Logan510 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I wonder if a major issue for casting an actor for the role is the physicality it requires? Craig had his share of injuries, and he was a fairly fit/physical actor before that. I am not sure Hiddleston could do as much in the role. Alba could probably handle it based on some of his other roles. Isn't Elba too old at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revat Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I wonder if a major issue for casting an actor for the role is the physicality it requires? Craig had his share of injuries, and he was a fairly fit/physical actor before that. I am not sure Hiddleston could do as much in the role. Alba could probably handle it based on some of his other roles. Isn't Elba too old at this point? black don't crack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I will never turn down 99 million dollars! I need that so I can retire NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Daniel Craig May Have Changed His Mind About Not Returning As James Bond Daniel Craig did an appearance at this past weekend's New York Comic Con, where he revealed he's actually very fond of his job as the coolest spy ever. Regarding his possible return to the franchise, Craig said the following (via io9): "As far as I'm concerned, I've got the best job in the world. I'll keep doing it as long as I still get a kick out of it. If I were to stop doing it, I would miss it terribly." Maybe the $150MM offer made the pain easier to bear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 ...Maybe the $150MM offer made the pain easier to bear? I bet. Move over Dihydrocodeine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 James Bond Star Comments On Daniel Craig's Possible Return Quote Part of that hesitation seems to be on the studio's part, and according to Bond actress Naomi Harris, who has played the role of Moneypenny in Skyfall and Spectre, it seems to be because no one has moved on from Craig just yet. Harris spoke to the press at the OBE award ceremony (where she had just received one from Queen Elizabeth II), and indicated they aren't ready to say goodbye to the actor just yet (via Heroic Hollywood). “I really don’t think that they’ve moved on from Daniel. I think there’s a very good chance that Daniel will come back. I think it’s way too early to be thinking about other people at this stage.” Craig was initially rather outspoken about not wanting to return for a fifth go-round as Bond but has pulled back a bit in recent months, even going so far as to say he would miss the role if he did leave. Harris knows the rest of the team wants him back for another film but understands he has to do what's right for him. “I think the fact that the last two Bonds – Spectre and Skyfall – have been the highest-grossing Bond movies of all time shows that people love him as Bond, and they desperately want him to return. And I don’t think Daniel is immune to that… I think he’s very aware, so I think that adds an extra level of pressure. But he has to ultimately do what feels right to him. But I know that we, as a cast, collectively want him back. I know that Barbara and Michael – our producers – desperately want him back, so I think the only person that needs persuading is Daniel.” Sounds like they still want Daniel Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 18 hours ago, Bosco685 said: James Bond Star Comments On Daniel Craig's Possible Return Sounds like they still want Daniel Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 ‘James Bond 25’ Ignites Bidding War Between 5 Studios Quote EON and MGM own the rights to the James Bond films, but they do not distribute them. They’re production companies, but they need a distributor to get the film into theaters and handle the marketing. Sony Pictures had owned the rights to Bond since 2006, but that ownership expired in 2015 with Spectre. Now the rights are back up for grabs and the New York Times reports that five studios are in contention to make the next Bond movie. The five studios fighting for the rights to Bond are Sony, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Annapurna (Paramount is out because it’s been struggling and recently hired a new chairman, and Disney is already flushed with family-friendly franchises). It’s worth noting that right now MGM and EON are only offering a one-picture deal. Per the NY Times, “MGM, which is owned by private equity firms, including Anchorage Capital Partners, probably wants to keep its options open as it considers a sale or public offering.” It’s also a smart play to see who’s a good steward of the franchise. If someone completely botches the release of Bond 25, you don’t want to be tied to them for three or four more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, Bosco685 said: The five studios fighting for the rights to Bond are Sony, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Annapurna (Paramount is out because it’s been struggling and recently hired a new chairman, and Disney is already flushed with family-friendly franchises). If Warner gets it, maybe we get James Bond DC Comics and a James Bond/Batman comic book team up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 43 minutes ago, ComicConnoisseur said: If Warner gets it, maybe we get James Bond DC Comics and a James Bond/Batman comic book team up? I think Universal feels like a great fit for this kind of franchise. Besides the Universal Creature features and Jurassic movies, I can't think of too much stress the producers would feel from a hungry studio, willing to throw in the "everything but the kitchen sink" kind of movies and lets face it, Bond needs to be this kind of movie again. I liked Spectre, but I fast-forwarded a lot of the CG "action scenes." I'm actually, by coincidence watching "The Spy Who Loved Me." For a 40 year old film, it's lavish sets and eye-popping stunt pieces hold up very well. Plus, Roger Moore finally stopped trying to be Sean Connery. ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 1 hour ago, NewEnglandGothic said: I think Universal feels like a great fit for this kind of franchise. Besides the Universal Creature features and Jurassic movies, I can't think of too much stress the producers would feel from a hungry studio, willing to throw in the "everything but the kitchen sink" kind of movies and lets face it, Bond needs to be this kind of movie again. I liked Spectre, but I fast-forwarded a lot of the CG "action scenes." I'm actually, by coincidence watching "The Spy Who Loved Me." For a 40 year old film, it's lavish sets and eye-popping stunt pieces hold up very well. Plus, Roger Moore finally stopped trying to be Sean Connery. The Spy Who Loved Me maybe Roger Moore's best outing as Bond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatsby77 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 17 hours ago, ComicConnoisseur said: The Spy Who Loved Me maybe Roger Moore's best outing as Bond. Agreed. The only other contender is For Your Eyes Only, but in a push, I think The Spy Who Lived Me wins. Because Jaws. And that scene when Jaws gets trapped with the killer shark, and he kills the shark and swims away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gatsby77 said: Agreed. The only other contender is For Your Eyes Only, but in a push, I think The Spy Who Lived Me wins. Because Jaws. And that scene when Jaws gets trapped with the killer shark, and he kills the shark and swims away. You got me so nostalgic that I will watch these movies For Your Eyes Only and The Spy Who Lived Me over the next few weeks. Edited April 21, 2017 by ComicConnoisseur 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 6 hours ago, Gatsby77 said: Agreed. The only other contender is For Your Eyes Only, but in a push, I think The Spy Who Lived Me wins. Because Jaws. And that scene when Jaws gets trapped with the killer shark, and he kills the shark and swims away. Yup. Those were my two faves. The Spy Who Loved Me wins by Hamlisch, Barbara Bach and the stunning sets. I can't believe it was such a troubled production. I love how grounded For Your Eyes Only was after the campy Moonraker, but Bill Conti's Rocky meets Olympic-worthy score, the poor acting skills of all the Bond girls, bogged things down considerably. Roger that! Live and Let Die (two and a half stars out of four) The Man With The Golden Gun (two stars) The Spy Who Loved Me (three and a half stars) Moonraker (one and a half stars) For Your Eyes Only (three stars) Octopussy (two stars) A View To a Kill (two stars) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 3 hours ago, ComicConnoisseur said: You got me so nostalgic that I will watch these movies For Your Eyes Only and The Spy Who Lived Me over the next few weeks. Definitely, a great double bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 What's even better with "The Spy Who Loved Me" was it totally ignores "Moonraker" at the end. I would too if it wasn't for the opening gambit, the return of Jaws, Shirley Bassey's theme song, Ken Adam's sets, Holly Goodhead and Q's witty joke at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delekkerste Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Twitter is Confused by Daniel Craig's Different Face Looks like plastic surgery gone wrong. Doesn't bode well for his final outing as 007 coming out in late 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameIsLegion Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 5 hours ago, delekkerste said: Twitter is Confused by Daniel Craig's Different Face Looks like plastic surgery gone wrong. Doesn't bode well for his final outing as 007 coming out in late 2019. Plastic surgery should be for your eyes only. But hey, you only live twice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 5 hours ago, delekkerste said: Twitter is Confused by Daniel Craig's Different Face Looks like plastic surgery gone wrong. Doesn't bode well for his final outing as 007 coming out in late 2019. He looks like he put on weight. Though his face does look like it is more plastic under the light. And he is wearing that gold cod piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, delekkerste said: Twitter is Confused by Daniel Craig's Different Face Looks like plastic surgery gone wrong. Doesn't bode well for his final outing as 007 coming out in late 2019. The transformation is stunning. He might be sick? Honestly, I haven't been this shocked at someone's appearance changing this much since Frank Miller. Craig definately looks like he aged overnight. For his health sake I hope it was bad plastic surgery? Edited February 21, 2018 by ComicConnoisseur PunisherPunisherPunisher and NewEnglandGothic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
