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There has been some talk of Japan as a location. That may still happen, but with Chiwetel Ejiofor as the villan it's less likely. He can play a lot of people, but he can't play Russians, Japanese or Chinese and some other nationalities that are extremely homogenous. He can actually play Swedish, because that country has had a very liberal immigration policy for ages. I'm really interested in how this plays out...
No problem Number 24, some countries haven't moved into the modern era, yet
It just annoys me when some actors seem to be dismissed for roles or pigeonholed
Because of their skin colour.
We can have Connery with a thick Scottish accent playing a Russian submarine Captain
It might annoy some but not me, he looks the way I'd expect a captain to look. )
So having a black actor playing a Russian Mafia type or similar, I'm all for. Get the
Best actor for the role. -{
It reminds me of the scene from Fr Ted when Mrs Doyle askes a black priest about all
the work the church does in Africa, To which he replies in an Irish accent " How would I
Know ?, I'm from Donegal ! " )
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Remember Lucy Liu's problems getting to the top of the Yakuza because she is only half Japanese in Kill Bill? That's realistic. Actors can play a wide range of roles regardless of colour and etnicity, but there are limits.
You have a point, to a point.
Even Dr No had problems being half German. Although that's why Bond
Villains are so good, they have to be tougher and more ruthless to get
to the top. Maybe not realistic but it makes a great back story.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
According to MI6 Confidential magazine in issue #24 writers Purvis & Wade had at one time planned for Chiwetel Ejiofor to the villain in "The World Is Not Enough" twelve years ago. Makes sense, EON often goes back to actors and actresses they have considered earlier.
It's true what you say about Japan and it's Views on Immigration. Being that it's a very traditional Country and that it supposedly Views Outsiders with a bit of Suspicion because of it's Years of self Isolationism. Would love to go there one Day, along with the rest of the Far East.
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Japan faces a huge problem with many pentioners and very low birth numbers. Still they have allowed nearly no immigration to mend this. Racism is part of the problem. I read about a western who lived in Japan and spoke Japanese fluently. He often experienced train conductors apologizing to passengers for placing them in a seat next to a foreigner!
Japan faces a huge problem with many pentioners and very low birth numbers. Still they have allowed nearly no immigration to mend this. Racism is part of the problem. I read about a western who lived in Japan and spoke Japanese fluently. He often experienced train conductors apologizing to passengers for placing them in a seat next to a foreigner!
My youngest son, who is African-American (like me!), has been living in Japan for more than a decade and he has experienced some racism, to be sure, but not quite as much as he expected. Still, although he speaks Japanese fluently and is married to a Japanese woman, it has been pretty challenging for him living there (although not quite so challenging that my wife and I can convince him to move back to the U.S.!)
Japan faces a huge problem with many pentioners and very low birth numbers. Still they have allowed nearly no immigration to mend this. Racism is part of the problem. I read about a western who lived in Japan and spoke Japanese fluently. He often experienced train conductors apologizing to passengers for placing them in a seat next to a foreigner!
My youngest son, who is African-American (like me!), has been living in Japan for more than a decade and he has experienced some racism, to be sure, but not quite as much as he expected. Still, although he speaks Japanese fluently and is married to a Japanese woman, it has been pretty challenging for him living there (although not quite so challenging that my wife and I can convince him to move back to the U.S.!)
A student a few years ago told me that she was afraid to travel alone in Europe, since she was African American and concerned about encountering prejudice. She said she was both stunned and appalled that she faced far less there than she did in her own country. I've heard similar things. It seems everyone can be prejudiced, but there is something unique about our brand.
Japan faces a huge problem with many pentioners and very low birth numbers. Still they have allowed nearly no immigration to mend this. Racism is part of the problem. I read about a western who lived in Japan and spoke Japanese fluently. He often experienced train conductors apologizing to passengers for placing them in a seat next to a foreigner!
My youngest son, who is African-American (like me!), has been living in Japan for more than a decade and he has experienced some racism, to be sure, but not quite as much as he expected. Still, although he speaks Japanese fluently and is married to a Japanese woman, it has been pretty challenging for him living there (although not quite so challenging that my wife and I can convince him to move back to the U.S.!)
A student a few years ago told me that she was afraid to travel alone in Europe, since she was African American and concerned about encountering prejudice. She said she was both stunned and appalled that she faced far less there than she did in her own country. I've heard similar things. It seems everyone can be prejudiced, but there is something unique about our brand.
Unfortunately I think you are correct, Gassy. Something about racism as practiced in America seems particularly pernicious, especially when you consider how far we've come. And yes, I have heard about the McDonald's controversy in Japan, among several others. Talk about having a long way to go!
It sad to learn that about Japan. I've always admired two countries
as I think they are run correctly, or rather as how I would like to live
and they were Japan and Germany. I still think Britain could learn
much from them and perhaps we could show how much better a
tolerant and equal society can be.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
I hope that this maybe casting means that a possible remake of Live and Let Die is coming up. LALD is my favorite Bond novel, and was done little justice in the original Moore screenplay. There is a lot in the novel that was unused, and what racism exits in the book can be corrected by any competent writer.
I really like Jeffrey Wright and would enjoy seeing him and Craig "bond" as James and Felix go on a tour of NYC.
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--to nominate a lady for Next Bond Girl. So. . .back on topic. . .
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It just annoys me when some actors seem to be dismissed for roles or pigeonholed
Because of their skin colour.
We can have Connery with a thick Scottish accent playing a Russian submarine Captain
It might annoy some but not me, he looks the way I'd expect a captain to look.
So having a black actor playing a Russian Mafia type or similar, I'm all for. Get the
Best actor for the role. -{
It reminds me of the scene from Fr Ted when Mrs Doyle askes a black priest about all
the work the church does in Africa, To which he replies in an Irish accent " How would I
Know ?, I'm from Donegal ! "
Even Dr No had problems being half German. Although that's why Bond
Villains are so good, they have to be tougher and more ruthless to get
to the top. Maybe not realistic but it makes a great back story.
for a villain.
Sat next to Me !
Exactly! -{
My youngest son, who is African-American (like me!), has been living in Japan for more than a decade and he has experienced some racism, to be sure, but not quite as much as he expected. Still, although he speaks Japanese fluently and is married to a Japanese woman, it has been pretty challenging for him living there (although not quite so challenging that my wife and I can convince him to move back to the U.S.!)
BTW, you've probably heard of this, but this was a popular if controversial stereotype in Japan courtesy of McDonalds from a decade or so ago: http://www.debito.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mcdonaldsmrjames001.jpg.
Unfortunately I think you are correct, Gassy. Something about racism as practiced in America seems particularly pernicious, especially when you consider how far we've come. And yes, I have heard about the McDonald's controversy in Japan, among several others. Talk about having a long way to go!
as I think they are run correctly, or rather as how I would like to live
and they were Japan and Germany. I still think Britain could learn
much from them and perhaps we could show how much better a
tolerant and equal society can be.
You got it wrong! We want Elba to be the next Bond... That would be an awesome choice!
I really like Jeffrey Wright and would enjoy seeing him and Craig "bond" as James and Felix go on a tour of NYC.
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And why not??? 8-)
Let's not go there...read the other posts on the subject somewhere on the forum and I'm sure you'll find the answer.