The search for the next James Bond has been whittled down to a shortlist of four contenders, according to the latest rumours in the British Press.

Clive Owen, Daniel Craig, Julian McMahon and... Pierce Brosnan. Despite the repeated statements from 007 #5 that he will definitely not be returning, the rumours persist.

Favourite of director Michael Campbell is understood to be Croatian actor Goran Visnjic, who was linked to the role back in April when it was revealed the Croatian actor had been meeting the "Casino Royale" helmer in Los Angeles. Visnjic recently confirmed his screentest had gone well and is now awaiting the call.

So, This could be the new James Bond (http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/MMPH-E/254702.jpg) Whaddya reckon?? :confused:

Who would you choose?

Either Dougray Scott or Jeremy Northam.

They were both in 'Enigma' and Northam's character in that was a very icy piece of work indeed - just like the Bond of the novels is supposed to be.

Excellent!

Joe

I think i should be the new james bond

Latest news from IGN on Bond casting

"Coming Soon points out that TV Guide has produced further confirmation that ER star Goran Visnjic is in the running to play James Bond in the franchise's next installment, Casino Royale.

TV Guide spoke with ER's exec producer David Zabel who confirmed that Croatian thesp Visnjic is indeed a candidate for the role of 007. "We have a contingency plan [in case he is cast]," Zabel informed TV Guide.

Zabel added that if Visnjic got the role it would not mean he'd be written out of ER. "We would film a bunch of stuff [with Kovac] at one time for later episodes. Or, depending on where the Bond film was shooting, he might be able to work on both at the same time. That's what [George] Clooney did. He was shooting Batman & Robin for part of the day and ER the other part."

There has been no official word yet on who has been cast as Bond so fans should not assume the role is Visnjic's. Officially, the casting hunt for the next Bond continues.

Casino Royale is slated to begin filming in early 2006 for a fourth-quarter release."


I think he could make a decent Bond.

craig shepherd!--a local actor from lane top!--he'd bring something different to the role, although i do think hed make an even better doctor who!"!!:thumbsup:

You even need to ask (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/edn/gun1_me.jpg)???

Originally posted by evildrneil
You even need to ask (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/edn/gun1_me.jpg)???

I think Bond might opt for a firearm, rather than a lighter. Perhaps you should try one of these (hypocaust.kicks-ass.net/chickenedn.jpg) instead.

Originally posted by Phanerothyme
I think Bond might opt for a firearm, rather than a lighter. Perhaps you should try one of these (hypocaust.kicks-ass.net/chickenedn.jpg) instead.

I dunno - maybe a squeeky plastic mallet instead???

Sean Bean....... has he been in one of the bond films before as a bad guy?

Me.....of course

for me, Bond is the role Clive Owen was born to play. He may not like that but you can't help but think it.

Another Brit (admittedly welsh) who I think could get the Bond image right is Chrstian Bale.

Wilf

keanu reeves should be the next bond!

you could have a matrix spy movie - why not?!:clap:

No we need an Englishman!


I nominate Jimmy Tarbuck :clap:

I can't see Clive Owen doing it. Its a shame cos I think hes a right good actor as well (anyone seen Croupier?), but he's not right for Bond.

They did give it Timothy Dalton though.....

I suppose Bond movies are meant to be enjoyable hokum but watching Pierce Brosnan driving a tank thru a brick wall without getting a speck of dust on his white shirt.........:rolleyes:

God forbid they spoil our enjoyment of a decent looking bloke with even a hint of reality!

Can't they pick someone masculine this time? one who isn't a bit Loreal..........
:confused:

Originally posted by smelley_cat1
keanu reeves should be the next bond!

you could have a matrix spy movie - why not?!:clap:

Because Bond is an englishman, and the Matrix was crap, maybe?

i was joking:loopy:

matrix is better than bond anyway

but if i have to choose seriosly it would have to be:

someone like clive owen

Clive Owen (http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1271162.jpg) For those of us who never knew who he was!. Hmmmm:confused: I don't know.

Why oh why - do people think Robbie Williams is even a candidate for the role - he is an obnoxious rubber-faced tw@ of the highest degree.

Take a look (http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/betplaywin/jamesbond1.htm?linkfrom=betplaywin__betplaywin_hom e&link=fs2TA1TT_4_1Link1&article=BPWinstantwin_ipod_nano_top)

Some of his songs are good - but he is basically a git.

Originally posted by mikeyspikey
craig shepherd!--a local actor from lane top!--he'd bring something different to the role, although i do think hed make an even better doctor who!"!!:thumbsup:
I know old Shep, top bloke and very funny, I beleive he's staring in Weerz Me Dad? on Sat @ The Lescar. :)

I'll have a go.......................

One thing is certain, the actor must be English. I could never take Sean Connery seriously in the role; Bond simply is not Scots [or in Connery's case, the best part Irish].

Echoing Lestat's comments, if the unutterably childish, talentless, self-obsessed Robbie Williams got the job, we should boycott the film in utter disgust. What a charmless , vulgar oaf he is! He likes to cultivate the image of 'a ladies man', like Bond and has famously flirted with the imagery of Fleming's great hero. Notice, however, that his 'conquests' never stay around for long, and refer to the brief relationship in terms usually reserved for a friendship between two women. The ladies often say what a great 'mate' Williams had been, or that they were both 'so alike' [Geri Halliwell]. One suspects that Williams would be more at home exchanging beauty tips and knitting patterns than he would as 007.

Sorry Timo, but I'm plumping for a scotsman.

New Bond pic 1 (http://www.kcprofessional.com/uk/images/GSA_AHansen.jpg)

New Bond Pic 2 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1905000/images/_1907001_hansen150.jpg)

Liencam,
The second one looks a nasty *******!

Originally posted by timo
Liencam,
The second one looks a nasty *******!

They're both the same guy, Alan Hansen.

I couldn't find a picture of him in a tux. He has the same steely eyes as the cartoon though.

Originally posted by Lestat
Why oh why - do people think Robbie Williams is even a candidate for the role - he is an obnoxious rubber-faced tw@ of the highest degree. Some of his songs are good - but he is basically a git.

jealousy is an ugly trait.

and besides, why do you have to be nice to be an actor ? most of them are gits.

Originally posted by timo
One thing is certain, the actor must be English. I could never take Sean Connery seriously in the role; Bond simply is not Scots [or in Connery's case, the best part Irish].

Echoing Lestat's comments, if the unutterably childish, talentless, self-obsessed Robbie Williams got the job, we should boycott the film in utter disgust. What a charmless , vulgar oaf he is! He likes to cultivate the image of 'a ladies man', like Bond and has famously flirted with the imagery of Fleming's great hero. Notice, however, that his 'conquests' never stay around for long, and refer to the brief relationship in terms usually reserved for a friendship between two women. The ladies often say what a great 'mate' Williams had been, or that they were both 'so alike' [Geri Halliwell]. One suspects that Williams would be more at home exchanging beauty tips and knitting patterns than he would as 007.

jealousy is an ugly trait.

Originally posted by Lee1979
jealousy is an ugly trait.

Come on Lee, don't get personal.

Give us some reasons as to why Robbie might be suitable for the role.

Personally I think he's a bit young (looking at least) for the role. He wouldn't be able to carry off some of the lines because of this IMO.

I recon sean bean should have a try :D

Originally posted by liencam
Come on Lee, don't get personal.

Give us some reasons as to why Robbie might be suitable for the role.

Personally I think he's a bit young (looking at least) for the role. He wouldn't be able to carry off some of the lines because of this IMO.

but they were personal attacks on Robbie and they don't know him ! Not that I do mind (and not through lack of trying !! :D )

I personally don't think he is ideal for Bond but there is no need to be so malicious against an englishman who IS very talented and anyone who has seen him in concert will no doubt agree.

He's is not an actor and probably is too young. There are so many British actors out there who deserve this opportunity to really shine.

It depends where they are going with this next Bond. I think it needs over hauling a bit and needs to be made somewhat more rugged. I'm struggling to be honest though :confused:

Lea x

Originally posted by Lee1979
anyone who has seen him in concert will no doubt agree.

Naaaah! . . he's crap.:rolleyes:

If he can do a half-decent british accent then Colin Farrell would make an awesome Bond. He'd be my choice.

There's been some fantastic suggestions on this thread - I think casting directors could do a lot worse than approach SF for ideas :thumbsup:

Sean Bean - yeah, I could really see him as Bond, especially the ladies' man part and the assassin role. Thought he was excellent as the IRA hit-man in Tom Clancy's "Patriot Games". Lacks the upper-class air though?

Dougray Scott - very similar in persona to Sean Bean, I'd say; same strengths and weaknesses for the role, maybe though his eyes are too gentle?

Jeremy Northam - excellent actor, with the requisite aristocratic/autocratic manner. Icy-cold in "Enigma", could carry off the cruelty aspects, and the ruthlessness. Could do sadistic charm. And the intelligence. Emotionless, no conscience aspects covered. Downside: maybe a bit too aloof for the audience? No warmth - or maybe this is a good point?

Colin Farrell - again, fabulous actor, could carry off most of the requirements brilliantly - louche, careless charm, womanising, ice-cold killer. Could come over really well with the almost-sociopathic aspects of Bond. Oodles of charm, but no feeling or emotion behind it. But not sure he can do the necessary upper-class aura.

Goran Visnijc - very much as Colin Farrell. Also probably the most handsome man in the world - drool! Could see him doing the assassin thing brilliantly. He has beautiful eyes, but I could easily see there being cruelty/coldness in them, unlike Dougray Scott. Charm by the bucketload. But could he be a convincing upper-class Brit? I don't know.....

Last, but very much not least,

Clive Owen - like someone said earlier, he was born to play Bond. He's immediately the person I think of to play the modern Bond - and second choice - and third choice! Fantastic actor with great presence and looks and sex appeal. Charm. Could see him doing upper class no problem. And he just has that 'edge' about him, like he could do anything at any moment. Unpredictable and dangerous. And totally cold when required. And Clive has proved his 'big screen presence' and popularity with audiences.

No contest!

StarSparkle :) - just off the top of my head, you understand! :D

To keep in line with new P.C. ideas , how about Elton John or Julian Clarey ?
It's not always the youngish , white hetero guys who take the biscuit , is it ? So , let's get real . This IS the 21st . century .
Why not Diana Abbott , for that matter ?

Originally posted by Fareast
To keep in line with new P.C. ideas , how about Elton John or Julian Clarey ?
It's not always the youngish , white hetero guys who take the biscuit , is it ? So , let's get real . This IS the 21st . century .
Why not Diana Abbott , for that matter ?

Like your thinking, Fareast :thumbsup:

Personally, I think Anne Robinson would make a fabuloso Jane Bond! :hihi: You know she wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger! :shocked:

StarSparkle

PS Following the theme, Robbie Williams would be supreme at offering the world a camp James Bond - seriously, he would be brilliant in a spoof version!

new james bond - announced today

more details from bbc here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/4337224.stm)

daniel craig is the latest actor to play the shaken but not stirred mr bond.

thoughts?

Originally posted by LoopyLou
new james bond - announced today

more details from bbc here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/4337224.stm)

daniel craig is the latest actor to play the shaken but not stirred mr bond.

thoughts?

too old and too ugly

Not a Bond fan, but not who I'd pick.

Doesn't seem suave enough, a bit too rugged and 'lived in'.

More of a Bond villian.

Originally posted by LoopyLou
new james bond - announced today

more details from bbc here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/4337224.stm)

daniel craig is the latest actor to play the shaken but not stirred mr bond.

thoughts?

it jus doesnt look right.. hhmm

Gutted! I'm not a Clive Owen fan but he would have been a better choice.
Sean Bean - well he's already appeared in a Bond movie so it would have been a major challenge but even that would have been preferable.
Daniel Craig has a distinct lack of sex appeal and IMO sophistication.
I would imagine fellas are interested in the action factor of a future Bond, from the POV of a woman he just HAS to be suave and sexy.
Tch!

Originally posted by nick2
too old and too ugly

agreed.

a good actor though.

Originally posted by Lee1979
agreed.

a good actor though.

Being Bond doesn't require good acting, just the ability to charm women out of their knickers.

I thought Daniel Craig was great in Enduring Love- good enough to convince me of his capacity for Bondage.

The new Bond (http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articles/images/007_6_danielcraig.jpg)

Prince Edaward
Duncan Norville
Kieth Harris and Orvile (Orvile is optional)

Daniel Craig was ok in layer cake - you couldn't have Sean Bean as he's been a baddy in it (006) already

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/sony_pictures_classics/layer_cake/_group_photos/daniel_craig1.jpg

on the job already...

Originally posted by Internetowl
Daniel Craig was ok in layer cake - you couldn't have Sean Bean as he's been a baddy in it (006) already


Personally, I think this might have been quite an interesting twist.... very post-modern, or post-postmodern, or whatever type of modernity it is we're onto these days.... :P

Still think Clive Owen was born to be Bond :(

StarSparkle

bah rubbish choice.

Clive Owen is just so Bond .