[Closed] Right. Let's get this dealt with. Next Bond.

Like your men real tough and muscly then do you Wrecker?..

My vote goes for that Pumpernickel Bumblesquatch fella.

Hiddleston looks a safe bet right now.

Reckon James McAvoy would be very good, but tied in to another big franchise?

Tom Hardy?

Gary Lineker

In his underoants

Like your men real tough and muscly then do you Wrecker?..

If it leans on the books then Hiddleston.

IMHO you can't have an Elba or Skrein as they can't pull off "educated at Eaton" accent.

Unfortunately Bond is not Luther Idris Elba played a good part but its not Bond is it? Most are confusing the two.

Can we pick one from the STW mugshots thread??

This dude, Batman to James Bond? Logical progression.

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elba would be a terrible bond.

Nicholas Holt.

If it aint Jason Statham then I don't want to know.

Unfortunately Bond is not Luther Idris Elba played a good part but its not Bond is it? Most are confusing the two.

It has to be Idris Elba. He can convincingly deliver Shakespeare whilst kicking ass. But Lenny Henry must be the next "M".

If he doesn't get the gig then there's no justice.

Having watched some of Luther, i've concluded that Idris is a terrible actor. How can he even be in the running?

I picked Tom hardy after mad max, the role was there and the way he played it sat well with the current bond vibe.

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"The name's Bond, James F****** Bond!"
"Do you know who I am?"

Off the wall idea but think about for a second

Craig David

Wait , OK maybe a second wasnt long enough but it is a work of genius

'I saved the world on Monday'
'Blew up the bad guys on a Tuesday'
'Making love by Wednesday'

I really think the idea will fly , Kes.

Compromise: first black bond, a huddlestone, bulky, acting ability irrelevant. Bonus ability to hoon shots from range in the vague direction of the target
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Idris Elba is far too street. Anyway, what's wrong with Hiddleston out of curiosity? He seems like a solid actor, looks and sounds the part too.

The more I think about it the more I think Hiddlestone is perfect. Excellent actor, has the charm and accent, just about low key enough to make the yanks go 'who's this Limey? He's neat!' And I'm sure he can pull off the special forces trained thing pretty well - in fact it's probably more interesting when someone who isn't obviously hard core trained pulls kick ass moves off - pre Bourne, who'd have been confined by Matt Damon for such a role?..

Bruce Lee, widely regarded as one of the most kick ass guys ever. Was a midget.
Doesn't come down to physical size for me.

Elba has a certain charm, granted, but completely relies on it. Is shite at the acting bit.

Adam Sandler.

If it aint Jason Statham then I don't want to know.

He's also too good for that kind of shite.

Mr Tumble

Tom Hardy hopefully. Wot a man

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Hardy is about 5ft2". I draw the line at midget Bonds

yup Mr Tumble gets my vote, he's a master of disguise too. He can transform into a woman, a sea captain, an old man and a posho all in the same day.

How about Ant and Dec as a double act?

As a previous reply, Hora is a good call.

Q: 007, what's happened to your laser equipped watch?
Hora: I've sold it on the classifides.

Q: Oh, where's the Aston?
Hora: I've px'd it for a Mondeo estate...

😀

Hiddlestone is bound to get the nod any min. I liked the Nightmanager but his character in that was a bit too Roger Moore, too plummy and a bit soft - he'd need to bulk up a lot!

P-Jay

he'd need to bulk up a lot!

And why's that then?

Found him, you can all stop looking now..

What more do you need than a master of disguise, the ability to transform when and where you like and to infiltrate into enemy lands...?

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@JimJam because for a state sponsored assassin who needs to get into brawls with all manner of volcano dwelling 'baddies' he's a little under weight, I'd go so far to say he's built like a coat hanger compared to say former Mr Universe competitor Sean Connery or Daniel Craig.

It's been a while since I read the books but I don't remember Bond being particularly "posh". I though Daniel Craig was quite a good fit.

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He's [b][i]actually[/b][/i] been in the SAS (special 'ard soldiers)

P-Jay

@JimJam because for a state sponsored assassin who needs to get into brawls with all manner of volcano dwelling 'baddies' he's a little under weight

I imagine that's where being an actor will come in handy. Believable looking fight scenes are probably more reliant on stunt doubles, choreography and editing than an actors muscles. I don't think Chloe Moretz had to bulk up much for Kick Ass.

That being said if he got the part he'd had virtually unlimited resources and supplements to get into shape if it was required.

I'd go so far to say he's built like a coat hanger compared to say former Mr Universe competitor Sean Connery or Daniel Craig.

Exhibit A: Michael "Venom" Page. One of the scariest coat hangers on the planet at the minute.

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JimJam

That being said if he got the part he'd had virtually unlimited resources and supplements to get into shape if it was required.

So... We agree then?

Great news.

P-Jay

So... We agree then?

Great news.

Not really. I imagine his time would be better spent practicing fight choreography and weapon drills. But if the producers decided he needed to look more like a chipendale so they could sell the film to housewives via social media and tabloid papers then he'll be capable of achieving it.

Bet it's an outsider, matthew Rhys from 'the Americans' would be good

Ah, the second series of that [The Americans] has just started hasn't it? Thought it was quite good but sort of flew under the radar a bit. Seems ages ago it was on.

Over the pond season 4 is playing. It gets excellent reviews all the time despite slipping from the main ITV schedule, it's a shame as it deserves a wider audience.

Defo shouldn't be a woman...hes called James after all..

I'd like to see mark strong in the role, perhaps not as suave as other suggestions, but I reckon Bond should be a nast piece of work..

tpbiker

I'd like to see mark strong in the role, perhaps not as suave as other suggestions, but I reckon Bond should be a nast piece of work..

There might be something of a conflict with him being in the Kingsman and the forthcoming sequel. Solid actor but he's 51 and looks.....55 at least. He'd make for a good rogue agent or retired spy though.

What about Luke Evans? He's a handsome bastard, good with accents and he's got that disco muscle physique some which guys seem to consider is a per-requesite for the role 😳

As long as its not another wooden actor from oireland.....brosnan was bloody awful

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Hmmmmm.
A proper thinker, well read and poetic.
Knows his fine wines and food.
Rugged distinguished looks.
Seasoned but not too old.
Sense of humour.
Good at martial arts.

Cantona! 😀 😀