Speculation grows about who will be the next James Bond?

[lucas80]

The last movie came out in 2021, and Daniel Craig stepped out of the iconic role at that time. Many actors have been rumored to be in the running for the role that will come with multiple movies spanning 10-15 years. At one point several women were rumored to be in the running, there doesn't seem to be a rule established by Ian Fleming that the 00s by men.
https://apnews.com/article/james-bond-casting-f6a66eda8e72c7f94b9e944c71dd7335

 

[BubsFinn]

The last movie came out in 2021, and Daniel Craig stepped out of the iconic role at that time. Many actors have been rumored to be in the running for the role that will come with multiple movies spanning 10-15 years. At one point several women were rumored to be in the running, there doesn't seem to be a rule established by Ian Fleming that the 00s by men.
https://apnews.com/article/james-bond-casting-f6a66eda8e72c7f94b9e944c71dd7335

I honestly doubt it ever occured to Ian Fleming that there needed to be a rule establishing that the character named James Bond must always be portrayed by a man. Probably a lot like how P.L. Travers probably didn't have a rule establishing that Mary Poppins be played by a woman. Or how E.B. White probably didn't have a rule stating that Charlotte has to be portrayed as a spider.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Odds on them screwing this up?

 

[alaskanseminole]

Calm down fellas because...

 

[Hawk-A-Doodle-Doo]

 

[ferentzin04]

I honestly doubt it ever occured to Ian Fleming that there needed to be a rule establishing that the character named James Bond must always be portrayed by a man. Probably a lot like how P.L. Travers probably didn't have a rule establishing that Mary Poppins be played by a woman. Or how E.B. White probably didn't have a rule stating that Charlotte has to be portrayed as a spider.

To be fair, he said there doesn't seem to be a rule established by Ian Fleming that the 00s be men. Not James Bond specifically.

 

[TJ8869]

It’s too bad Idris Elba isn’t 10-15 years younger. He would have made a great Bond.

 

[BubsFinn]

To be fair, he said there doesn't seem to be a rule established by Ian Fleming that the 00s be men. Not James Bond specifically.

I noticed that, but the thread title does specifically says James Bond so I took him putting OOs in the text to mean Bond himself. It could be interpreted either way, I'll give you that.

 

[Hawk-A-Doodle-Doo]

I noticed that, but the thread title does specifically says James Bond so I took him putting OOs in the text to mean Bond himself. It could be interpreted either way, I'll give you that.

This. James Bond is a man. But the MI6 agent assigned the code number 007 doesn't necessarily have to be...at least not that Ol' Doodle has ever seen, heard or read.

 

[Ray Kinsella]

I'm just desperately hoping that this lull between Bond films allows them to learn the lessons from Marvel, Star Wars, Indy Jones, and Star Trek, and not 💩 on the franchise, and allow Bond to be Bond! Enough of this "updating for modern audiences!"

 

[BrianNole777]

They forgot to call me!

 

[lucas80]

It’s too bad Idris Elba isn’t 10-15 years younger. He would have made a great Bond.

I think he alludes to this in his responses when asked. He's phenomenal, but at 50 how long could he pull off the role?

 

[lucas80]

I honestly doubt it ever occured to Ian Fleming that there needed to be a rule establishing that the character named James Bond must always be portrayed by a man. Probably a lot like how P.L. Travers probably didn't have a rule establishing that Mary Poppins be played by a woman. Or how E.B. White probably didn't have a rule stating that Charlotte has to be portrayed as a spider.

He was an elitists in British society, but he was also directly involved in the usage of women in active duty during WW2. He knew their value, and that was exhibited in a lot of the characters he put into the series.

 

[DropitlikeitsHawk]

The last movie came out in 2021, and Daniel Craig stepped out of the iconic role at that time. Many actors have been rumored to be in the running for the role that will come with multiple movies spanning 10-15 years. At one point several women were rumored to be in the running, there doesn't seem to be a rule established by Ian Fleming that the 00s by men.
https://apnews.com/article/james-bond-casting-f6a66eda8e72c7f94b9e944c71dd7335

They already offered it to some dude.

 

[TC Nole OX]

They already offered it to some dude.

That’s the rumor

As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors

The “Kick-Ass” star is no stranger to action movies and at 33 is a good age to join the franchise, as producers likely want a 10 year commitment to the role.

apnews.com

 

[ericram]

So who is the odds on favorite?

 

[BrianNole777]

So who is the odds on favorite?

I'm available if needed.

 

[noleclone2]

It’s too bad Idris Elba isn’t 10-15 years younger. He would have made a great Bond.

Yep. He would have been a good choice but is in 50s now.

 

[ericram]

I'm available if needed.

So 1500 to 1 it's you then.

 

[BrianNole777]

So 1500 to 1 it's you then.

1,500,000,000,000 to 1 it's me.

 

[ericram]

1,500,000,000,000 to 1 it's me.

Yea I was being kind. No reason to destroy your ego.

 

[Jimmy McGill]

I think it should be this guy:

 

[QuadCityHawkeye1976]

Odds on them screwing this up?

You’ll be mad no matter what because you are a miserable twat.

 

[QuadCityHawkeye1976]

Billy Crystal

 

[Tom Paris]

That’s the rumor

As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors

The “Kick-Ass” star is no stranger to action movies and at 33 is a good age to join the franchise, as producers likely want a 10 year commitment to the role.

apnews.com

I have a problem with a guy playing Bond whose significant is 30 years older than him.

 

[ericram]

I have a problem with a guy playing Bond whose significant is 30 years older than him.

An origin story would be a good idea.

 

[GOHOX69]

Some British white guy is my guess.

 

[drew_hawk]

Some British white guy is my guess.

Tom Hardy

 

[LuciousBDragon]

I have no problem if the new 00 is a woman.

As long as she is still a big womanizer.

 

[GOHOX69]

Tom Hardy

That would be one example 😀

 

[SolarHawk]

Bond is overrated euro trash. I bet you guys follow the royals newsfeed lol. FVCKING nerds.

 

[BrianNole777]

Bond is overrated euro trash. I bet you guys follow the royals newsfeed lol. FVCKING nerds.

Blasphemy!!!

 

[TC Nole OX]

I have a problem with a guy playing Bond whose significant is 30 years older than him.

Maybe he wants to be President of France

 

[SolarHawk]

Blasphemy!!!

 

[the24fan]

Bond is overrated euro trash. I bet you guys follow the royals newsfeed lol. FVCKING nerds.

 

[TJ8869]

Bond is overrated euro trash. I bet you guys follow the royals newsfeed lol. FVCKING nerds.

I couldn’t care less about the royals but I do enjoy Bond movies. And of course I love being pigeonholed.

 

[lucas80]

I couldn’t care less about the royals but I do enjoy Bond movies. And of course I love being pigeonholed.

Pigeonholed is a euphemism, right?

 

[TJ8869]

Pigeonholed is a euphemism, right?

 

[FAUlty Gator]

Didn’t click. I assume it says Queen Latifa. No?

 

[ericram]

Looks like this guy has been offered the role and it looks like a reset to do an origin timeline.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/marvel-actor-aaron-taylor-johnson-officially-offered-role-james-bond-details-explored?key2=2020527&fbclid=IwAR0UPhD73o63gAHwb1XAhuEZhyE0Bpj1aWMHYyOTehRTB1lSSNMzq4CnqNY