Jim Broadbent for Q

jamesm123 · February 2011

I work in Soho, heart of the British film industry and I have heard agents more than twice speculating this. Sounds like a good idea.

JohnNintendoNerd · February 2011

jamesm123 wrote:

I work in Soho, heart of the British film industry and I have heard agents more than twice speculating this. Sounds like a good idea.

I'm not familiar with his work but I would like to be. So can you please recommend some movies starring Jim Broadbent, please? Because I'd like to see some of his best work even though I don't know what it is.

Le Samourai · February 2011

I Jim Broadbent would be an excellent choice. He's a very fine actor and quite charismatic. I haven't seen it yet, but I've heard great things about his performance in Another Year.

Hardyboy · February 2011

I've long championed Broadbent for Q. As for his performances, you can catch him as Horace Slughorn in the last few Harry Potter flicks, as William S. Gilbert in Topsy-Turvey, as Boss Tweed in Gangs of New York, as King William V in The Young Victoria, and--in the part for which he won an Oscar--as John Bayley in Iris. Terrific actor!

7289 · February 2011

A great actor, he could do it. But putting Broadbent in the role would most likely make "Q" a comic charecter.

Do we really need another comic "Q"?

I say let the role Rest In Peace!

Le Samourai · February 2011

7289 wrote:

A great actor, he could do it. But putting Broadbent in the role would most likely make "Q" a comic charecter.

Do we really need another comic "Q"?

I say let the role Rest In Peace!

I can sympathize with your desire to not bring back the character of Q. It wouldn't bother me that much if neither Q nor Moneypenny returned. However, we are in the minority on this issue.

As for Broadbent, I think he could bring a certain snarkiness to the role of Q... more of a sarcastic know-it-all than a eccentric bumbler. Broadbent could put Craig's Bond in his place, just like the great Desmond Llewelyn did to Connery in the early films.

For what it's worth, I've often thought John Nettles from "Midsomer Murders" would make an interesting Q.

James Suzuki · February 2011

I thought John nettles would make a good Q. He is finsishing midsomer murders this year!

superdaddy · February 2011

Broadbent= another luvvi.

Thunderpussy · February 2011

Not just another Luvvi, But a well know actor so like Dame Judi as M. Q's role will become bigger with more on screen time.It may come as a shock to Many But I go to a Bond film To watch Bond, Not M or Q no matter how good they are.

superdaddy · February 2011

Thunderpussy wrote:

Not just another Luvvi, But a well know actor so like Dame Judi as M. Q's role will become bigger with more on screen time.It may come as a shock to Many But I go to a Bond film To watch Bond, Not M or Q no matter how good they are.

So do I but have not seen him in the last two films.

Mister Greene · February 2011

im still pulling for Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear for the spot of Q

Thunderpussy · February 2011

For a new M & Q how about Richard Keys and Andy Gray

) But I'd be happy with Clarkson

thesecretagent · February 2011

I'm a huge topgear and Clarkson fan, but I think he may well cheapen the film with a role like that. Besides, he really can't act...

Lexi · February 2011

Jim Broadbent was also in one of the best TV dramas of the year, IMHO 'Any Human Heart - and just goes to show what a great, and versatile actor he is.

He plays a writer who only has 'one' best seller - but rubs shoulders with the likes of Earnest Hemingway and Ian Fleming - (who rather coincidently is played by Tobias Menzies, who was in Casino Royale ) - if you only know him (Broadbent) from films like Moulin Rouge - (also excellent IMO) then you should definatley check out this.

He would make a great 'Q'

thesecretagent wrote:

I'm a huge topgear and Clarkson fan, but I think he may well cheapen the film with a role like that. Besides, he really can't act...

And he would never let Bond drive the bloody car

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Thunderpussy · February 2011

Clarkson did a Brilliant Bank robbery this week His acting, Playing a Middle aged car Journalist was simply Stunning, I really did Believe he was a middle aged Car Journalist. and you can't get better then that, Surley a Bafta is on the cards this year!

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Alec 006 · February 2011

Jeremy Clarkson and the rest of his Top Gear school yard buffoons have yet again proven themselves to be immature racist bigots.

They make it embarrassing to be an englishman overseas, so Jeremy Clarkson would most certainly do nothing but damage to the Bond franchise.

Check the link for further proof of what an ass this guy really is.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/feb/05/top-gear-offensive-steve-coogan

Mister Greene wrote:

im still pulling for Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear for the spot of Q

Thunderpussy · February 2011

Thankfully I make my own Mind up about People and events rather than Following the Views of a local Celeb, " It must be True " Steve Coogan says it's so. I seem to remember Some of Mr Coogan's Characters have also been accused of Insulting Remarks. I wonder if he has a New Book/ DVD/ Movie coming Out. :v
There are Many programes on Tv which I hate So I simply Don't Watch, I know it's a strange Idea,But The BBC is not my private TV station,I find Eastenders an Insult to anyones Intelligence, So I don't watch it.I think the way it shows British life to be far from the truth,and it too has on occasion insulted other countrys.
I simply find Mr Clarkson Amusing,I don't have to agree with his views or Politics,My wife HATES HIM with a vengence.But as I'm one of the few who seem to pay for a TV licence, I would like to think there's room for all voices, even Fat middleaged Men.

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Please take this responce as Tounge in Cheek, as I'm not going to get involved in a Feud over a TV show. and I never thought Getting up this morning I'd be defending Clarkson,also I don't think J Clarkson as Q was a serious Post.

superdaddy · February 2011

Imo i think Q or Moneypenny would not work in Craggys tenure.

Thunderpussy · February 2011

I agree Superdaddy, Infact I think the character of Q, shouldn't return, ( at least until Craig leaves and another actor takes over ). I would much rather have the gadgets (If they ever return ) sprung on the audiance,Not set up before hand.
I would love to see Moneypenny return But I don't think Her and Bonds Witty Banter would suit the Gritter Direction of the reboot, so again I feel she'd be best introduced after Craigs Run.

thesecretagent · February 2011

I think Jeremy Clarkson for Q would be a terrible choice, but I imagine it was just a joke anyway. That said, anybody offended by his school boy (albeit public schoolboy) humour either needs to avoid watching his programmes or grow a pair. British humour has always poked fun at others, probably because we raped, pillaged and plundered two thirds of the world to get the largest empire in history. British humour has always been domaneering, perhaps now it's all we have left - but it's not serious, because it's just bloody humour! Racism is wrong, but racial steriotyping isn't, or at least shouldn't be. There are no divides within Britain that don't take a bashing - Welsh, Scotts, Irish, Chavs, the rich and the poor. Watch a stand-up show and see who's left out. Hopefully just disabled and special needs. Yes, Clarkson takes it a bit close, but everyone knows he's a tit. Anybody offended is either French or just taking themselves a little too seriously!

Alec 006 · February 2011

To get back on topic slightly Broadbent was excellent in Gangs of New York, so for my money can do non-comedy without any question. However as Q? I really don't know what I think.

I actually had no opinion on the return of Q or Moneypenny, but after reading Thunderpussy's quote (below) I have to agree. The gadget "lessons" from Q and the banter with Moneypenny wouldn't sit well in DC's Bond slot. I am sure that is not very realistic either, so would not suit the grittier direction we are now enjoying from Bond.

I however have to turn my back on earlier Clarkson comments, I agree there is room for varied and subjective opinions, even at Auntie Beeb, but I feel there is no room for racism through ignorance anywhere in this world… and Clarkson and his lap dogs have long been guilty of this. Find an income in the free market Jezza, not from public funds. Of course Top Gear doubtless earns the BBC millions, but must it be at the expense of common decency?

Thunderpussy wrote:

I agree Superdaddy, Infact I think the character of Q, shouldn't return, ( at least until Craig leaves and another actor takes over ). I would much rather have the gadgets (If they ever return ) sprung on the audiance,Not set up before hand.
I would love to see Moneypenny return But I don't think Her and Bonds Witty Banter would suit the Gritter Direction of the reboot, so again I feel she'd be best introduced after Craigs Run.

Alec 006 · February 2011

So calling mexican food "sick with cheese on it" is racial stereotyping is it? It's just plain wrong. James May should perhaps try a decent restaurant instead of basing his view of a whole nation on a bad night at Taco Bell.

As for any divides left out of British humour nowadays? Jews, Muslims, Blacks? As Coogan points out, the Top Gear lads daren't risk killing the golden goose with certain targets… I can find more. Humour is great, dark humour is great, but done intelligently it's even better. Privileged schoolboy humour isn't so good, especially for anyone over the age of ten, with half an education, of course I know many people haven't grown out of it. But I certainly don't expect the public broadcaster to support the idiots that make a living from it.

Anyway all this rubbish aside, I am stuck on -{ -{ -{ -{ -{ and yet to go that extra Vesper and match DC's six on the jet in Casino Royale, I feel the right evening to do so is close at hand in this scorching Sydney summer. :007)

thesecretagent wrote:

I think Jeremy Clarkson for Q would be a terrible choice, but I imagine it was just a joke anyway. That said, anybody offended by his school boy (albeit public schoolboy) humour either needs to avoid watching his programmes or grow a pair. British humour has always poked fun at others, probably because we raped, pillaged and plundered two thirds of the world to get the largest empire in history. British humour has always been domaneering, perhaps now it's all we have left - but it's not serious, because it's just bloody humour! Racism is wrong, but racial steriotyping isn't, or at least shouldn't be. There are no divides within Britain that don't take a bashing - Welsh, Scotts, Irish, Chavs, the rich and the poor. Watch a stand-up show and see who's left out. Hopefully just disabled and special needs. Yes, Clarkson takes it a bit close, but everyone knows he's a tit. Anybody offended is either French or just taking themselves a little too seriously!

Thunderpussy · February 2011

Hope you Make the Six -{ Alec 006

DEFIANT 74205 · February 2011

Jeremy Clarkson would absolutely tower over Daniel Craig, physically. Clarkson is 6 ft 5, Craig isn't even 6 ft.

I was actually hoping John de Lancie would get the role

thesecretagent · February 2011

Alec 006 wrote:

So calling mexican food "sick with cheese on it" is racial stereotyping is it? It's just plain wrong. James May should perhaps try a decent restaurant instead of basing his view of a whole nation on a bad night at Taco Bell.

As for any divides left out of British humour nowadays? Jews, Muslims, Blacks? As Coogan points out, the Top Gear lads daren't risk killing the golden goose with certain targets… I can find more. Humour is great, dark humour is great, but done intelligently it's even better. Privileged schoolboy humour isn't so good, especially for anyone over the age of ten, with half an education, of course I know many people haven't grown out of it. But I certainly don't expect the public broadcaster to support the idiots that make a living from it.

Anyway all this rubbish aside, I am stuck on -{ -{ -{ -{ -{ and yet to go that extra Vesper and match DC's six on the jet in Casino Royale, I feel the right evening to do so is close at hand in this scorching Sydney summer. :007)

thesecretagent wrote:

I think Jeremy Clarkson for Q would be a terrible choice, but I imagine it was just a joke anyway. That said, anybody offended by his school boy (albeit public schoolboy) humour either needs to avoid watching his programmes or grow a pair. British humour has always poked fun at others, probably because we raped, pillaged and plundered two thirds of the world to get the largest empire in history. British humour has always been domaneering, perhaps now it's all we have left - but it's not serious, because it's just bloody humour! Racism is wrong, but racial steriotyping isn't, or at least shouldn't be. There are no divides within Britain that don't take a bashing - Welsh, Scotts, Irish, Chavs, the rich and the poor. Watch a stand-up show and see who's left out. Hopefully just disabled and special needs. Yes, Clarkson takes it a bit close, but everyone knows he's a tit. Anybody offended is either French or just taking themselves a little too seriously!

I wouldn't listen too much to Coogan. He hasn't had a hit since, well, never - and hasn't managed to be funny since series two of Alan Partridge.

Wow Oz has changed a bit since I was last there! Cocktails were probably served in Sydney over in Oxford St, but we were all straight so had to order beer. Enjoy your Vespers and the Aussie sunshine - but keep your hand on your wallet, they're all crims down there, it's in the DNA. Sorry, perhaps that Clarkson humour is rubbing off on me.

Alec 006 · February 2011

Ah I dunno, the odd Saxondale moment has me in stitches. Especially his anger management classes being hosted in the kids section of the local library.

Oh Sydney is full on international :007) since the Olympics, cocktails everywhere… and for the last couple of years NSW has even opened up the licensing laws for cafes etc. to not have to insist you buy food to buy alcohol which has resulted in many "hole in the wall" bars, beer bars, wine bars and speakeasy type places. Also the surge in boutique breweries has resulted in some real contenders for good Australian beers and "proper" ale down here too. Moo Brew, James Squire and Little Creatures particular favourites. Of course at the end of a night I have to admit I do feel pretty cheesy explaining to some bartenders the difference between a Vesper and a standard Vodka Martini. Speaking of which… it's Friday here… roll on this evening.

Here's wishing you all a fantastic weekend wherever in the world you are. Cheers. {[]

thesecretagent wrote:

I wouldn't listen too much to Coogan. He hasn't had a hit since, well, never - and hasn't managed to be funny since series two of Alan Partridge.
Wow Oz has changed a bit since I was last there! Cocktails were probably served in Sydney over in Oxford St, but we were all straight so had to order beer. Enjoy your Vespers and the Aussie sunshine - but keep your hand on your wallet, they're all crims down there, it's in the DNA. Sorry, perhaps that Clarkson humour is rubbing off on me.

thesecretagent · February 2011

I'll show this post to my wife - then it will be official - I wasn't the only person who watched Saxondale.

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jamesm123 · February 2011

I love Saxondale. Got both series. Ironically people talking about Top Gear here, the Saxondale episode where they take the piss out of Clarkson type TV personality is hilarious.

Mister White · February 2011

Jim Broadbent is a great actor, who can pull off comedy as well as a serious role.

However, I do tend to believe that the current series is better off without a Q character.

Not only is Desmond Llwellyn irreplacable, the kind of character that Q is, belongs in a different movie era.

Gassy Man · February 2011

I've never been a huge fan of Jim Broadbent -- he's just one of those guys you see turn up in a lot of movies, whose name you might not know but whose face you recognize. To me, that face doesn't have much character, though he generally plays character roles. With Desmond Llwellyn (and many actors of his generation), you could see the personality in his face and its features; with Jim Broadbent (and many actors of his generation), he looks like a blank slate that has to adopt some expression to give it character.

DaltonFan1 · February 2011

I find Jim Broadbent to be a wonderfully likeable actor and perfectly suited to play Q.
The only issue is whether or not they can find a place for Q in the new Bonds, with the Bourne-esque approach.
In my view, casting Broadbent would be an excellent way of adding depth to the new MI6, without the need for another Villers/Tanner type character.
Q could also be something of a confidant for Bond, who in the last two films, could really do with an experienced ally to talk to that isn't M.

Jim Broadbent for Q

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