James Purefoy
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:44 pm
What the heck, everyone else is starting up threads for their favourite not-Bond, so I thought I'd do the same.
Classic Bond Forum
James Purefoy
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:55 pm
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.
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:36 am
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.
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.
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 3:03 am
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)!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.
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 12:10 am
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.
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.
“Bond is my childhood. Live and Let Die was the first movie my dad took me to. We watched it two and a half times in a Dublin cinema.” His initial interview in the Bond offices overlooking Hyde Park Corner makes him wince to recall, but he is English enough to love telling a funny story against himself. “The room is very Bond-esque: wood panelling, big table. You sit there trying to be as serious and panther-like as you can, just letting them look at you. They asked what I thought should be changed, and I was eight minutes into my soliloquy when I noticed they were all staring at my legs. Being a ludicrous, overexcited boy of 42, I was kicking them like a child. I realised there was no hope.”
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:26 pm
Purefoy was a bit too tall and handsome to be Bond. And his hair is quite dark. All wrong. 
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:26 am
I wouldn't go that far, he looks more tough than that Cavill kid.James wrote:Purefoy was a bit too tall and handsome to be Bond. And his hair is quite dark. All wrong.
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:26 am
Jeez, is it so bad to agree with me. :Kristatos wrote: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)!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.
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.
Come on admit it, you love me really.
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 6:47 am
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.Captain Nash wrote:Jeez, is it so bad to agree with me. :Kristatos wrote: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)!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.
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.
Come on admit it, you love me really.
I'm right, aren't I Kristatos....?
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:27 am
Spot on.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....?
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:00 pm
Then I guess I owe you an apology then Kristatos.
Sorry for the mix up.
Sorry for the mix up.
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:07 pm
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.Captain Nash wrote:Then I guess I owe you an apology then Kristatos.
Sorry for the mix up.
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 3:33 am
This picture has a resemblance to SCs arrogant look –worked like gang busters for JBJames wrote:Purefoy was a bit too tall and handsome to be Bond. And his hair is quite dark. All wrong.
Guess JP is still not too big for Bond -if he is doing radio skits
Beau Brummell and Rome star, James Purefoy guest-stars as Dracula opposite Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison in September's Son of the Dragon.
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:42 pm
He's now playing The Saint.
I'm really looking forward to it.
I'm really looking forward to it.
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:18 pm
Is that on TV or in a movie? Either way, I hope it's better than that Val Kilmer movie.Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry wrote:He's now playing The Saint.
I'm really looking forward to it.
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:15 pm
I think it's TV.Kristatos wrote:Is that on TV or in a movie? Either way, I hope it's better than that Val Kilmer movie.Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry wrote:He's now playing The Saint.
I'm really looking forward to it.
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:35 am
New Saint! Cool
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 7:54 am
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.
“Bond is my childhood. Live and Let Die was the first movie my dad took me to. We watched it two and a half times in a Dublin cinema.” His initial interview in the Bond offices overlooking Hyde Park Corner makes him wince to recall, but he is English enough to love telling a funny story against himself. “The room is very Bond-esque: wood panelling, big table. You sit there trying to be as serious and panther-like as you can, just letting them look at you. They asked what I thought should be changed, and I was eight minutes into my soliloquy when I noticed they were all staring at my legs. Being a ludicrous, overexcited boy of 42, I was kicking them like a child. I realised there was no hope.”
