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[The Bloody-Nine]

1. Moore
2. Connery
3. Dalton=Pierce
4. Lazenby
5. Craig
Craig was just too serious for his own good and he looked old AF in them, and even though i liked CR i felt his films lacked that JB magic.

Now, I'm a big Moore fan but you can't have him at number 1, then criticise Craig for looking old when Moore played the role at nearly 60.

 

[Ixion]

I would love this choice. Would be a great fit while still bringing a bit of a different vibe, which is basically what you want from each new Bond.

 

[Ememee]

Why don't they just send the series with Craig and give the people what they really want, a live-action version of James Bond jr.

There were James Bond Jr rumors IIRC once upon a time. With Orlando Bloom being rumored of all people.

 

[Yoboman]

What's wrong with being 5'7"? That's my height, and I share it with notable fellow giants of society and history such as Bono, Tom Cruise, Napoleon, Adolf Hitler and Bruce Lee.

I just cant comprehend how Bono made the top of your list for "giants of society"

 

[Revolutionary]

He would make a good Bond. But I can't help but chuckle at the idea that Venom is James Bond.

"We are Bond. James Bond."
*queue 007 music*

 

[Rean no Kiseki]

Now, I'm a big Moore fan but you can't have him at number 1, then criticise Craig for looking old when Moore played the role at nearly 60.

I don't know the only time i felt his age affected his films was in A View to a Kill.

Octopussy is my favorite Bond film and For Your Eyes Only is in my top 5.

 

[Bolivar687]

Don't worry, your secret is safe with me.

It was a joke!

 

[Deleted member 17706]

I think Richard Madden or Sam Heughan are better choice as usually James Bond has been played by a citizen of the UK.
For older actor i think Damian Lewis or Idris Elba are great choices too

Pierce Brosnan killed that UK citizen precedent.

 

[FemdomFilmFan]

It was a joke!

Well how was I supposed to understand that without an emoji? If it's possible to read someone's words in a serious tone, I take them as serious.

 

[pauljeremiah]

I just cant comprehend how Bono made the top of your list for "giants of society"

He's my neighbour, we both live in Killiney, so that's why I put him first.

 

[Rean no Kiseki]

Anyways the only one i see as the next Bond is Henry Cavill.

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

I don't know the only time i felt his age affected his films was in A View to a Kill.

Octopussy is my favorite Bond film and For Your Eyes Only is in my top 5.

The Spy Who Loved Me, The Man With the Golden Gun, and Live and Let Die are my favourite Moore Bond movies.

 

[EverydayBeast]

They want more Daniel Craig can’t we agree he’s only 50

 

[ManaByte]

Anyways the only one i see as the next Bond is Henry Cavill.

 

[FemdomFilmFan]

They want more Daniel Craig can’t we agree he’s only 50

He's 52.

 

[Tesseract]

He's 52.

52 is the cyberpanic 25

 

[FemdomFilmFan]

52 is the cyberpanic 25

...ok

 

[Tesseract]

...ok

yes

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

This has convinced me. I'm on board.

I will always be bitter that Patrick McGoohan turned down the role. He would have been fucking awesome.

 

[TheMan]

I think Hardy could be a good choice, height be damned. That kind of thing can be compensated for on film.

 

[frostyxc]

I think Hardy could be a good choice, height be damned. That kind of thing can be compensated for on film.

There are fire hydrants that tower over Tom Cruise, and he doesn't let it stop him from hanging off of airplanes and jumping motorcycle into canyons.

 

[Kadayi]

He's 5'7". James Bond is officially a manlet.

He's 5'9"

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

He's 5'9"

So is Joe Rogan.

 

[Slings and Arrows]

Bale.

Bales Bond

 

[FemdomFilmFan]

Bale.

Bales Bond

Bale's 46.

 

[Kadayi]

So is Joe Rogan.

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You're confusing him with Tom Holland

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

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You're confusing him with Tom Holland

I'm not. Hardy, while still a manlet, doesn't possess spider sense.

 

[Fbh]

I think he could pull it off.

Bigger question if these newer movies will continue being dogshit.
The only good one with Craig was Casino Royale. Skyfall was decent until it turns into Home Alone .

 

[Kadayi]

I'm not. Hardy, while still a manlet, doesn't possess spider sense.

I'll be honest I'd of thought someone closer too 6' ft would be a better option, plus Hardy is in his early 40s already, but at the same time, you're hard-pressed to find that many actors who are going to fit the bill, plus women legitimately love Hardy. I think the main problem they face is that albeit he can carry off the bruiser nature of Bond well enough (something Craig also excelled at tbh) I'm less sold on him pulling off the upper-middle-class without coming across like a bit of a fop as he did in Inception. Still we'll wait and see (assuming the talk is true). I dare say it will be a long while before we see a film regardless.

Bigger question if these newer movies will continue being dogshit.
The only good one with Craig was Casino Royale. Skyfall was decent until it turns into Home Alone .

No lies detected. The Bond Navel-gazing and the retconning BS in both Skyfall & Spectre was pretty lamentable. With the former, at least the Cinematography was excellent as The Deakins was on board though and Javier Bardem was a scene-chewing villain, but the plot was utterly asinine. I legitimately hope they don't go down that route again.

 

[Slings and Arrows]

Bale's 46.

When did we turn ageist?

 

[FemdomFilmFan]

When did we turn ageist?

I guess I've always been ageist. I don't want a guy that old starting out as Bond. Playing Bond for the last time or being halfway through his era, fine, but not starting out.

 

[Kenpachii]

Leaked image of next bond.

 

[Stiflers Mom]

So is Joe Rogan.

You are unhealthily obsessed with short men.

 

[Slings and Arrows]

I guess I've always been ageist. I don't want a guy that old starting out as Bond. Playing Bond for the last time or being halfway through his era, fine, but not starting out.

I wasn't serious. I do see your point though.

I can't think of any other actors, let alone young actors.

Maybe the spiderman fella from Avengers

 

[bender]

Let's go really old with Keanu!

Yes I know it's a horrible choice but the Bond series is terrible.

 

[deafmedal]

I watched all the Craig Bond movies last weekend, it was fun. I do agree that CR is the best but they did okay with the cohesion and I don’t hate them (nor the Pierce [] movies) but can totally see why folk would be turned off of them. It’s been a while since I’ve watched most of the classics, I need to change that.

I would love to see Hardy take a crack but I ain’t gonna lie, Supes would be dope assfuck. I loved him in MI: Fallout even if a bit cheezy! After watching Tenet one of my first thoughts was how would a Nolan Bond turn out, would also love to see it happen.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

"You don't fear a female James Bond... You welcome it. Your punishment must be more severe."

"No one cared who I was until I became James Bond."

"Crashing this Aston Martin... with no survivors!"

 

[prag16]

I think he could pull it off.

Bigger question if these newer movies will continue being dogshit.
The only good one with Craig was Casino Royale. Skyfall was decent until it turns into Home Alone .

Casino Royale is in my top 5 all time Bond movies. Quantum of Solace was pretty forgettable and a major letdown after Casino Royale. Skyfall I actually liked a lot (but nowhere near Casino Royale). SPECTRE was an outright mess which had me ready to move on from Craig. Definitely a disappointing run though on the whole since Casino Royale, which shockingly was 14 years ago.

I guess we'll see how the next one is. I'm not sold on Hardy, but there could be worse choices I'm sure.

 

[teezzy]

Hardy is lowkey a damn solid choicer

 

[Halo0629]

Tom Cruise is also 5'7 but action films worked out well for him.

 

[DonJuanSchlong]

1. Moore
2. Connery
3. Dalton=Pierce
4. Lazenby
5. Craig
Craig was just too serious for his own good and he looked old AF in them, and even though i liked CR i felt his films lacked that JB magic.

You have this nailed down to a tee! Craig definitely wasn't the best pick for a new 007.

 

[Romulus]

Henry Cavill would work.

 

[Stiflers Mom]

Skyfall is a horrible and stupid movie where people forgive it its flaws because it's pretty.

That said, I don't see Hardy as Bond (yet).

 

[FemdomFilmFan]

I wasn't serious. I do see your point though.

I can't think of any other actors, let alone young actors.

Maybe the spiderman fella from Avengers

Oh christ no. Not saying he's not a good enough actor, he is, but he's too damn boyish looking. Let's see how he looks in 10-15 years.

 

[Ballthyrm]

Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. Though you might wanna tell Tesseract to edit his quote.

How is Tom Hardy not a citizen of the UK?

I didn't want to imply that but yeah he is, forgot to re-read myself before posting heh.
In any case, i wanted to say that Tom Hardy is not the best available pick, there is as good and younger actors that fit the profile like the ones i picked.

Also, even if Pierce Brosnan is Irish-American, i rather keep James Bond being played by someone from the other side of the pond.

 

[Dacon]

Hardy is better as more antagonistic characters like Delaney and the twins from Legend.

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

You are unhealthily obsessed with short men.

Actually I'm joking around but whatever floats your boat.

 

[Mato]

I can see it. Yeah he is short. But he is charming. I never found Craig to be sufficient.

 

[Imotekh]

No thank you. I really think theres like this Manedela effect convincing people hes a really great actor, he just isnt. He can do some things well, exaggerated characters like Bronson for example, but I would not believe hes Bond.

I would much rather they chose someone younger and less known.

 

[Airbus Jr]

Henry Cavill shouldve been the first options

Tom Hardy doesnt have the look and charm

Hes more suitable as james bond villain

Not to mentioned hes also short 5'7

Very bad decision