Karl Urban....almost Bond.

[carl stromberg]

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1093080

Almost Bond


He was one of the strongest contenders to play James Bond in the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Casino Royale’ before Daniel Craig, and is now being touted as one of the most promising non-Americans in Hollywood.

New Zealand-based Karl Urban who has already made his mark with films such as ‘The Bourne Supremacy’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’ will once again be seen playing lead in the historical actioner ‘Pathfinder’, which releases across Mumbai today.

Says Karl who is primarily well known for his roles in extreme fantasy and historical films, “Though it is not a conscious choice to star in such films, I guess fantasies such ‘Lord of the Rings’ can be the greatest experience an actor could ever ask for.”

Karl plays the character of ‘Ghost’ in this film, a Viking raised by American-Indians years before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. “This film, in many ways, asserts that it was the Vikings who discovered America way before Columbus did and iterates the great deal of archeological evidence supporting the same.”

But Karl does realise that a subject like this may spark off debates amongst many. “If the film gets people talking and are discovering certain facts, I think the film will then truly make its point.”

However, even after having worked with biggies such as Matt Damon and others, one of his biggest regrets is having been unable to play James Bond considering that it was directed by fellow New Zealander Martin Campbell.

“When they approached me I was shooting for ‘Pathfinder’ and couldn’t accommodate the dates, but I think Daniel Craig’s version of James Bond comes closest to Ian Flemming’s writings,” he says graciously.

Interestingly, as far his Indian connect goes, Karl cannot stop raving about Indian films and seems really impressed with certain ‘unusual combinations of emotion, drama and music’.

“I have been wanting to watch ‘Sarkar’ and have heard it a great film. Indians such as Night Shyamalan and AR Rahman have created such beautiful work; I think we all have a lot to learn from them,” he signs.

[stockslivevan]

“When they approached me I was shooting for ‘Pathfinder’ and couldn’t accommodate the dates, but I think Daniel Craig’s version of James Bond comes closest to Ian Flemming’s writings,” he says graciously.

Looks like he doesn't know his Bond. DENIED!

[Captain Nash]

Thank God he wasn't cast as James Bond.
If he had of, I would've thought of starting KUINB...maybe not.

[James]

Karl Urban was pretty Bondish in the second Bourne film if I remember.

[Captain Nash]

But pretty Bondish and pulling off playing Bond are quite different.

That is not the look of Bond to me.

[paco chaos]

But pretty Bondish and pulling off playing Bond are quite different.

That is not the look of Bond to me.

yeah, he's almost as bad as Craig.

[Captain Nash]

So you would rather have Urban to Craig?
That's your choice, but KU in no way looks Bondian to me.
Each to there own.

[The Sweeney]

Yak!! No way would that guy be good as Bond.

[Kristatos]

That's your choice, but KU in no way looks Bondian to me.

Me neither, but I could imagine Barbara Broccoli fancying him enough to offer him the part of Bond. He has that rough, unshaven look she seems to go for, even if she does normally prefer blonds.

[Captain Nash]

That's just not an answer though Kris, that's being silly.
BB does not cast actors because she fancies them or they have stubble.
If that were true then this famous ladies man could be on the next Bond shortlist.
And at present I'm not into an American actor taking on the Bond role.

[paco chaos]

So you would rather have Urban to Craig?
That's your choice, but KU in no way looks Bondian to me.
Each to there own.

uh, no. this guy looks like crap. I'm not sold on Craig in the role, but I certainly wouldn't want to see this guy in the role. maybe he could be the guy mopping the floors at the MI6 building or something.

[Kristatos]

That's just not an answer though Kris, that's being silly.

It's what I do best.

[Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry]

He would have been an intriguing choice for a young Bond. not sure that Eon would have pproached him , though.