"And if I told you that I'm from the Ministry of Defence?" James Bond - The Property of a Lady
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
edited July 2016
I'm befuddled by the first two names...picked out of thin air?
EDIT: Looked up James Norton on IMDB; he seems quite a random selection. Jack Huston looks more the part to me, as does Turner of course...but all in all it's clear that the bookies are making a good job of minimizing future losses -{ Smart money continues to keep Tom near the front of the pack despite their best efforts.
Check out my Amazon author page!Mark Loeffelholz
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,761Chief of Staff
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
^ +1 ...It's like waiting for Christmas morning---except that in this case, Christmas has no specific date, and it could happen anytime, with little or no advance notice
Check out my Amazon author page!Mark Loeffelholz
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I've been trying to watch Spectre again now it's on Sky Movies but it's really hard work. I hope DC does one more if only to try and improve on this one.
I finally got to see Deadpool, one of the most entertaining superheroes I have seen. I noticed Ed Skrein as the villan. Skrein seems a good fit as the next Bond. He is British, the right age (33), the right height (6' 1''), athletic and has the right look. Skrein was chosen as a "Star of Tomorrow in 2013, just as Daniel Craig was earlier. He's a talented man.
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
If I can find 10/1 odds on Tom, I might just get in :v
Check out my Amazon author page!Mark Loeffelholz
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I have not seen the Transporter reboot, so I can't say if Skrein's performance was the problem, but I have a feeling that Skrein may not be given a second chance to replace another very popular actor in a very popular series. That does not mean he won't go on to a very successful film career....it just won't be as Bond.
Bloom may be too big of a name....but certainly a worthier choice than some others who have been rumored. I'd go Rupert Friend before Bloom. Friend has shown he can be real convincing as a badass, has less of a pretty boy look and is two years younger than Bloom...but I don't think either are in the running but who really knows anyway?
I understand sports handicapping a bit but this is just bizarre.
Yes, but there is no 'reference point'...which bookmaker, which country...could be all just made up ! A quick check online puts Hiddleston at 6/1 with the major bookmakers in the UK.
Comments
I would love to see Bond repeatedly slap Blofeld on the top of the head!
No, but good thinking.
Jack Huston 2/1
James Norton 5/2
Aidan Turner 3/1
Tom HiddleSwift 4/1
Tom Hardy 10/1
Idris Elba 12/1
Damian Lewis 16/1
Michael Fassbender 20/1
Raza Jaffrey 33 /1
Henry Cavill 40/1
Oliver Jackson-Cohen 40/1
Rupert Friend 40/1
EDIT: Looked up James Norton on IMDB; he seems quite a random selection. Jack Huston looks more the part to me, as does Turner of course...but all in all it's clear that the bookies are making a good job of minimizing future losses -{ Smart money continues to keep Tom near the front of the pack despite their best efforts.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Completely agree!
YouTube channel Support my channel on Patreon Twitter Facebook fanpage
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
1. Jack Huston 6/4
2. James Norton 2/1
3. Aidan Turner 7/2
4. Tom Hiddleston 10/1
5. Tom Hardy 12/1
6.Damian Lewis 14/1
7. Idris Elba 16/1
8. Henry Cavill 33/1
Whose odds are those ? The odds vary from bookmaker to bookmaker....
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Aidan Turner - 7/4
Jack Huston -3/1
James Norton - 3/1
Tom Hiddleston 10/1
Tom Hardy - 12/1
Damian Lewis - 13/1
Idris Elba - 16/1
Henry Cavill - 33/1
I understand sports handicapping a bit but this is just bizarre.
Yes, but there is no 'reference point'...which bookmaker, which country...could be all just made up ! A quick check online puts Hiddleston at 6/1 with the major bookmakers in the UK.
http://www.oddschecker.com/novelty/james-bond/next-james-bond
(Check Mourinho... or Blatter!) )
They look like the 'best' odds you could possibly get from different bookmakers...right, off to BetFair with a tenner on Hiddleston -{
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
Daniel Craig wouldn't be the next Bond because he still is Bond.