007 Thread: Who will be the next Bond, James Bond?

[Brian in Mesa]

Brosnan Confirms His 007 Days are Over
Source: Toronto Sun
October 14, 2004

Talking to the Toronto Sun about his new action-comedy, New Line's After the Sunset, Pierce Brosnan confirmed that he won't be returning as 007 in the 21st James Bond movie, most likely because the producers want "to go younger."

"It's over, it's over, it's absolutely over," Brosnan said this week in Nassau, The Bahamas. He said he was willing, even eager, to do a fifth and final Bond, adding that producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson had asked him to return right before he started promoting Die Another Day, although no contracts were signed.

But then they changed their minds. "It's very hard to find the truth in that town (Hollywood) or in this business at times," Brosnan says. "But it was their prerogative to change their minds. They can do it!"

While he holds no grudges, he does have someone in mind who would be a perfect replacement. He won't reveal who that is, but he saw him in a recent movie and was impressed. "He had a presence: Face, body, voice, the eyes. He would make a good one."

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Let the discussion begin: Who do you want as 007?

 

[Pariah]

I've heard rumors that it might be Hugh Jackman. He'd be okay, but anyone who follows Bronson is in trouble. He was the quintessential Bond, IMO. Even better than Connery.

 

[Chaz]

He was the quintessential Bond, IMO. Even better than Connery.

Blastphemy!


I don't know who they should get. Maybe someone younger and less well known that can play the part for a while.

I like Hugh Jackman but not for 007.

 

[Djaughe]

Jude Law.

 

[Mulli]

Let the discussion begin: Who do you want as 007?

Mr. Bean.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Mr. Bean.

He was one of the 6 actors who played Felix Leiter in 007 movies.

 

[Djaughe]

I always got a kick out of the old style movie posters...

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[azdad1978]

Here's my list to replace Brosnan;

-Jude Law
-Ewan McGregor
-Christian Bale (not gonna happen since he's playing Batman)
-Clive Owen

 

[jf-08]

just as long as it isn't ben affleck or keanu reeves

 

[JerkFace]

i think clive owen would be perfect as 007. i hope they don't go out and cast some big name actor for the part.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

This is like the third or fourth time he's said he is done, but I guess he really isn't getting any younger, which is a shame, because I think his name belongs right up there at the top of the best 007 list. My vote for the new 007 of the names suggested would be Clive Owen or maybe Hugh Jackman. Theres probably other names that are going to pop up that should be interesting though. I remember a few months ago the AZ Tribune had a really big article about who could be the next Bond, I wish I could find it.

 

[Stout]

Not liking any of the suggestions thus far at all, except MAYBE Jackman, but I don't think he'd be smooth enough. The guy has to be able to pull off smooth, dashing, dangerous, charismatic, and a load of other stuff at the same time, and do it BETTER than Brosnan, or he's going to flop. None of these guys qualify.

I say bring in Rhys Ifans!!! Wooohooo!!!



j/k

 

[Ryanwb]

He was the quintessential Bond, IMO. Even better than Connery.

I agree.... Bronson was what Ian Fleming had in mind when he wrote Bond.

 

[HeavyB3]

I've been offered the roll. Decided to turn it down to focus on school.

 

[jf-08]

how about Will Smith?

 

[Shane]

how about Will Smith?

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Owen Wilson

Mike

 

[Stout]

I agree.... Bronson was what Ian Fleming had in mind when he wrote Bond.

Or would have had in mind if BROSnan was big when he wrote them. :BIM:

 

[Djaughe]

Or would have had in mind if BROSnan was big when he wrote them. :BIM:

I remember back in the Remington Steel days that folks were clamoring for brosnan to take the part.

 

[Stout]

I remember back in the Remington Steel days that folks were clamoring for brosnan to take the part.

I know, but Ian Flemming actually died in 1964, and I seriously doubt Brosnan was even a blip on any radar at that point

 

[Djaughe]

I know, but Ian Flemming actually died in 1964, and I seriously doubt Brosnan was even a blip on any radar at that point

ohhhhhhh.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Remington Steel

Remington Steele

 

[Mulli]

I know, but Ian Flemming actually died in 1964, and I seriously doubt Brosnan was even a blip on any radar at that point

Fleming :BIM:

 

[Stout]

Fleming :BIM:

I know...I got that after I searched it, but didn't fix the post