Clive Owen as Bond?

DavidJonesDavidJones BermondseyPosts: 253MI6 Agent
There were strong rumours in the 2000s that Clive Owen would be the next Bond.

I know this is speculation, but how close do you think he got to the part, and did you want him to have it?

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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,702MI6 Agent
    I remember back in 2006 some members here were of the opinion the anouncment of Clive Owen was only weeks away and CR was practicaly written to fit him. Personally I think he has a very monotone voice (all the Bond actors, with Brosnan being an exception at times) had great voices.) Owen also slouches a lot.
    According to Wikipedia the producers were unwilling to provide gross profit points, so he didn't want to take the role.
  • JTullock23JTullock23 ArizonaPosts: 552MI6 Agent
    I don't even think Clive Owen is a good Clive Owen. I wouldn't have bought him as Bond.
    "History isn't kind to men who play God." - DC "I gave him the limp." - PB "Better make that two." - TD

    "Keeping British end up, sir." - RM "This never happened to the other fellow." - JL "I must be dreaming." SC
  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
    JTullock23 wrote:
    I don't even think Clive Owen is a good Clive Owen. I wouldn't have bought him as Bond.

    Well he was pretty good in The Pink Panther as 006 ;)
  • JTullock23JTullock23 ArizonaPosts: 552MI6 Agent
    Truer words... :007) :D
    JTM wrote:
    JTullock23 wrote:
    I don't even think Clive Owen is a good Clive Owen. I wouldn't have bought him as Bond.

    Well he was pretty good in The Pink Panther as 006 ;)
    "History isn't kind to men who play God." - DC "I gave him the limp." - PB "Better make that two." - TD

    "Keeping British end up, sir." - RM "This never happened to the other fellow." - JL "I must be dreaming." SC
  • DavidJonesDavidJones BermondseyPosts: 253MI6 Agent
    I think he would've been great myself. Owen can do charm and suavity too, which seems to be beyond Craig's range.
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,631MI6 Agent
    I like Clive Owe, however, the person who was linked to the role at about the same time (maybe a bit earlier) and who I would have liked to have seen as Bond at one point was Gabriel Byrne. I think he would have been very good.
  • DavidJonesDavidJones BermondseyPosts: 253MI6 Agent
    Well, Byrne's 70 now, so then he would've been fifty-six.
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,631MI6 Agent
    Definitely earlier, then! :D
  • Mr MartiniMr Martini That nice house in the sky.Posts: 2,698MI6 Agent
    I'm going to leave this link here. Its an interesting read and it just may answer your question ;)

    https://ajb007.co.uk/topic/51776/ajb-interview-with-debbie-mcwilliams/
    Some people would complain even if you hang them with a new rope
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,702MI6 Agent
    I just re-read the AJB interview of Bond casting director Debbie McWilliams last year. Here is her reply to a question about Clive Owen:

    Q - Was Clive Owen ever considered for Bond before Daniel Craig was announced?

    McWilliams: - Many actors were considered before Daniel but not Clive Owen.
  • DavidJonesDavidJones BermondseyPosts: 253MI6 Agent
    Thanks, guys.
  • lilusakolilusako Southern California Posts: 311MI6 Agent
    During that time Clive Owen seemed to become pretty popular on the big screens. For me, what made him a potential Bond was seeing all the BMW shorts he did called “The Hire” playing a courier-for-hire driver. I have a feeling perhaps he was already too well known to get the part. But who knows...
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