Unknown Soldier
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Every time a new actor takes over as Bond it's effectively a reboot
However the Craig era was the first Bond era with an overarching story line from beginning to end so it will most certainly be more of a reboot than usual
Denis Villeneuve to direct the next James Bond film
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However the Craig era was the first Bond era with an overarching story line from beginning to end so it will most certainly be more of a reboot than usual
March Climber
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As others have mentioned, reboot, stuntwork, and multiple movies over the course of 10+ years.
Yeah.
Yeah.
You want an old-man-Bond series of movies? Would definitely need to be directed differently, including love interests, type of missions, types of gadgets, and him needing to be more clever than physical.
I think there was a Pierce Brosnan non-Bond movie that kind of showed how it could work. It was called 'The November Man'. It was a bit more of a seedy spy thriller than action flick.
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They will definitely reboot Bond in a way we've not seen in the films (though Casino Royale implies the Craig bond was just starting as a 00 [who then immediately transitioned into a "too old for this shit" 00]) due to the ending of NTTD. I think the non essential elements of his background (orphan from parents dying in a skiing accident) will be kept but the, IMHO, essential elements (his naval service, love of fine dining and women) will be 'adjusted' and 'updated'. Not sure Amazon will lean in on all the britishishness of it either, that dry wit and pro-england attitude.
But I think there will be an M, a Q, and some type of moneypenny, though the worst elements of these characters from the more recent films will probably be what they double down on versus the aspects from earlier films that endeared these characters to the audience in the first place. Dour Ralph Finnes M, gay neurotic characiture Q, and non flirty moneypenny for example.
But I think there will be an M, a Q, and some type of moneypenny, though the worst elements of these characters from the more recent films will probably be what they double down on versus the aspects from earlier films that endeared these characters to the audience in the first place. Dour Ralph Finnes M, gay neurotic characiture Q, and non flirty moneypenny for example.
SJRB
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Villeneuve's favorite Bond movies are Casino Royale followed by Skyfall. Considering that and his track record I'd say we're more likely to get something like that opposed to the more goofy over the top Bond.
Hypereides
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Eh, he lacks that rugged charisma. Someone who has an appearance akin to Heny Cavill would be able to carry the look and do justice to the character's image. Tom Holland's looks are too boyish, even if he can look mildly suave.Truth be told, I'll be okay with this if he grows his beard out.
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SJRB
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He just lacks physical presence. He has the physique of a schoolboy. Not in a million years could I see Tom Holland beat up three henchmen.
Think of the staircase fight in Casino Royale and now imagine Tom Holland there instead of Daniel Craig
Lol. lmao, even.
Branded
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People unironically suggesting Tom Holland to play James Bond are insane lol. The dude is tiny.Truth be told, I'll be okay with this if he grows his beard out.
Daniel Craig was already pushing it with his much shorter height compared to the previous actors.
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Little Mac
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I hope they continue this trend. Hire a new actor for a 3 movie arc and have the character either ride off into the sunset with the Bond girl, thus retiring the 007 status, or die saving the day.
The franchise would benefit if Bonds actually die or fail and the Villains sometimes win. Going into these films not knowing if Bond will survive or save the day would add much needed suspense.
I've always liked the idea that in the movies, "James Bond 007" was a cover identity assumed by different men. So MI6 would pick a guy, do some sort of conditioning, and out would pop an agent with some similarities in behavior and mannerisms to perpetuate the cover. Blame it all on some 50's psychological experiment that just kept going in the bowels of MI6. Never reference it directly. But it would permit Bond to have real threats, possibly die, and allow for cycling out of the actor, all within a consistent background universe. No need for "reboots", you could move back and forth in time, all sorts of freedom from having to carry all this narrative weight from film to film. Plus you can bring back Bond actors, Brosnan as M has always been a wish of mine.
Of course I HATED the end of NTTD. Bond should have motored off with the girls, leaving "nu007" to actually DO SOMETHING in the film by choosing to sacrifice herself for god and country (and Bond), thwart the bad guys nanobot scheme, and die in his place. Her whole character arc was a joke because she literally does nothing but chauffeur Bond around the entire film. Bond dying can be a good narrative direction, but in the context of the Craig era, I don't think it was a good choice.
Sardaukarama
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Great choice for Bond next gen , I really have no clue for who i would like as Bond . I bet Zendaya is in it though
1 month ban bet she is Felix "short for Felicia" LeiterGreat choice for Bond next gen , I really have no clue for who i would like as Bond . I bet Zendaya is in it though
Or will they run with Jinx? Maybe she could be Domino? Solitaire?
Sardaukarama
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Tom wants her to be "Holly Goodhead"1 month ban bet she is Felix "short for Felicia" Leiter
Or will they run with Jinx? Maybe she could be Domino? Solitaire?
Will we ever see "Pussy Galore" again?Tom wants her to be "Holly Goodhead"
Maybe, since this is kinda of an american production now, they could get away with "Phat Fanny" as a name and none of the american censors would realize just how dirty a name it is