reason. They just would make sense.

An Asian Blofeld doesn't make much sense to me because of the name. They could make an Asian Blofeld who was adopted by European parents, and he has psychological issues because his adoptive parents didn't treat him as well as they treated their natural child. Because character development needs to have childhood issues.

always shaken

Higgins wrote:

Ulrich Matthes

oh man you've hit the nail on the head with this guy ,what a great actor ,sadly being a Bond villain would even more type cast him as a megalomaniac nut case ,but the part he played (we know the one ) was awe inspiring a great performance .

Higgins

He's absolutely phantastic and in private life a brilliant guy, too

I wish him as a 007 villain for years, but he may play Dannyboy out of the window

HalfMonk HalfHitman

Higgins wrote:

Ulrich Matthes

Wasn't he considered for Le Chiffre or am I thinking of someone else?

Higgins

I think so, but he said that he was committed to a theatre tour and didn't want to breech his contract. Like I said, he's a phantastic person in real life

Broccoli

How about Warren Beatty?

Chriscoop

I always thought Ben Kingsley would make a great bond villain or even Blofeld, he has gravitas.

Gassy Man

Years ago, American character actor Bob Gunton basically became Blofeld for a Sylvester Stallone movie. I always thought he'd be great.



In terms of other actors, I saw someone a week or so ago that I though would be great, but I can't remember who. I'll post when I do.

Higgins

We can close this thread: That's him!

Chriscoop

Higgins wrote:

We can close this thread: That's him!

Looks like Al Murray pub landlord

Higgins

yesterday, I was forced to see his ar*e

Chriscoop

Each to their own

Sir Miles

Higgins wrote:

yesterday, I was forced to see his ar*e

From what I heard you weren't forced

Higgins

You've heard wrong! X-(

Dutchfinger

I also remember times when people wanted Ben Kingsley to become a Bond villian (not necessarily Blofeld).
How would you guys feel about him doing it nowadays?

Me: I think he's a bit overdone when it comes to villians, and Waltz defenitely would have my preference over him. Still though, looks wise and acting wise, he has what it takes when I think about it. But he would be far from my first choice...

Sir Miles

Dutchfinger wrote:

I also remember times when people wanted Ben Kingsley to become a Bond villian (not necessarily Blofeld)...

For many years I wanted Kingsley to play Tamil Rahani -{

Chriscoop

Sir Miles wrote:

Dutchfinger wrote:

I also remember times when people wanted Ben Kingsley to become a Bond villian (not necessarily Blofeld)...

For many years I wanted Kingsley to play Tamil Rahani -{

Of course {[]
I read "role of honour" but not " nobody lives forever" is it a decent read? I've had mixed results with gardners books.

Dutchfinger

Sir Miles wrote:

Dutchfinger wrote:

I also remember times when people wanted Ben Kingsley to become a Bond villian (not necessarily Blofeld)...

For many years I wanted Kingsley to play Tamil Rahani -{

Ah, the continuation novels. Sadly I'm still a virgin when it comes to those! Must get my hands on them at some point!