Which actors could you see as the next Bond?

[Pink Ranger]

Actually...

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/...ake-james-bond-films-after-copyright-expires/

I wouldn't sweat too much about that. Canadian production companies have like zero instinct when it comes to balancing out marketability and quality. If a Canadian producer decided to remake You Only Live Twice, the new title would be You Only Live An Exact Number Of Times, Which Is More Than One, But Less Than Three.

 

[AnneFan]

Id say tom hiddleston but I dont know if would do loki and bond at the same time.

I don't think it would be an issue.

Tom has the intensity and charm required for Bond. And he has automatic name recognition, so he could basically walk into the role and not have many people worried about the future. He'd nail it.

I wouldn't be surprised if "and besides, I've got something better to do" is the lasting note Craig ends on.

 

[Shawn Wayne]

I don't think it would be an issue.

Tom has the intensity and charm required for Bond. And he has automatic name recognition, so he could basically walk into the role and not have many people worried about the future. He'd nail it.

I wouldn't be surprised if "and besides, I've got something better to do" is the lasting note Craig ends on.

I concur

 

[Warhammer]

I wouldn't sweat too much about that. Canadian production companies have like zero instinct when it comes to balancing out marketability and quality. If a Canadian producer decided to remake You Only Live Twice, the new title would be You Only Live An Exact Number Of Times, Which Is More Than One, But Less Than Three.

 

[Roose Bolton]

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-e...d-with-bond-director-sam-mendes-a7027546.html

 

[Vaibow]

Once again, being white is not a part of Bond's character (his thinking, environment, character development, conflicts, etc) but being black is pivotal to the other characters you mentioned above.

An example of a white character that SHOULD be white (at least for the next couple decades) is Superman. Why? Because he's the ultimate immigrant but because of his complexion, he's considered an all-American farm-boy. There's actual irony there that plays into the psyche of the character.

As far as Bond goes, I'm not asking for a black Bond, nor am I asking for a white one. I'm saying that you have no valid reason for Bond to be white (or anyone to pick any race). Just pick the best actor.

What are you on about? How on earth is Superman the only character that has to be white - he is a friggin alien and you mean to tell me an all american farm boy is no less white than an old money, european family.

It's interesting you use the term 'all american farm boy' 'all american' go look at the landscape of america and the demographics. You've singled handedly proven their point - if an all american farm boy is white, then what is european old money??

And no, it does not play into the psyche of the character at all - why? Because he was created by two Jewish lads, one of which lost his father to a gun shot. Look around the western world in 1938 when Superman was created. Skip 15 years to 1953 when Casino Royal was written. Starting to work it out?

That's why they were both white. Based upon their creators.

If both characters were created today, Superman & Bond could be any colour they damn well wished - why, it's the multicultural society we live in.

But, they were created in a different time and there for over the years, their characters were tweaked to stay relevant - character. A skin colour should not have to be tweaked to stay relevant.

As an edit, if the universe created onscreen had better represented characters, this talk would not even be needed.

 

[AnneFan]

I concur

Which is a bit sad, really. Craig barnstormed his way onto the scene in 2006, and then could vacate the role without much fanfare. It's the opposite of Brosnan's exit. He wanted a fifth, but it wasn't granted. The Bond crew clearly want a fifth with Craig, but he seemingly isn't interested. But if that's his feelings, well, so be it. The franchise is bigger than him or any other individual. It went on before him and will continue after him. I'll still appreciate what he did though.

 

[Tg11]

So then why not cast Tom Hiddleston as the new Bond? Or how about Richard Armitage as the next Bond?

 

[Golgo-13]

So then why not cast Tom Hiddleston as the new Bond? Or how about Richard Armitage as the next Bond?

Yes. yes. Yes!

 

[Tg11]

Richard Armitage would be a great Bond because looks-wise he is perfect but also he has the charm and the sauviness that comes with being Bond

If Hugh Jackman were like 10-15 years younger I would say he would be perfect as Bond even though he is an Australian he actually looks good in a suit but also Jackman too has the charm and sauviness that comes with Bond

Alex O'Loughlin from Hawaii-Five O he is another actor who I could see as Bond

Sam Worthington is another one or even Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Bond

 

[Warhammer]

Post-The Tudors Jonathan Rhys-Myers would be fantastic. I'm afraid that his past drug problems eliminate him from EON's consideration, though.

And damn, a post-X-Men: The Last Stand Hugh Jackman would have literally been the most ideal and perfect casting for Bond ever. The sugar on top would be that he's Australian.

 

[Tg11]

Jamie Dornan yes he plays Christian Grey in the 50 Shades franchise but seeing him as Bond I don't know it would be interesting to see him as Bond

 

[Warhammer]

So then why not cast Tom Hiddleston as the new Bond? Or how about Richard Armitage as the next Bond?

I am so down for Hiddleston as Bond. And to be quite honest, Hiddles will potentially bring more box office. He will bring in MCU fans and women. He's fit, good looking, charming, and can act his ass off.

Armitage would be great as well. He looks like Bond "should" look like. But he's already mid-40s and would be 47 by the time a new Bond film is released.

 

[Tg11]

Aiden Turner is another one

 

[Tg11]

Luke Evans is another choice for Bond or Scott Adkins would be another

 

[Closerframe]

It depends on what kind of Bond we'll be getting. If Sony decides to go with a young Bond, then Henry Cavill makes the most sense to me. It's not like he's doing much outside of JL. If they go for an older Bond, then Colin Firth, Idris Elba, or Tom Hardy seems like the way to go.

 

[Tg11]

Younger Bond definitely Henry Cavill but if they go with an older Bond then definitely the best pick would be Richard Armitage

 

[Asteroid-Man]

What are you on about? How on earth is Superman the only character that has to be white

I never said "only" I gave an example.

he is a friggin alien and you mean to tell me an all american farm boy is no less white than an old money, european family.

It's interesting you use the term 'all american farm boy' 'all american' go look at the landscape of america and the demographics. You've singled handedly proven their point - if an all american farm boy is white, then what is european old money??

I'm using it in exaggerated terms. Although I agree that being an American includes all demographics, I'm making a point which you just proved. Americans come from all flocks of life. As a person of colour who was born and raised in North America, I can tell you that there are preconceived notions in society. So Clark Kent would grow up in a society where people wouldn't think twice about his upbringing. They'd look at him and go "he's American" and then he would see how blacks, hispanics, asians, arabs and persians are treated and think "damn, that's messed up" while he's actually harboring the fact that he himself is the ultimate immigrant. The audience knows this seminal trait that the other characters in the world of story don't know - this is a literary tool called "dramatic irony" and it's intentionally used.

And no, it does not play into the psyche of the character at all - why? Because he was created by two Jewish lads, one of which lost his father to a gun shot. Look around the western world in 1938 when Superman was created. Skip 15 years to 1953 when Casino Royal was written. Starting to work it out?

See above on psyche. Until systemic racism is abolished in North American society, Superman must be white. It's about the dramatic irony and the inner struggles he has to deal with being an immigrant who can camouflage into a society where white men have a very clear advantage.

That's why they were both white. Based upon their creators.

Yes, I agree that's why they were depicted as white, but for one of the two examples, it really doesn't matter what colour his skin is. It's an arbitrary genetic trait and in the case of Bond it has NO bearing on his character's psyche.

A skin colour should not have to be tweaked to stay relevant

I agree. I'm not suggesting changing his skin colour to be relevant - nobody is. It's actually quite racist to assume as much. You're prejudging a decision based on race. That's the definition of racism. We're suggesting that race should have no impact on the casting decision. If the best actor happens to be not-white, the cast him. If the actor happens to be white, cast him.

 

[Schlosser85]

It depends on what kind of Bond we'll be getting. If Sony decides to go with a young Bond, then Henry Cavill makes the most sense to me. It's not like he's doing much outside of JL. If they go for an older Bond, then Colin Firth, Idris Elba, or Tom Hardy seems like the way to go.

Tom Hardy's not much older than Henry Cavill.

 

[Closerframe]

Tom Hardy's not much older than Henry Cavill.

I should have been more specific, I meant in terms of a story focusing on an older Bond, one who's experienced more hardship as a veteran versus being only on a few missions. Hardy looks a lot older than he actually is.

 

[Tg11]

Plus Tom Hardy he's already playing an iconic film franchise character in the Mad Max series but at the same time who knows when we will get a Mad Max sequel so it begs the question of if Hardy gets cast as 007 but if he does then you will get no complaints from me

Plus Hardy he can act and not to mention he can pull off wearing suits too as well as having the charm to boot

 

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[Pink Ranger]

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Okay, so you're at least open to the idea then.

 

[Vaibow]

I never said "only" I gave an example.


I'm using it in exaggerated terms. Although I agree that being an American includes all demographics, I'm making a point which you just proved. Americans come from all flocks of life. As a person of colour who was born and raised in North America, I can tell you that there are preconceived notions in society. So Clark Kent would grow up in a society where people wouldn't think twice about his upbringing. They'd look at him and go "he's American" and then he would see how blacks, hispanics, asians, arabs and persians are treated and think "damn, that's messed up" while he's actually harboring the fact that he himself is the ultimate immigrant. The audience knows this seminal trait that the other characters in the world of story don't know - this is a literary tool called "dramatic irony" and it's intentionally used.



See above on psyche. Until systemic racism is abolished in North American society, Superman must be white. It's about the dramatic irony and the inner struggles he has to deal with being an immigrant who can camouflage into a society where white men have a very clear advantage.


Yes, I agree that's why they were depicted as white, but for one of the two examples, it really doesn't matter what colour his skin is. It's an arbitrary genetic trait and in the case of Bond it has NO bearing on his character's psyche.




I agree. I'm not suggesting changing his skin colour to be relevant - nobody is. It's actually quite racist to assume as much. You're prejudging a decision based on race. That's the definition of racism. We're suggesting that race should have no impact on the casting decision. If the best actor happens to be not-white, the cast him. If the actor happens to be white, cast him.

That is all you needed to have said, i thnk that's what a lot of people have said - even Elba has said he would love to be Bond, just not the first black bond, which tells you a lot.

There are a lot of people that will not care what skin colour Bond is, so long as it feels like a bond film.

There are those that cannot handle a non white bond - that's their issue.

There are those that want him to be non white, just because. To me that is pathetic, but their issue, not mine.

As i have always said, Bond to me is a white character, does he have to stay white? nope. Would i care if he doesn't? nope - would i care if it was forced and takes the character in a whole different direction, of course.

Please, let's not use these forums to be political and try and score subtle points.

 

[Asteroid-Man]

That is all you needed to have said, i thnk that's what a lot of people have said - even Elba has said he would love to be Bond, just not the first black bond, which tells you a lot.

There are a lot of people that will not care what skin colour Bond is, so long as it feels like a bond film.

There are those that cannot handle a non white bond - that's their issue.

There are those that want him to be non white, just because. To me that is pathetic, but their issue, not mine.

As i have always said, Bond to me is a white character, does he have to stay white? nope. Would i care if he doesn't? nope - would i care if it was forced and takes the character in a whole different direction, of course.

Please, let's not use these forums to be political and try and score subtle points.

So then we're in agreement. I was debating the posters that don't want him to be black because he "must be white". It's just as stupid as making him black for the sake of it being different. Got nothing to do with politics, my man.