Posted October 14, 2005 It was officially revealed today that Daniel Craig (who starred in Layer Cake); will be the new James Bond! and the first blonde James Bond at that! He has signed up to play the role of 007 in the future Bond film; Casino Royale (remake). Apparently the commitment for James Bond nowadays is for a minimum of 10 years; so unless he gets a bad response and the production company EON let him go, it looks like he'll be around for the next 3-4 Bond films! IMO, i don't think he's the best for the part, but then again who else was there; no-one really! I wouldn't have liked to see the role go to Clive Owen, Hugh Jackman, Colin Farrell or Orlando Bloom! I'd have liked to see Pierce Brosnam again, but that just because i think he is perfect for the part; but Pierce was going to have to be replaced someday and i suppose this is a bit of a new direction (him being blonde) so it could be a good way to go. I do think he looks abit more of a Timothy Doltan in style though (and that's not a good thing for James Bond, lol)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Pah, it was revealed three days ago... http://www.thisislondon.com/showbiz/articles/20594611?source=Daily%20Mail&ct=5 (I hate to be one of those tossers that posts just to say "Oh that's so old" or "Seen it before", adding absolutely nothing to the thread. So I'll add that if I ever meet any of them in person I'll be punching them in their stupid little face). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Pah, it was revealed three days ago... Yeah I did here about it at the start of the week aswell, but it was still not official; but the official announcement was made today! (OK, i''m clutching at straws!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Hmmmm... he doesn't seem that great. Although Layer Cake is apparently a fantastic film. So we'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 He was rumoured to be the choice 6 months ago so it's no surprise, but at least they've finally made it official. Not seen any of his films, but he doesn't look the part to me. Hopefully his acting will be good. They could have done far worse though. I think 007 is just about over.. I can't see them rediscoving the magic of the series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Who the hell is this weirdo?^ Bring back Roger Moore that's what I say! http://www.roger-moore.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Never heard of that guy before but at least he seems to be better than Timothy Dalton, Lazenby. But I prefer a time machine to get Roger Moore or Sean Connery back or maybe even Brosnan. But I am lucky that it is not Leonardo di Caprio or some other teeny idol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 But I prefer a time machine to get Roger Moore backForget the time machine, I mean bring back Roger Moore as he is now.That would be quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Pierce Brosnan was a great Bond, Goldeneye is still my favourite film Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 That's just not right, since when was James Bond a scruffy oik? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Pierce Brosnan was a great Bond, Goldeneye is still my favourite film Mine too. I love the old films like Man With A Golden Gun and Live And Let Die, but GoldenEye is #1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 All he is to me is 'random guy from Tomb Raider'. A remake of Casino Royale though, desperation methinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Hes a fantastic actor but would have made a better bad guy methinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 All he is to me is 'random guy from Tomb Raider'. A remake of Casino Royale though, desperation methinks. Yeah your right, he's from Tomb Raider (wondered where I've seen him before), didn't like him there - and now he's playing James Bond ahhhh... Apart from Brosnan no Bond actor came close to Connery and Moore imo. I would have liked Jeremy Northam as the new Bond and he was also asked - one of the first actually - but he refused. Christian Bale would probably also be good as Bond, I saw him in various films and he acted so convincing in all of them and he is also the first actor I believe he "is" Bruce Wayne and Batman (apart from Adam West of course). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 I don't even know who that guy is, i think peirce was great as bond , i hope this guy is as good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Never heard of Daniel Craig before. I thought i've seen him before though in Tomb Raider. The earlier 007 films were great. My best 007 is Goldeneye followed by Moonraker. The Bond makers must have run out of ideas already after Die another Day by opting to re-make Casino Royale. I thought all the Bond books were already made into films (some wern't made officially) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 I thought all the Bond books were already made into films (some wern't made officially) Yeah i think they ran out a while ago; at least I dont' think any of the Pierce Brosnan films were books! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 The only book that wasnt an actually bond film is Casnio Royale, though the name was used for a comedy bond move starring the late David Niven and Woody Allen. Even though all the book names have been used for the names of the books, most of the story lines are completely different. I have all the bond movies and books as Im a huge fan. But today looks a bad day for us bond fans :'( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 I don't see the problem... I would think the storyline is key to a Bond film, and as of late - they have been fucking awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Ioan Gruffud would have been a better choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 The latest news; Campbell — who directed Brosnan's first Bond film, "GoldenEye," in 1995 — said the movie would be "tougher and grittier" than previous films, with "more character and less gadgets." He said the story would begin with Bond first becoming a "00" agent. "It is really the arc in which he becomes Bond," Campbell said. "He starts out just having earned his double-0 stripes and comes out at the end the Bond we know and love." "A lot of the embryonic Bond things will come out in the film — how he gets the Aston Martin, how he mixes a Martini." "Casino Royale" is due to being filming in January in the Czech Republic, the Bahamas, Italy and at Pinewood Studios near London. Campbell said the budget likely will exceed $100 million. I also heard they were going to get rid of 'Q' and 'M' from the films!!! Well if you want to make the film "less about gadgets", getting rid of 'Q' is a sure fire way of doing it!! Bastards! A great part of James Bond is the cool/fun gadgets!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 A great part of James Bond is the cool/fun gadgets!! ermm a reason why the newest bond movies have been so wank is cos of those bloody gadgets so less of them is excellent . Just thinking if its a prequel I guess its going to be shot like its back in the 60's, if its shot in the modern day I really will crack up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 ermm a reason why the newest bond movies have been so wank is cos of those bloody gadgets[/Quote]How can you say that the 'Palmtop' controlled car and all it's features or the stealth speedboat along the Thames were no good?? It depends what you class as a gadget! I would call ALL of James Bonds accessories gadgets; as they are all given to him by 'Q', and therefore i feel loosing some of them could be a bad move But if you only class gadgets as e.g. the watch laser etc... then have the recent films actually featured that many? His watch is mainly the gadget nowadays, with laser, detonator, zipwire cable (or was that his belt?). I'd of said the older films had more; there certainly hasn't been things like toothpaste plastique explosive! Just thinking if its a prequel I guess its going to be shot like its back in the 60's, if its shot in the modern day I really will crack up.Maybe he'll run into Austin Powers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 14, 2005 Wow, daniel craig is sexy. Thats all i've got to say on topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
