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What the heck, everyone else is starting up threads for their favourite not-Bond, so I thought I'd do the same.
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I like Purefoy. He's an underrated actor, been in some good stuff on BBC4 the last few years. He told a funny story once about meeting with the Bond people to discuss the role. I think if they were going to replace Brosnan in 2004/2005 with the usual early fortysomething established 007 they could have a lot worse than Purefoy.
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I think James Puerfoy could've made a very good James Bond.
And going over some of theses candidates, some of them may still be able to take over when Craig finishes with the role.
When that happens however I'd be putting money on Cavill or Sam Worthington.
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Captain Nash wrote:I think James Puerfoy could've made a very good James Bond.
And going over some of theses candidates, some of them may still be able to take over when Craig finishes with the role.
When that happens however I'd be putting money on Cavill or Sam Worthington.
Sadly, I agree. I think his chance has gone. He's 44 now, I believe, and even if Craig only stays for 3 movies, that'll still take us to at least 2010. Helen Mirren will be in space by then (a brownie point to anyone who gets that joke)!
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HBO's "Rome" Cancelled. HBO announced that the second season of Rome will be the last.
I wonder if this will affect James eligibility, as I recall there was a rumor that the commitment to film Rome helped in the decision to pass him over.
He had a great story about his meeting with the Bond producers. What I like about him is his love of James Bond and his enthusiasm for the role.
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Purefoy was a bit too tall and handsome to be Bond. And his hair is quite dark. All wrong. 8)

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James wrote:Purefoy was a bit too tall and handsome to be Bond. And his hair is quite dark. All wrong. 8)

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I wouldn't go that far, he looks more tough than that Cavill kid.
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Kristatos wrote:
Captain Nash wrote:I think James Puerfoy could've made a very good James Bond.
And going over some of theses candidates, some of them may still be able to take over when Craig finishes with the role.
When that happens however I'd be putting money on Cavill or Sam Worthington.
Sadly, I agree. I think his chance has gone. He's 44 now, I believe, and even if Craig only stays for 3 movies, that'll still take us to at least 2010. Helen Mirren will be in space by then (a brownie point to anyone who gets that joke)!
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Captain Nash wrote:
Kristatos wrote:
Captain Nash wrote:I think James Puerfoy could've made a very good James Bond.
And going over some of theses candidates, some of them may still be able to take over when Craig finishes with the role.
When that happens however I'd be putting money on Cavill or Sam Worthington.
Sadly, I agree. I think his chance has gone. He's 44 now, I believe, and even if Craig only stays for 3 movies, that'll still take us to at least 2010. Helen Mirren will be in space by then (a brownie point to anyone who gets that joke)!
Jeez, is it so bad to agree with me. :
I might not agree with most of the opinions on here, but you need two different opinions in a discussion forum. Imagine how boring it would be here if everyone agreed.
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Relax Nash. I think he was referring to being sad about his chance being gone, and not the fact that he was agreeing with you.

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The Sweeney wrote:Relax Nash. I think he was referring to being sad about his chance being gone, and not the fact that he was agreeing with you.

I'm right, aren't I Kristatos....?
Spot on.
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Then I guess I owe you an apology then Kristatos.
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Sorry for the mix up.
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Captain Nash wrote:Then I guess I owe you an apology then Kristatos.
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Sorry for the mix up.
S'OK. What makes it even sadder is reading the story above about his audition. It's obvious from the way he talks that playing Bond was the dream of a lifetime for him, so to see his last chance go like that is kinda heartbreaking.
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James wrote:Purefoy was a bit too tall and handsome to be Bond. And his hair is quite dark. All wrong. 8)

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He's now playing The Saint.

I'm really looking forward to it.
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Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry wrote:He's now playing The Saint.

I'm really looking forward to it.
Is that on TV or in a movie? Either way, I hope it's better than that Val Kilmer movie.
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Kristatos wrote:
Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry wrote:He's now playing The Saint.

I'm really looking forward to it.
Is that on TV or in a movie? Either way, I hope it's better than that Val Kilmer movie.
I think it's TV.
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Blowfeld wrote:HBO's "Rome" Cancelled. HBO announced that the second season of Rome will be the last.
I wonder if this will affect James eligibility, as I recall there was a rumor that the commitment to film Rome helped in the decision to pass him over.
He had a great story about his meeting with the Bond producers. What I like about him is his love of James Bond and his enthusiasm for the role.
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