Poll: Who would you like to be the next James Bond in Bond 26?

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  • Matt1979Matt1979 Posts: 44MI6 Agent
    Henry Cavill for me
  • MFisherMFisher Posts: 745MI6 Agent
    In the end... I just wish they'd wrap up the DC era neatly with 25.. and do a full reboot with 26 and reset the narrative to the actual Cold War and do a series of films set in the 60's. Or can you imagine the potential of them possibly redoing Dr. No with today's film abilities.. now THAT would be a hell of a reboot that would be outstanding... maybe its just me.. put man that would be incredible.
  • draxhugodraxhugo Posts: 97MI6 Agent
    What makes you all think there will be a 26 ?

    If there is I just wish all the DC era crap is washed away, we get stand alone movies with bigger than life baddies that are not family members.

    Oh and a White male James Bond.
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    draxhugo wrote:
    What makes you all think there will be a 26 ?

    If there is I just wish all the DC era crap is washed away, we get stand alone movies with bigger than life baddies that are not family members.

    Oh and a White male James Bond.

    We think there will be a 26 because there is still money to be made in Bond film. Even if EON sells the series after 25, someone will make a 26. In this era, a successful film series never ends.
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  • FrankieFrankie Posts: 11MI6 Agent
    edited July 2019
    Here's one who I think should be included in the poll. Tom Forbes. He plays Prince Louie in Knightfall and he plays him with quite a bit of edge, strength, and screen presence. I have been very impressed by his performance.

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  • SciarraSciarra Posts: 22MI6 Agent
    I wanted to throw in another dynamic here about whom ever gets the role going forward after Bond 25 assuming DC hangs up his License to Kill. And that is what ever actor does get the role, they better be prepared to go the distance. At least 5 or 6 movies down the line. Remember after Skyfall DC said he would not do another. How much convincing did it take to get him back for this one? I think regardless of who we would like to see get the slot, ultimately that individual will have to make a long term commitment with out griping about it and threading to leave after 3 movies. Just sayin...
    Any one else have a view on this?




    Number24 wrote:
    I have created a poll where I have named all the candidates I can think of. I have cast a wide net, but I left out the most ridiculous candidates mentioned in the press (Tom Cruise, Gillian Anderson). If your candidate isn't listed, just post the name of the actor. This poll assumes Daniel Craig won't be in the next Bond movie, even though this is uncertain now. Click the link and chose one candidate:

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  • FrankieFrankie Posts: 11MI6 Agent
    Jag wrote:
    Can't believe people are not voting for Idris Elba!
    He would be great. As a different agent with his own adventures. Say, 009. But he is NOT James Bond. Bond is one character they need to stay with a certain classic look. And no, I'm NOT being racist. Just don't go there, please.
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    Can I throw in Lashana Lynch to be the next Bond? :D


    Ok before I get lynched :007) for that suggestion, I'm also coming round to Henry Cavill now, who's still in his mid thirties and whose acting abilities seem to be improving.
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  • FrankieFrankie Posts: 11MI6 Agent
    Can I throw in Lashana Lynch to be the next Bond? :D


    Ok before I get lynched :007) for that suggestion, I'm also coming round to Henry Cavill now, who's still in his mid thirties and whose acting abilities seem to be improving.

    This Lynch story is an attempt at getting cute by the writers. From what I gather, I don't think she is 007 for long. She certainly is not James Bond. She is a character named Nomi (?) who is given the designation 007 after Bond retires. then James Bond comes out of retirement due to some story requirement and I bet eventually Nomi dies and Bond gets his 007 designation back. THAT is what I predict that the movie plot is conceived.

    As for Cavill, he is too associated with Superman now. Except for Roger Moore's case, the producers have avoided casting someone with another strong movie identity. So I think Cavill is out.
  • Sriram858Sriram858 Posts: 182MI6 Agent
    I agree since Cavill has played Superman for awhile in addition the Mission Impossible role his time passed to be 007.....he fit's the part but doubt the producers would cast him....there is still talks he is going to do another Superman movie
    Frankie wrote:
    Can I throw in Lashana Lynch to be the next Bond? :D


    Ok before I get lynched :007) for that suggestion, I'm also coming round to Henry Cavill now, who's still in his mid thirties and whose acting abilities seem to be improving.

    This Lynch story is an attempt at getting cute by the writers. From what I gather, I don't think she is 007 for long. She certainly is not James Bond. She is a character named Nomi (?) who is given the designation 007 after Bond retires. then James Bond comes out of retirement due to some story requirement and I bet eventually Nomi dies and Bond gets his 007 designation back. THAT is what I predict that the movie plot is conceived.

    As for Cavill, he is too associated with Superman now. Except for Roger Moore's case, the producers have avoided casting someone with another strong movie identity. So I think Cavill is out.
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Frankie wrote:
    As for Cavill, he is too associated with Superman now. Except for Roger Moore's case, the producers have avoided casting someone with another strong movie identity. So I think Cavill is out.

    Moore had a strong television identity, which back then was quite different from a film identity. Brosnan was the same. And at that time they were only concerned that they were no longer actively in that identity.

    The main reason why Cavill will never be cast as Bond is that he is already a high-paid movie star. EON has always wanted someone who will start their run with a low salary, and Cavill's unlikely to be willing to take a pay cut to be Bond. .
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  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    edited July 2019
    Matt S wrote:
    The main reason why Cavill will never be cast as Bond is that he is already a high-paid movie star. EON has always wanted someone who will start their run with a low salary, and Cavill's unlikely to be willing to take a pay cut to be Bond.

    If he signed a multi-picture deal (on which EON would almost certainly insist) and is aware of the incremental jumps in earnings which both Craig and Brosnan enjoyed, and had faith in his abilities, I'd think it unlikely that an initially low first movie salary would deter him.

    Cavill has fans on both sides of the Atlantic, as had Moore and Brosnan; and if he was judged as the most suitable candidate from screen tests, I doubt that his identification with Superman would harm his chances too much.
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  • FrankieFrankie Posts: 11MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    The main reason why Cavill will never be cast as Bond is that he is already a high-paid movie star. EON has always wanted someone who will start their run with a low salary, and Cavill's unlikely to be willing to take a pay cut to be Bond.

    If he signed a multi-picture deal (on which EON would almost certainly insist) and is aware of the incremental jumps in earnings which both Craig and Brosnan enjoyed, and had faith in his abilities, I'd think it unlikely that an initially low first movie salary would deter him.

    Cavill has fans on both sides of the Atlantic, as had Moore and Brosnan; and if he was judged as the most suitable candidate from screen tests, I doubt that his identification with Superman would harm his chances too much.

    Not sure HCavill would be interested. He already has an established acting career. While playing Bond does not require a great range of acting ability, it is a physically demanding role. We keep hearing about on the set injuries by the actor who is playing 007. Who wants that but someone who wants to take off in fame and the subsequent money?

    If I were EON I would seriously look at the one whom I suggested a few posts earlier. Tom Forbes.
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    So Marvel just announced that Richard Madden will be one of the stars of their upcoming Eternals movie. Any thoughts on what that does for his odds of becoming Bond?
  • Miles MesservyMiles Messervy Posts: 1,757MI6 Agent
    Frankie wrote:
    Matt S wrote:
    The main reason why Cavill will never be cast as Bond is that he is already a high-paid movie star. EON has always wanted someone who will start their run with a low salary, and Cavill's unlikely to be willing to take a pay cut to be Bond.

    If he signed a multi-picture deal (on which EON would almost certainly insist) and is aware of the incremental jumps in earnings which both Craig and Brosnan enjoyed, and had faith in his abilities, I'd think it unlikely that an initially low first movie salary would deter him.

    Cavill has fans on both sides of the Atlantic, as had Moore and Brosnan; and if he was judged as the most suitable candidate from screen tests, I doubt that his identification with Superman would harm his chances too much.

    Not sure HCavill would be interested. He already has an established acting career. While playing Bond does not require a great range of acting ability, it is a physically demanding role. We keep hearing about on the set injuries by the actor who is playing 007. Who wants that but someone who wants to take off in fame and the subsequent money?

    If I were EON I would seriously look at the one whom I suggested a few posts earlier. Tom Forbes.

    I think Cavill remains very interested and would probably accept a pay cut for the chance. I don’t think they’ll offer it to him - he’s too obvious - but if they did I would be fine with it. He is one of several actors who could potentially be a good Bond. As we all know, much of it is down to the screenplays.
  • bonded123bonded123 Posts: 291MI6 Agent
    edited July 2019
    I think you could argue the opposite about Cavill and his fee. He's gone back to tv with this Witcher show. I know tv is far more popular because of streaming (Netflix, Amazon Prime etc) but my guess is Cavill would be more pricey had he stuck with medium to big budget films.

    If The Witcher gains a big following it could run for many years and Cavill could be locked into the show, ruling him out of Bond 26. Game of Thrones ran for eight seasons and eight years.

    Another Bond wannabe - Tom Hiddleston - is signed up to a Loki Marvel tv show:
    In among the many, many announcements that Marvel Studios made during their Comic-Con panel on Saturday (July 20), it was confirmed that Loki would premiere in Spring 2021,

    ... which could rule him out of Bond 26 (assuming Bond 26 is released around 2023 or earlier). Any potential Bond actor has to be careful not commit to any long running tv shows around the time the next film goes in production. How they achieve that is near impossible as an actor can't predict their careers two or three years in the future. And who knows if Eon can convince Craig to do another Bond film? If Babs and MG think Craig is fit enough for sixth, they could fast track it for 2023. Craig would be 54. My gut feeling is Craig will call it a day after Bond 25 but you never know for sure.
  • caractacus pottscaractacus potts Orbital communicator, level 10Posts: 3,907MI6 Agent
    bonded123 wrote:
    Another Bond wannabe - Tom Hiddleston - is signed up to a Loki Marvel tv show
    That's good, he's much better as Loki than he has ever been in a pseudo-Bond type role (eg the Night Manager).
    That "smug" factor is more appropriate to a Norse Trickster God than a British secret agent.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,701MI6 Agent
    edited August 2019
    I've just seen the Agatha Christie mystery "Crooked House". The story takes place in the 1950's and Max Irons plays a former spy who wears suits and in a Cairo scene even a white tux. Of course it makes me think of him in the role of 007.


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    What do I think? He's a good candidate, but I'm not sure he has that little bit extra. If he had the dark, threathening voice of his father (Jeremy irons) it would help. Or a more distinctive and more though look, perhaps. More than anything he still looks a bit boyish even at 33.

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  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    I've just seen the Agatha Christie mystery "Crooked House". The story takes place in the 1950's and Max Irons plays a former spy who wears suits and in a Cairo scene even a white tux. Of course it makes me think of him in the role of 007.


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    What do I think? He's a good candidate, but I'm not sure he has that little bit extra. If he had the dark, threathening voice of his father (Jeremy irons) it would help. Or a more distinctive and more though look, perhaps. More than anything he still looks a bit boyish even at 33.

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    He looks the part here, but I haven't seen him in anything. He does look a bit young now, but he will look old enough by the time the next Bond is cast. He might be too old if Daniel Craig sticks around for a 6th!
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  • Arbogast777Arbogast777 Minneapolis Posts: 252MI6 Agent
    Son of Jeremy Irons...
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,701MI6 Agent
    I thought he was in "Danny, the champion of the world" with his father when he was a kid, but that was his brother.
    I've only seen him as Howard Carter is Tutankhamon, but perhaps you've seen him in two spy TV series: "The little drummer girl" and a remake of "Three days of the Condor".

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  • ml94ml94 FinlandPosts: 79MI6 Agent
    Aidan Turner.
    "Bond, James Bond"
  • Bmorelli11Bmorelli11 Posts: 197MI6 Agent
    ml94 wrote:
    Aidan Turner.
    He's my top choice as well!
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  • Arbogast777Arbogast777 Minneapolis Posts: 252MI6 Agent
    If we can get over the "he's an American" thing, I'm a huge proponent of Aaron Tveit.

    If you're worried about the British accent, watch Les Miserables.

    He'd be the perfect age of 39-40 by start of B26, and he has that "cruel mouth" Fleming described Bond as having...


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  • 005005 Posts: 138MI6 Agent
    No thanks. Bond absolutely has to be played by someone from the commonwealth with an accent similar to one from the UK (so Australia and NZ are ok!).

    I'll throw my hat in the ring for the next Bond.
  • Arbogast777Arbogast777 Minneapolis Posts: 252MI6 Agent
    005 wrote:
    No thanks. Bond absolutely has to be played by someone from the commonwealth with an accent similar to one from the UK (so Australia and NZ are ok!).

    I'll throw my hat in the ring for the next Bond.

    Who wants to tell him Pierce Brosnan was not born in the Commonwealth?
  • 005005 Posts: 138MI6 Agent
    005 wrote:
    No thanks. Bond absolutely has to be played by someone from the commonwealth with an accent similar to one from the UK (so Australia and NZ are ok!).

    I'll throw my hat in the ring for the next Bond.

    Who wants to tell him Pierce Brosnan was not born in the Commonwealth?

    Is Ireland not part of the commonwealth? It's still part of the uk? Former members then? He was born only a few years after Ireland was no longer part of the commonwealth. Close enough :)
  • Gassy ManGassy Man USAPosts: 2,972MI6 Agent
    I have a feeling they're going to go with a considerably younger actor for 007 in the next block of films. Daniel Craig was a Gen-X and Millennial Bond, but those generations are entering retirement and middle-age years. The next generation is also big and technology-driven but more grounded and reserved, at least according to demographers. I suspect they'll want a more classic Bond type -- not the angsty, psychologically tortured (a la Bruce Wayne, etc.) Bond of the Craig era but someone confident and pragmatic, at ease with himself but navigating a world that doesn't always make sense.
  • Miles MesservyMiles Messervy Posts: 1,757MI6 Agent
    Gassy Man wrote:
    I have a feeling they're going to go with a considerably younger actor for 007 in the next block of films. Daniel Craig was a Gen-X and Millennial Bond, but those generations are entering retirement and middle-age years. The next generation is also big and technology-driven but more grounded and reserved, at least according to demographers. I suspect they'll want a more classic Bond type -- not the angsty, psychologically tortured (a la Bruce Wayne, etc.) Bond of the Craig era but someone confident and pragmatic, at ease with himself but navigating a world that doesn't always make sense.

    I generally agree, and also hope you are correct. The next Bond will almost certainly be a millennial, unless they go younger than they have ever gone in the past. The so-called millennial cohort is between 25 and 39 currently. So even if the new Bond isn’t cast for five years and is 30 at the time, he’ll still be a millennial.
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Gassy Man wrote:
    I have a feeling they're going to go with a considerably younger actor for 007 in the next block of films. Daniel Craig was a Gen-X and Millennial Bond, but those generations are entering retirement and middle-age years. The next generation is also big and technology-driven but more grounded and reserved, at least according to demographers. I suspect they'll want a more classic Bond type -- not the angsty, psychologically tortured (a la Bruce Wayne, etc.) Bond of the Craig era but someone confident and pragmatic, at ease with himself but navigating a world that doesn't always make sense.

    I generally agree, and also hope you are correct. The next Bond will almost certainly be a millennial, unless they go younger than they have ever gone in the past. The so-called millennial cohort is between 25 and 39 currently. So even if the new Bond isn’t cast for five years and is 30 at the time, he’ll still be a millennial.

    I should hope the next Bond be of the Y or Z generation. When the public discusses the next Bond the discussion is primarily for Generation X men like Elba or Hardy. The days when three Bonds could be from the same generation are over. Bond needs to appeal to a younger generation once again, and they don’t want their dad to be Bond. Then again, I liked Pierce in the ‘90s and he’s a year older than my dad.
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