Which actors could you see as the next Bond?

[Octoberist]

The other painfully obvious option is to recast Bond, again, and I guess find another starting point?
Im not sure how they can use the Craig continuity now it all seems wasted.

So was Felix Leiter and Moneypenny code names too? Dumbest theory that came from the directors of the one of the worst Bond directors.

Nerds are just obsessed with continuity and canon.

 

[Warhammer]

And given that it was supposed to be the film that tied all of the Craig-era ones together in a "mega-arc," it being so sloppily-written feels all the worse. They dropped the ball at the most important moment basically.

If they cut ties with that movie, the hype behind the rights of Spectre and Blofeld was a giant waste. Dare I say, Sony's notes on Spectre was actually pretty fair, from those leaks..Then it's all for naught.

I agree 100% with all of the above.

lol

I respect Craig for giving Bond fans the finger.

I don't even think Craig cares enough about Bond to even be spiteful.

Or just do what they did for the first 40 years. Same character, different actor, loose continuity, and go. It's not that complicated, nor would most of the general audience be overthinking things like we fans tend to do.

The only thing that sucks is it's going to initially be jarring to start Bond 25. You either reboot the whole thing again, make a direct sequel with a recast Bond and Blofeld (and more than likely, Swann as well), or just put Bond back on duty like Spectre simply didn't end like it did.

The man got married and retired after a showdown with his brother, the head of a global shadow organization that's still out there and will automatically make the next villain smaller in scope unless he is also an associate. It's like Spectre was meant to be a part one of two. This wouldn't even be a big deal at all if Spectre didn't fuse all of Craig's films together.

 

[Peyton Westlake]

Then maybe just, maybe give a little more time to think where to carry the James Bond franchise by convincing Craig to do only one more Bond that addresses any plot holes or loose ends incorporated into a story that can leave it open for a new Bond. After that movie then another search for a new Bond who can start fresh.

 

[Closerframe]

I too wish Craig would return for one more Bond to complete his take down of SPECTRE that way whatever actor follows-up, can get a blank slate.

 

[Peyton Westlake]

I dont see Tom as Bond.
There is suppose to be an aura or mystique to Bond. I don't feel that with Tom.
Just a feeling I get when I see him.
He doesnt portray or come across like Connery,Dalton or Craig did with having that bad ass presence or persona.

 

[Whatupman]

I dont see Tom as Bond.
There is suppose to be an aura or mystique to Bond. I don't feel that with Tom.
Just a feeling I get when I see him.
He doesnt portray or come across like Connery,Dalton or Craig did with having that bad ass presence or persona.

I definitely can see Hiddleston as Bond. I agree that he doesn't have that badass presence that Connery, Dalton and Craig had, but I think that could be a good thing. We have had Craig for several movies now, so I think it would be good if the next Bond brings something different to the table. I could see Hiddleston as a more surprising badass. A Bond that plays into the fact that people don't think that he's a killing machine, and uses it to his advantage. But when he switches to the cold-blooded killer inside, damn, then it's glorious.

 

[Peyton Westlake]

I definitely can see Hiddleston as Bond. I agree that he doesn't have that badass presence that Connery, Dalton and Craig had, but I think that could be a good thing. We have had Craig for several movies now, so I think it would be good if the next Bond brings something different to the table. I could see Hiddleston as a more surprising badass. A Bond that plays into the fact that people don't think that he's a killing machine, and uses it to his advantage. But when he switches to the cold-blooded killer inside, damn, then it's glorious.

That is a different take I never thought of. Maybe a good way to tweak Bond's image.

 

[Neno_Kos]

Tom Hiddleston would be more Pierce Brosnan type of Bond. And personally with Connery he is my favorite Bond

 

[Whatupman]

Tom Hiddleston would be more Pierce Brosnan type of Bond. And personally with Connery he is my favorite Bond

A little like Brosnan, yeah, maybe. And this might be because I'm used to seeing him as Loki, but I also could see him as more ruthless, colder and darker than Brosnan. There's something in his eyes that makes him feel more sinister than Brosnan.

 

[Neno_Kos]

A little like Brosnan, yeah, maybe. And this might be because I'm used to seeing him as Loki, but I also could see him as more ruthless, colder and darker than Brosnan. There's something in his eyes that makes him feel more sinister than Brosnan.

Sure. I think he can be like Brosnan and Craig. Grace, charming and sophisticated, smooth operator Bond. But also cold-type killer type Bond, like you said sinister when mission requires. He has range for that.

 

[Logan0327]

is'nt he bond like in amc the night manager

 

[Neno_Kos]

is'nt he bond like in amc the night manager

didnt watch it yet

 

[B]

It's a shame Daniel Craig doesn't seem like he wants to do anymore Bond movies for whatever reason, supposedly due to his age & the injuries/general tole shooting the movies seems to take on him. It's weird I realise he's played Bond in 4 movies since 2006 but it seemed like his Bond, at least to me, was only just getting started.

As for his replacement, I'm not a fan of the idea of Tom Hiddleston in the role. Look wise he doesn't strike me as James Bond, then again to an extent I didn't feel Daniel Craig looked particularly Bond like when he'd originally been cast & he managed to do a fine job. It's abit of the whole package for Hiddleston, look, voice & from what I've seen him in previously he just doesn't strike me as being James Bond.

Tom Hardy wouldn't be a bad shout if they're looking to somewhat follow suit with Craig's casting/performance which was more of a rugged Bond IMO than we've seen before. Henry Cavill or Michael Fassbender would be decent shouts as well, both would be more Pierce Brosnan like castings simply because both have more of a charming aura about them IMO.

 

[Octoberist]

OMG, I'm watching the Night Manager, and the show's amazing along with Tom. And Elizabeth Debicki..legs that goes on for days!

 

[Logan0327]

i've wanted fassbender since x men first class he can be dapper,classy and bad ass at the same time

 

[DigificWriter]

I really don't see them abandoning this new Bond continuity after only four movies just because of the departure of Daniel Craig when they maintained the previous continuity for 20 movies even in the face of losing the actor playing the character several different times.

 

[Peyton Westlake]

I really don't see them abandoning this new Bond continuity after only four movies just because of the departure of Daniel Craig when they maintained the previous continuity for 20 movies even in the face of losing the actor playing the character several different times.

Thats why I think the James Bond franchise should convince Craig to do only one more Bond that addresses any plot holes or loose ends incorporated into a story that can leave it open for a new Bond. After that movie then another search for a new Bond who can start fresh.

 

[DigificWriter]

The original series kept building upon what they'd started with Dr. No even through the departures of Connery (twice), Lazenby, Moore, and Dalton, so there's no reason they can't do likewise with the new series in the absence of Daniel Craig.

 

[godisawesome]

A little like Brosnan, yeah, maybe. And this might be because I'm used to seeing him as Loki, but I also could see him as more ruthless, colder and darker than Brosnan. There's something in his eyes that makes him feel more sinister than Brosnan.

I'm letting my enjoyment of his portrayal of Loki shine through here, but I could see Hiddleston playing a Bind who occasionally displays a little glee and enthusiasm for defeating his opponents. He could easily play the kind of tall and sincerely charming Bond who manipulates a particularly nasty henchman into provoking Bond so he has an excuse to shoot him, then smirking a bit afterward and digging his teeth into a remark about it with some sour enjoyment.

And again, I d actually be a supporter of making a new Bond take over Craig's identity in-universe, and actually playing the next film as a rookie assignment for someone who has a different temperment than Craig's Bond, with him forging his own relationships with Moneypenny, Q, and M.

 

[Peyton Westlake]

I will say this, I was not a fan of Craig when they casted him but he won me over.
The best Portrayal of Bond since Connery/Dalton.
I won't pass judgment on Tom yet.
He is an actor and their craft is making a character believable.
So I will wait and see if he is chosen as Bond.

 

[Loki882]

Connery wasn't exactly a popular choice initial either (supposedly Sir Ian Fleming didn't like his casting at all, and only warmed up to him after seeing FRWL). So initial appearances aren't always a good way to judge suitability for a role like this.

Plus each actor plays Bond in his own unique way.

 

[Peyton Westlake]

Nobody is in favor of Henry Cavill?
He's played Superman different then most had imagined & I applaud him for it.

 

[BestGirl]

I don't think too many people were impressed with his Superman. He was mostly grim and wooden.

 

[Loki882]

I'd be fine with Cavill. The guy has charm and charisma, when they let him (looking at you Zack Snyder).

 

[Gort Baringa]

I just watched all of The Night Manager yesterday and now feel that Tom Hiddleston is definitely the top choice to become 007! Maybe darken his hair and not comb it up (too much of his forehead is shown) and he could be perfect.