The Next Bond?

[Darth Elektra]

Fantastic new Bond?

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I know it’s a little early to be talking about who the next James Bond will be since Daniel Craig just started what is likely to be a bull-headed yet brilliant run as 007. But who doesn’t love all-out, irresponsible speculation? Mr. Fantastic (Ioan Gruffud) recently spoke to The Daily Express and had this to say about filling Craig’s shoes:
“Maybe in seven years’ time when Daniel is done and tired of it and can retire a very rich man then maybe I could step into his shoes. I think he’s been absolutely brilliant as James Bond. I thought he was superb. He just nailed it.”
Sounds like he’s smooching Craig’s behind so that when the time comes, Daniel will put the good word in. What do you guys think about Gruffud as a possible Bond, or am I just crazy to be even talking about this one month after CASINO ROYALE (http://joblo.com/fantastic-new-bond#) came out on dvd?

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Wow... rumors already :csad:
BTW, he would make a terrible bond.

[JackBauer]

yep, the guy has like ZERO charisma and a fraction of Craig's talent.

[Agentsands77]

Mr. Bauer has it right. After Craig, Gruffud would seem so lightweight. And it's not like he even has charisma to ride on. He should be avoided at all costs.

[JamesBond007]

Ioan Gruffudd looks a hell of a lot like James Bond, but that's about all he has going for him unfortunately.

[stretchalicious]

daniel craig didn't do it for me, i like the traditional bonds, like sean connery and roger moore.
Daniels to BLONDE for BOND IMO.
I like Gruffudd, i think he's a good actor, got charisma, and would look good as Bond, but still he needs a few more years to fully mature.

[ManSpider412]

IMO only one man could fill Craig's shoes and thats Clive Owen.

[Paste Pot Pete]

Daniels to BLONDE for BOND IMO.


Did you just step out of last year?

[patrickbateman]

Marilyn Manson

[The Trainman]

Did you just step out of last year?

Ha! I think he did.

I agree completely. This guy has no charisma whatsoever. The only suitable replacement for Craig would have to be Clive Owen. Daniel Craig deserves every praise as far as I'm concerned. The man HAS talent.

[TheVileOne]

Ugh on this choice. Hope it never happens.

[Batmun]

The next bond after Daniel Craig has got to be Christian Bale. I know he is Bruce Wayne/Batman, but in a few years once he's done with Batman franchise he could fill in as the next bond. Ironic that he was offered the part at one point before deciding to do Batman. I'm thinking now he should of taking the part. Casino Royale was a great film.

[Rezzo]

He doesn´t seem to have the James Bond swagger

[deathshead2]

Clive Owen ftw.

[Batmun]

He doesn´t seem to have the James Bond swagger This is suppose to be a restart. This is not male model Bond that doesn't break a sweat, never damages his suit and has super invisible cars. This Bond is more hard core with real intense emotions, while trying to keep cool to complete his missions. Bale can portray that. I also like the idea that Bond in the new films is learning to be a 007 agent. He makes mistakes and learns from them.

[Rezzo]

This is suppose to be a restart. This is not male model Bond that doesn't break a sweat, never damages his suit and has super invisible cars. This Bond is more hard core with real intense emotions, while trying to keep cool to complete his missions. Bale can portray that. I also like the idea that Bond in the new films is learning to be a 007 agent. He makes mistakes and learns from them.

I was talking about Ioan Gruffud

[Everyman]

The next bond after Daniel Craig has got to be Christian Bale. I know he is Bruce Wayne/Batman, but in a few years once he's done with Batman franchise he could fill in as the next bond. Ironic that he was offered the part at one point before deciding to do Batman. I'm thinking now he should of taking the part. Casino Royale was a great film.

He will be too associated with Batman then (and he is now already). And too famous. Besides, the next Bond after Craig I think should be much younger than him.

And as for Gruffud's candidacy: a smoking does not turn an actor into Bond. gruffud has very limited acting skills, he has zero presence and charisma, as Bond he could play it as a lightweight Brosnan at best.

[Golgo-13]

Gerald Butler.

[Mr Jide]

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

[Kevin Roegele]

This is suppose to be a restart. This is not male model Bond that doesn't break a sweat, never damages his suit and has super invisible cars. This Bond is more hard core with real intense emotions, while trying to keep cool to complete his missions. B

Yeah, Timothy Dalton did that back in the late 80's and look what happened afterwards.

[Everyman]

Gerald Butler.

Not such a good actor, and he will be too old when Daniel Craig retires.

[Bond]

Jonathan Rhys Meyers would be perfect.

[Two-Face]

Clive Owen should be Bond but I think he will be too old when Craig quits.

[Warhammer]

I definitely like the Rhys Meyers suggestions.
IMO, Clive Owen would be the perfect replacement, but somehow I doubt he'd do it. Even if he were young enough after Craig retires, I don't think he would want to be Bond. I've noticed that everybody who's played Bond didn't have the career success that Clive Owen had before stepping into the role.

As far as Ioan Gruffud, I'm still waiting for him to reach that level of acting that catches my attention. I'm sure that he can do it, but his Mister Fantastic does nothing for me.

[Iron Fist]

Gerald Butler.

I could see him as Bond when the day comes for Craig to to retire the Bond role.

[Mr Jide]

The reason why I chose Jonathan Rhys Meyers is because he's about the same height as Daniel Craig, he's about 28 now so by the time Craig's done, he'll be in his 30s, which is a suitable age, great actor, has a killer British accent, I didn't even know he was Irish (doesn't sound like an irishman) and if you have any doubts about his ruthlessness, ambition, sophistication and Bond-type style, I sugegst you go watch the woody allen film, matchpoint, a somewhat surprisingly brilliant movie.

[Everyman]

As far as Ioan Gruffud, I'm still waiting for him to reach that level of acting that catches my attention. I'm sure that he can do it, but his Mister Fantastic does nothing for me.

His take on Mr Fantastic is the reason why I want him to keep away from the Bond franchise at all cost.

[Iron Fist]

The reason why I chose Jonathan Rhys Meyers is because he's about the same height as Daniel Craig, he's about 28 now so by the time Craig's done, he'll be in his 30s, which is a suitable age, great actor, has a killer British accent, I didn't even know he was Irish (doesn't sound like an irishman) and if you have any doubts about his ruthlessness, ambition, sophistication and Bond-type style, I sugegst you go watch the woody allen film, matchpoint, a somewhat surprisingly brilliant movie.

Yeah, that's a great movie. :up:

His take on Mr Fantastic is the reason why I want him to keep away from the Bond franchise at all cost.

Wow, I thought I was the only one.

[Bond]

The reason why I chose Jonathan Rhys Meyers is because he's about the same height as Daniel Craig, he's about 28 now so by the time Craig's done, he'll be in his 30s, which is a suitable age, great actor, has a killer British accent, I didn't even know he was Irish (doesn't sound like an irishman) and if you have any doubts about his ruthlessness, ambition, sophistication and Bond-type style, I sugegst you go watch the woody allen film, matchpoint, a somewhat surprisingly brilliant movie.
I agree 100%.

And Matchpoint is amazing.

[Iron Fist]

I'm all for Gerald Butler and Jonathan Rhys Meyers, but who else?

[Everyman]

I'm all for Gerald Butler and Jonathan Rhys Meyers, but who else?

Butler will be too old then.

[Dark Knight]

Gruffold would be a horrible choice IMO.

After Craig makes his three Bond films, then I would like to see Gerard Butler be the next Bond. Nobody else comes close IMO. He may be considered too old by the time Craig is done though. If he remains in tremendous shape within the next 5 years...then you never know.

[Iron Fist]

Butler will be too old then.

Very true.

[BritishChap007]

Im guess it will be Henry Cavill

[Everyman]

Gruffold would be a horrible choice IMO.

After Craig makes his three Bond films, then I would like to see Gerard Butler be the next Bond. Nobody else comes close IMO. He may be considered too old by the time Craig is done though. If he remains in tremendous shape within the next 5 years...then you never know.

Even in good shape, he'll look his age. Logically, the successor of Craig is at least ten years yougner than him right now.

[JackBauer]

y'know, the more I think about Rhys-Meyers, the more I like the idea of him as Bond. if they keep the serious tone in the franchise.

[Baba Ghanoush]

Henry Cavill should be next up. After Craig's run, Cavill will be older and just right for the role.

[Dark Knight]

y'know, the more I think about Rhys-Meyers, the more I like the idea of him as Bond. if they keep the serious tone in the franchise.


Yeah....Rhys-Meyers and Cavill should definitely be candidates to replace Craig.

[Cobblepot]

I hope Craig stay around for at least 5 or so. After that they can recast Bond to a more younger actor.

[Mr Jide]

5 is too much for Craig. He wants to do 3 and getting him to do a forth, would be pure luck.

[Iron Fist]

Yeah, I think 3 is how much Craig should do. 4 would be a good thing though.

[Bond]

Yeah I think we'll only get 3 from Craig.

[Daredevil_2003]

Clive Owen ftw.Clive Owen will be older than Daniel Craig when Craig hangs up the tux so unless you want another Roger Moore in AVTAK-looking Bond, I'd suggest going with someone else. Although I do agree that, right now, if Craig hadn't gotten it Owen would have been my first choice.

[Darth Elektra]

I hope to see Craig take on the Bond character atleast three or more times.

[Kaizer]

put ten years on Christian Bale and he will be perfect, by that time, he will probably have put batman behind him, too.

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[Mr Jide]

Nah, Bale won't ever do Bond not after he's batman. Personally, I think Bale looks maturer than he actually is. It would have been better for him to be Bond now.

[Two-Face]

Bale is Batman, I don't want him as Bond now or later. 007 Producers will find someone after Craig. Wha about Hugh Dancy as James Bond??

[JackBauer]

y'know who I can kinda see as Bond? Jack Davenport.

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[Venomfan]

Clive Owen will be older than Daniel Craig when Craig hangs up the tux
Roger Moore was older then Connery and he still replaced him. anyway i think Clive Owens voice is wrong for the role, he just doesnt sound like Bond to me.

also Ioan was really great in Amazing Grace this year, barely anyone saw it, but it was a really good movie with strong performances

[Iron Fist]

Good point on Moore and Connery. Actually, I believe it was Connery that got Moore the job to play Bond. But this whole "this actor will be older than Craig", I don't think it matters. It's happened before, why not again?

[Kaizer]

Nah, Bale won't ever do Bond not after he's batman. Personally, I think Bale looks maturer than he actually is. It would have been better for him to be Bond now.

well, remembering that he said just before Begins that he almost didn´t do Batman because it could ruin his chances of being Bond later, I don't think he'll turn it down if it's offered to him.

[Sharkboy]

I agree 100%.

And Matchpoint is amazing.

rhys meyers was the worse thing in that film, i thought his acting was TERRIBLE, that being sed if the producers continue this new pattern of releasing a new bond film after every 2-3 years instead of 4-5 by the end of craig's run it would be 2010, meaning we should be looking for an actor who would be in his mid-thirties around 2012. Bulter, Owen, Bale will be all too old for the role...unless they are thinking of taking the series in yet another direction.

btw Mr Bond. your avatar is positively terrifying! :wow: :csad:

[Everyman]

Good point on Moore and Connery. Actually, I believe it was Connery that got Moore the job to play Bond. But this whole "this actor will be older than Craig", I don't think it matters. It's happened before, why not again?


...Because look at what happened to Moore: he quickly got too old for the role and drowned it into self-parody. Yes, he had his moments, but I don't think it can be done without making another parodic Bond, and this is definitely not the way to go for the franchise. The actor replacing Craig should be at least ten years younger than him.

[Iron Fist]

...Because look at what happened to Moore: he quickly got too old for the role and drowned it into self-parody. Yes, he had his moments, but I don't think it can be done without making another parodic Bond, and this is definitely not the way to go for the franchise. The actor replacing Craig should be at least ten years younger than him.

Out of all the movies Moore did, there were I believe just two that weren't so great. Yes Moore was older, but I didn't see why that stopped him from being a good Bond. Sure there was the humor parts, some good some bad but I think Bond having some comedic moments is ok. As long as they are not over the top. The one with Moore dressing as a clown, well i happened cause he was being chased and he needed a disguise.

[Mr Jide]

Imo Moore had more than 2 bad Bond flicks and I agree with Everyman, we dont need a Bond that will age too quickly and turn this series into yet another joke. Ugh! Seeing Moore pathetically run after a car, in desperate need of an oxygen mask was just depressing. I still cant believe the producers allowed that ***** to happen. Why do you think Craig wants to do 3 movies? He doesn't want to get old in the role and end up looking pathetically silly. If craig was 29, I'm willing to bet, especially after the success of CR, the producers would have hi sign a picture deal that surpasses 3.

[Everyman]

Out of all the movies Moore did, there were I believe just two that weren't so great. Yes Moore was older, but I didn't see why that stopped him from being a good Bond. Sure there was the humor parts, some good some bad but I think Bond having some comedic moments is ok. As long as they are not over the top. The one with Moore dressing as a clown, well i happened cause he was being chased and he needed a disguise.

Sorry,but Moore quickly lost credibility as a secret agent, and part of it was due to his age.

[Dark Donnie]

Gerald Butler.

Exactly...I think Mr Fantastic would be a step back.