Who Should Star as the New James Bond?

[Texan]

I'm just curious as to who you guys think should play 007 in the upcoming film "Casino Royale." Personally the only guy I can even imagine is Jude Law. But I'm sure there are others. They are starting production already with, evidently, no one cast in the role. Pierce Brosnon has retired from the role after playing the super-spy since 1995's GoldenEye.

 

[GhosT_DoGG]

It would be appreciated with a black bond for once, Denzel got what it takes.

 

[Texan]

It would be appreciated with a black bond for once, Denzel got what it takes.

Bond wasn't black in the Ian Fleming novels... also Denzel is not English. Other than that, I'd say yeah. I think Denzel is one of the best actors going.

 

[VladtheImpaler]

Steven Seagal.....He knows Karate!!!

 

[REDZULU2003]

He has to be BRITISH, no Amercans or anyother nations. It wouldn't be James Bond with a Non-British actor innit, and for the record Sean Connery is Scottish which is Britain. However someone Irish would be just as good, like Pierce who comes from the Republic of Ireland [South].
I myself would LOVE to see Vinny Jones as the new Bond, he can be classy when he wants and a superb actor, the hardman of the screen. Jude Law is a good choice. Ewan McGregor also. DEFFO NOT Hugh Grant, please NEVER HIM. I cant think if any wellknown Black or Asian UK actors, but saying that Pierce wasnt well-known either before he got the part. Colin Farrell would also make a good bond, hes also Irish.

 

[KiTTie8695]

SWM thinks it should be him... idk though. I was thinking more of Samuel L Jackson haha. He likes to shoot people.

 

[iwant8inches]

Damn, I always wondered if Hugh Jackman could play it, but I don't know what he is. Do any of you know?? Is he Australian or something? He could give the Bond character a rugged look. Hydromaxm...I don't know.

Kittie that avatar is the greatest one going right now...haha I'm cracking up over it.

 

[The Artist]

A bit young but Orlando Bloom would be really good....but Jude Law hands down would be excellent. Other picks could be Eric Bana or Hugh Jackman but they're Aussie and probably a little to muscular for the role.

 

[Provider]

My top 3 choices for the new bond would be:
1. LL Cool J
2. Will Smith
3. Arnold Swarznegger

 

[TimBo755]

Hugh Jackman, Maxim did a story on this 2 months ago...Hes an Aussie, other possible ones were Jude Law and Colin Farrell...I just think Hugh Jackman would make a sweet bond...He managed to pull off wolverine like no ones business

 

[stillwantmore]

Hugh, Hydromaxm. Maybe? He's got that rogue, tough guy thing but not overly so like say...Vin Diesel. Vin would be overkill for the part.

 

[KiTTie8695]

...Vin Diesel. Vin would be overkill for the part.

his head looks like a scrotum...or something haha

 

[KiTTie8695]

It would be appreciated with a black bond for once, Denzel got what it takes.

i agree totally.....omg... DMX!!! He'd kill everyone! then bark at them afterwards! lol

 

[jGman]

I'm glad Brosnon is finally done with Bond. Personally, I always thought Connery was the best Bond. Definitely would have to be an actor from the U.K., outside shot at an Aussie. I could see Jude Law doing a very good job at the role. Wouldn't have thought of him at first, but good call on that one, Texan.

 

[goodbutnotgreat]

Jude Law doesn't seem macho enough to me to really pull off the Bond role, Brosnan barely got it done. I like Clive Owen personally. He's got the appeal of a guy's guy but he can play sophistication with ease. The latest rumors are that Dugray Scott (bad guy from Mission Impossible 2) has it locked up, but that may not mean much.

Vinnie Jones is awsome, but I'd rather see him as a Bond villian or hencHydromaxan.

 

[BDS]

Ben Miles.. the guy that plays Patrick in Coupling (the Original British sitcom, not the American one).

 

[Provider]

Patrick Swayze would be perfect if he can do a british accent.

 

[stillwantmore]

Yea maybe Swayze. But then again I cant get over the kiddie adult entertainment stash bust from Donnie Darko

 

[kevin10540]

i honestly think the two best choices would be jude law or ewan mcgragor, but remeber those are two A-list celebrities so i dont think they would take a bond role over a potential oscar role. i personally think Jason Statham(the guy from snatch, lock stock and two smoking barrels, and the transporter) would make a perfect bond because hes more believable then law or mcgragor at doing the action that bond needs. also, why are they doing casino royale again. that was one of the worst bond movies made so far. the least they could do is remake one of the better classic bonds like they did with thunderball.

 

[TimBo755]

very true.. Jason Statham totally slipped my mind..he would make a decent bond.

 

[Texan]

i honestly think the two best choices would be jude law or ewan mcgragor, but remeber those are two A-list celebrities so i dont think they would take a bond role over a potential oscar role. i personally think Jason Statham(the guy from snatch, lock stock and two smoking barrels, and the transporter) would make a perfect bond because hes more believable then law or mcgragor at doing the action that bond needs. also, why are they doing casino royale again. that was one of the worst bond movies made so far. the least they could do is remake one of the better classic bonds like they did with thunderball.

Casino Royale was not technically a "Bond movie." I know it was about James Bond, but it was done as a spoof, and a bad one at that. It was done during the Sean Connery era (the best Bond, IMO). This will be the first time Casino Royale has been done as serius Bond movie, as a serious film of the first Fleming novel to introduce the orld to James Bond.

If it isn't going to be Jude Law, I think Clive Owen would make a good Bond. Dougray Scott can't carry the franchise, IMO. Jude Law has enough star power to make it work. Clive Owen, I think is good enough to pull it off successfully. Beyond that I'm gonna have to wait and see. Whoever plays Bond needs to be refined and respected in a Bond-like way outside of the character. Connery was the epitome of Bond. I think Pierce Brosnon was #2, but he suffered from some cheesy story lines and scripts.

Colin Farrell would kill the franchise, IMO. Hugh Jackman may be OK; I personally don't like him much, but a lot of people seem to think he's good. It will be interesting to see what happens.

 

[iwant8inches]

i honestly think the two best choices would be jude law or ewan mcgragor, but remeber those are two A-list celebrities so i dont think they would take a bond role over a potential oscar role. i personally think Jason Statham(the guy from snatch, lock stock and two smoking barrels, and the transporter) would make a perfect bond because hes more believable then law or mcgragor at doing the action that bond needs. also, why are they doing casino royale again. that was one of the worst bond movies made so far. the least they could do is remake one of the better classic bonds like they did with thunderball.

The first make of Casino Royale was with Peter Sellers I think. This one should be better.

 

[REDZULU2003]

Guy Pearce is another I forgot alongwith the baddy from GoldenEye, Sean Bean....Sean Bean would do really fuckin well as the new bond. Also Guy pearce has been a baddy in one of the newer JB films. Jude Law is good, but I think hes would be too sorta good looking if you catch my drift to be a James Bond....looks too young, I mean they gotta look mature, IMHO he looks young. Would make my day if Vinny Jones, Guy pearce or Sean Bean could get the part. Its gotta be a BRITISH person, I mean we have had Aussies and just had a IrisHydromaxan so now its time for ENGLAND. No yanks please lol that would kill the damn film.

 

[Provider]

I reckon it will be none of the guys we have thought of. Probably be some guy you wouldn't think of and may not even have heard of.

 

[REDZULU2003]

I reckon it will be none of the guys we have thought of. Probably be some guy you wouldn't think of and may not even have heard of.

True, Pierce wasnt well known before he got the JB part.
Also the Black British actor in the Aliens VS Predator film....hes like on that Bishops team.....you'll know who I mean if you seen it. Doesnt play a main role or anything but hes Black and British. Just something I thought I;d throw in because a Black actor is needed, not many UK ones. I would however make an exception to my non British actors if Wesley Snipes was allowed to become JB....man hes kick ass. He and Morgan Freeman, Denzil Washington, that Cuba Jnr guy, Samuel L Jackson....however I myself wouldnt mind seeing Wesley as the new JB. I do think he and Denzil could do the posh fuckin un-typical lol British accent.

 

[BDS]

Kelsey Grammer does a mighty fine British accent... Frasier Crane for Bond! lol

 

[Texan]

True, Pierce wasnt well known before he got the JB part.
Also the Black British actor in the Aliens VS Predator film....hes like on that Bishops team.....you'll know who I mean if you seen it. Doesnt play a main role or anything but hes Black and British. Just something I thought I;d throw in because a Black actor is needed, not many UK ones. I would however make an exception to my non British actors if Wesley Snipes was allowed to become JB....man hes kick ass. He and Morgan Freeman, Denzil Washington, that Cuba Jnr guy, Samuel L Jackson....however I myself wouldnt mind seeing Wesley as the new JB. I do think he and Denzil could do the posh fuckin un-typical lol British accent.

Actually Pierce Brosnan had been discussed for the role of Bond for about 12 years before he actually did it. It the early to mid 1980s he starred in an American TV show called "Remington Steele." Due to his contractual status he was not allowed to do the Bond franchise. After the series anded they didn't do a Bond flick for awhile. Had it not been for the TV contract, Pierce would have been Bond for twenty years instead of 9 or 10.

 

[GhosT_DoGG]

Bond wasn't black in the Ian Fleming novels... also Denzel is not English. Other than that, I'd say yeah. I think Denzel is one of the best actors going.

In which book did it say he was white then? =) *just curious*

 

[REDZULU2003]

Actually Pierce Brosnan had been discussed for the role of Bond for about 12 years before he actually did it. It the early to mid 1980s he starred in an American TV show called "Remington Steele." Due to his contractual status he was not allowed to do the Bond franchise. After the series anded they didn't do a Bond flick for awhile. Had it not been for the TV contract, Pierce would have been Bond for twenty years instead of 9 or 10.

Yeah but here in the UK he was unheard of.
I knew he had done a few shows here and there, but he was NO ONE when he got the JB role. It made him what he is today.

 

[Texan]

Yeah but here in the UK he was unheard of.
I knew he had done a few shows here and there, but he was NO ONE when he got the JB role. It made him what he is today.

Ahhh... I see. I guess that's kind of how it was for Guy Pierce. Nobody in the States had really heard of him until he did L.A. Confidential, but I think he was pretty well known in Australia already.

 

[Provider]

Christian Bale would make a good bond but he's a bit big for it now as he's the new batman. He is welsh.

 

[TomdW]

I think it should be Mike Myers.
No really it should be either: Jude law (because he is very sophisticated)
Christian Bale (because I loved Equilibrium) or
Me (because I'm amazing)