Which actors should have been Bond?

Post by **carl stromberg** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:04 am

Of the actors who missed out on the role, which one would you have liked to have played Bond?

Harvey Wallbanger · Post by **Harvey Wallbanger** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:16 am

Do you mean of all time or recent contenders?

Post by **Dr. No** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:47 pm

What about the guy who was going to be Bond before Connery came back for DAF?

Post by **FormerBondFan** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:30 pm

What about Mel Gibson?

Jack Wade · Post by **Jack Wade** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:23 am

Dr. No wrote:What about the guy who was going to be Bond before Connery came back for DAF?

Burt Reynolds?

No thanks, he was American. An American cannot be Bond under any circumstances.

Harvey Wallbanger · Post by **Harvey Wallbanger** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:50 am

Jack Wade wrote:
Dr. No wrote:What about the guy who was going to be Bond before Connery came back for DAF?
Burt Reynolds?

No thanks, he was American. An American cannot be Bond under any circumstances.

He is an American. Reynolds is not dead yet

Jack Wade · Post by **Jack Wade** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:17 am

Harvey Wallbanger wrote:
Jack Wade wrote:
Dr. No wrote:What about the guy who was going to be Bond before Connery came back for DAF?
Burt Reynolds?

No thanks, he was American. An American cannot be Bond under any circumstances.
He is an American. Reynolds is not dead yet

Ooh... touche!

Commander 0077 · Post by **Commander 0077** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:38 pm

A couple of years ago I thought Billy Zane would have made a good Bond; this after seeing him as the Phantom and the baddie in the Titanic (the latter he wore evening clothes). Looked sort of like a younger Connery. Although American, at that time he had the look. Don't know much about his other films, though. I understand he is bald, so he could also play Blofeld

In the Phantom he also does the physical stuff well.

Post by **Kristatos** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:07 pm

Of the serious contenders, I thought Purefoy, James Purefoy was the best. I always thought Russell Crowe would have made a good Bond, but he is probably too famous, and was unpopular with the fans for the same reason Craig was initially (too coarse, lacks sophistication etc.). That may be true in his personal life, but I've no doubt he could act the part - he has even played a Royal Navy commander before (Master and Commander)

Post by **carl stromberg** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:53 am

I thought Arnold Vosloo would have been a fun Bond. There goes any credibilty I had....

Post by **James** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:33 pm

What about Britain's premier action man of yesteryear Lewis Collins? He must have been up for the role at some point.

Post by **Kristatos** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:55 am

James wrote:What about Britain's premier action man of yesteryear Lewis Collins? He must have been up for the role at some point.

He was. In yesteryear

Captain Nash · Post by **Captain Nash** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:19 am

James wrote:What about Britain's premier action man of yesteryear Lewis Collins? He must have been up for the role at some point.

He was considered apparently and in my opinion would've made a very good Bond, but for some reason the late Cubby Broccoli didn't take a shine to him and that was the end of that.
Pity I really think he would've been great as Bond in the mid to late eighties. Even early nineties. But as with George Lazenbys second it's one of those 'what if' situations.

Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:26 pm

Michael Billington should have had a go. He waited long enough.

saloon singer · Post by **saloon singer** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:07 am

When I saw the opening scene of 'Schindlers List', I couldn't help but ponder whether or not Liam Neeson could play Bond. He was suave, cunning, physically imposing. But I somehow doubt he would have been interested what with his love of theater and commitment to character roles and controversial films regardless of box-office potential, ie. 'Kinsey.' He likely would have balked at signing a three picture deal and the lengthy shooting schedules.

adam · Post by **adam** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:09 pm

Jack Wade wrote:
Dr. No wrote:What about the guy who was going to be Bond before Connery came back for DAF?
Burt Reynolds?

No thanks, he was American. An American cannot be Bond under any circumstances.

I suppose Reynolds looked a bit like Connery in the early 70's. He had given a powerful performance in 'Deliverance' & was tipped for big things. His 'Smokey & the Bandit' movies showed he could do humour. However he is American. As for CR getting Bafta's. That was just a sympathy vote after Craig had been given such a hard time. Only one Bafta was given for 'Best Sound', whatever that means. It's made money, but what Bond movie has'nt ? No Craig & CR has completly split the audience. You either like or hate it. A Bond movie & actor should be universally liked by everyone.

saloon singer · Post by **saloon singer** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:46 pm

Actually, Reynolds always looked so much like Brando that Brando haunted his career. (This doubtless kept him out of 'Godfather' or so he is supposed to have claimed.)
If not Reynolds as Bond, what about Brando? Just imagine his Fletcher Christian (south Kensington?) accent

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Captain Nash · Post by **Captain Nash** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:20 pm

adam wrote:
Jack Wade wrote:
Dr. No wrote:What about the guy who was going to be Bond before Connery came back for DAF?
Burt Reynolds?

No thanks, he was American. An American cannot be Bond under any circumstances.
I suppose Reynolds looked a bit like Connery in the early 70's. He had given a powerful performance in 'Deliverance' & was tipped for big things. His 'Smokey & the Bandit' movies showed he could do humour. However he is American. As for CR getting Bafta's. That was just a sympathy vote after Craig had been given such a hard time. Only one Bafta was given for 'Best Sound', whatever that means. It's made money, but what Bond movie has'nt ? No Craig & CR has completly split the audience. You either like or hate it. A Bond movie & actor should be universally liked by everyone.

So think of those four films starring Pierce Brosnan.
DAD is the most despised of all the Bond films.

Post by **Skywalker** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:03 pm

Captain Nash wrote: DAD is the most despised of all the Bond films.

On this site

Captain Nash · Post by **Captain Nash** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:31 am

By Bond fans in general...you know proper ones.