Next James Bond......

[mushroom25]

This has been debated before in terms of actors most likely to, and Bond's ethnicity (irrelevant), his sexuality (some portrayals could work against the character's, well, character), etc etc. now that Daniel Craig is known to be leaving the franchise, up pops Tom Hardy as a leading contender.

So, given that in Fleming's books, Bond is the suave, well dressed groomed representative of HM Government, would a scruffy, tattoed, straggly bearded Bond work? or is appearance (like ethicity) totally irrelevant?

[-Talbot-]

If the first Bond in 62 was black and all the subsequent actors were black I would say it was wrong to put a white actor up for the role of the latest Bond.

[-Talbot-]

I think some of you need to realise that James Bond is just like Kevin Webster ... they are not real!

[Prudie]

The films have veered off such a long way from the books anyway that it's not important but it's fairly clear the original intention was it was a very British white guy. I just don't see that continuing to want it played by a white guy is prejudiced. Almost to the point that anyone who suggests a white actor is just that.

[pixie374]

Exactly... it's a character. Colour is totally irrelevant. How exactly does it affect the storyline anyway?

[Zacs-Master]

We're trying to impose a first half 20th century quintessentially English character into a multicultural 21st century scenario. I doubt Flemming conceived such a scenario but I for one don't care whether he's black or white (or somewhere in between), as long as the storyline and acting are Bond quality.

[pixie374]

Suggesting a white actor is no more prejudiced than suggesting any other colour. It's suggesting it actually matters, that is.

[murraymints]

As long as the actor captures and portrays the ethos of Bond...

[pixie374]

A sleazy misogynist. Anyone can do that:-)

[murraymints]

But a damned hottie ! Lol

[-Talbot-]

Ah so I'm prejudiced am I .... ok.

[pixie374]

You tell me, Talbot.... if you think it's important, quite probably. The films are very old-fashioned imo anyway.

[murraymints]

Books are better, then Bond exists in your own imagination just as you wish

[pixie374]

Usually the way, minty :-)

[-Talbot-]

Well if you had bothered to read this thread you must be accusing me of show prejudice towards blacks








and whites

[-Talbot-]

showing

[murraymints]

Talbot for Bond !!!

[-Talbot-]

I can't do it ... Whisky makes me feel sick :0(

[pixie374]

Possibly Talbot, if that's what you're saying. Nothing personal, I would say the same to anybody who said "no, cos you're black".

[-Talbot-]

Well imo it is wrong.
What you have to also consider is that I do like continuity and I am still struggling with the fact that Coronation Street has had 3 ... yes 3 (I know unbelievable isn't it?) Nick Tilsleys ... wrong I tell thee, wrong!

[pixie374]

Well, that is clearly outrageous... :-)