New elimination game: Alternative Bonds

[Dr. No]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 6 points
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 6 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 3 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 20 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 3 points
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 14 points +1
Dominic West (2005) - 2 points
David Niven (1961) - 2 points
Lewis Collins (1983) - 10 points
Cary Grant (1961) - 7 points
Patrick McGoohan (1961) - 1 points -1
Richard Burton (1961) - 5 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 12 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 5 points

[Kristatos]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 6 points
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 5 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 2 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 22 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 3 points
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 16 points +1
Dominic West (2005) - 1 point
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points -1
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 4 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 5 points

I've now corrected all the points messed up by my mistake last time. I still have no idea how it happened. It also means that Daved Niven and Number 6 have now been eliminated.

ELIMINATED

Colin Salmon
Burt Reynolds
Hugh Grant
Christopher Lambert
Colin Farrell
Goran Visnjic
Rex Harrison
Sean Bean
Jude Law
Anthony Rogers
Joe Don Baker
Adam West
Jason Statham
Michael Gambon
Hans de Vries
James Brolin
Colin Firth
Steve Reeves
Ewan McGregor
George Baker
Rod Taylor
Ranulph Feinnes
Bob Simmons
John Gavin
Daniel Pilon
Sam Neill
Richard Johnson
Julian Glover
Ioan Gruffudd
Heath Ledger
Robert Campbell
Patrick McGoohan
David Niven

[Mazer Rackham]

It appears Eon did indeed sign Sam Worthington before Craig. I had always heard Henry Cavill's name linked with early runner ups/ nearly was.
Keep in mind there is signed and then there is Signed. People have been signed before to play Bond, most notably in the 70's then another actor was ultimatly given the final nod. There are a lot of reasons for this from the production stand point. But a search found several items about Worthignton, even from Campbell and it appears to be bona fide.

This is the likely source that Dr No was referencing:

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Did you know that Sam Worthington – he’s the rising Aussie actor, currently starring in “Macbeth”, that’s rumoured for a role in James Cameron’s next pic “Avatar” – was actually JUST pipped at the post by Daniel Craig for the role of Bond? Yep, Worthington was deep into weapons training, brushing up on his British-isms, perfecting his coolness, and essentially gearing up for the role… until he was informed, at the 11th hour no less, that he would no longer be needed and that they’re going with Daniel Craig. OK, I don’t think Worthington is Bond. I just don’t. I think the guy is awesome, but I just don’t see him as a suave – heck, I don’t see him in a suit! – Super spy ordering up a martini. But you know what? It would’ve been d**n interesting to see what he would’ve done with the role. Based purely on his looks, he might have looked the part – he is, after all, quite dark [haired]. Maybe it would’ve worked? I dunno. But that’s some news that’s come to light this week – that Worthington near had the role. He would’ve been the first AUSSIE Bond since George Lazenby to play Ian Flemming’s iconic Mi6 agent. But, maybe it was a good thing that it didn’t work out for Worthington, because he’s in final talks to star in, as I mentioned above, the new James Cameron film, “Avatar”. He’d be playing the role of Jake (not Josh, as recently reported), the main character, who’s an ex-marine controller whose now paralysed and lost all meaning for life.
Here’s the character description:
[JAKE (FORMERLY YOUNG MALE LEAD)] Early- mid 20's. Caucasian. Angry and jaded, he harbors a grudge against the world and his current situation. Highly intelligent and creative, he hides his softer side behind a thick wall of issues. Having suffered great tragedy, he is scarred both emotionally and physically. His encounters with the local indigenous culture changes his life.
It’s the kind of role that could really break Worthington – and have Hollywood banging down his door from here on out. Cameron, after all, turned mostly unknown-stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton and Michael Biehn into stars didn’t he? Rick Rossovi….Ok, maybe not him….(Speaking of which, sorry AB, I hear the good word is that Schwarzenegger won’t be involved in either “Avatar” or “Battle Angel Alita” – but you can always keep your fingers crossed that the “T4” cameo comes off). Just one thing, Early-Mid 20’s? Um, Worthington might wanna make a quick amendment to his D.O.B on his resume….. scrub off a few years mate. Whatever the case, Sam rocks – watch out America!

[Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 6 points
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 5 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 2 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 22 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 4 points + 1
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 16 points
Dominic West (2005) - 1 point
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 4 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 4 points - 1

[Kristatos]

OK, I don’t think Worthington is Bond. I just don’t. I think the guy is awesome, but I just don’t see him as a suave – heck, I don’t see him in a suit! – Super spy ordering up a martini. But you know what? It would’ve been d**n interesting to see what he would’ve done with the role. Based purely on his looks, he might have looked the part – he is, after all, quite dark [haired]. Maybe it would’ve worked?

Heh. I guess this was before CR came out.

[Mazer Rackham]

OK, I don’t think Worthington is Bond. I just don’t. I think the guy is awesome, but I just don’t see him as a suave – heck, I don’t see him in a suit! – Super spy ordering up a martini. But you know what? It would’ve been d**n interesting to see what he would’ve done with the role. Based purely on his looks, he might have looked the part – he is, after all, quite dark [haired]. Maybe it would’ve worked?

Heh. I guess this was before CR came out.

Apparently
July to September 2006

[Mr. Big]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 6 points
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 5 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 2 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 22 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 4 points
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 17 points + 1
Dominic West (2005) - 1 point
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points - 1
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 4 points -

[Kristatos]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 6 points
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 5 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 2 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 22 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 3 points -1
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 18 points + 1
Dominic West (2005) - 1 point
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 4 points

[carl stromberg]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 6 points
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 5 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 2 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 22 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 4 points + 1
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 18 points
Dominic West (2005) - 0 point - 1 (Dom would have been a solid Bond though)
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 4 points

[Kristatos]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 6 points
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 5 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 2 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 23 points +1
Clive Owen (2005) - 4 points
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 18 points
Lewis Collins (1983) - 8 points -1
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 4 points

ELIMINATED

Colin Salmon
Burt Reynolds
Hugh Grant
Christopher Lambert
Colin Farrell
Goran Visnjic
Rex Harrison
Sean Bean
Jude Law
Anthony Rogers
Joe Don Baker
Adam West
Jason Statham
Michael Gambon
Hans de Vries
James Brolin
Colin Firth
Steve Reeves
Ewan McGregor
George Baker
Rod Taylor
Ranulph Feinnes
Bob Simmons
John Gavin
Daniel Pilon
Sam Neill
Richard Johnson
Julian Glover
Ioan Gruffudd
Heath Ledger
Robert Campbell
Patrick McGoohan
Davind Niven
Dominic West

[Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 6 points
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 4 points - 1
Gerard Butler (2001) - 2 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 23 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 4 points
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 18 points
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points + 1
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 4 points

I'm not sure who to give a minus too now. I've plumped for the late Milk Tray man, David Warbeck. He would have been acceptable as James Bond.

[mcbride007]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 6 points
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 4 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 2 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 23 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 5 points 1
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 18 points
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 3 points - 1

This is an interesting read -
http://www.klast.net/bond/newbond.html

[Kristatos]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 7 points +1
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 4 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 2 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 23 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 5 points
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 18 points
Lewis Collins (1983) - 8 points -1
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 3 points

[Dr. No]

This is an interesting read -
http://www.klast.net/bond/newbond.html

If i am reading it right there were veyr good odds for Sam Worthington but yet nothing on his being hired before criag

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 7 points +1
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 4 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 1 points -1 Sorry butler, you'd be a better Bond then Craig, but not better then some of the others
Sam Worthington (2005) - 23 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 5 points
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 18 points
Lewis Collins (1983) - 8 points
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points 1+
Michael Billington (1973) - 3 points

[Blowfeld]

This is an interesting read -
http://www.klast.net/bond/newbond.html

If i am reading it right there were veyr good odds for Sam Worthington but yet nothing on his being hired before criag

One page back Dr

Here is treat I have been saving for a thread about 'Actors Ian Wanted for Bond' and he was also a contender althou EON never really considered him for the role.

Stewart Granger Also Known As James Stewart

[Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 7 points
John Richardson (1967) - 6 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 4 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 0 points -1
Sam Worthington (2005) - 23 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 5 points
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 18 points
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points + 1
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 3 points

The Klast site section on the casting on James Bond for CR is annoying: the process was exciting but culminated in Craig being unveiled.

[mcbride007]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 7 points
John Richardson (1967) - 5 points - 1
David Warbeck (1973) - 4 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 0 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 23 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 6 points + 1
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 18 points
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 3 points

[Kristatos]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 7 points
John Richardson (1967) - 5 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 4 points
Gerard Butler (2001) - 0 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 23 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 6 points
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 19 points +1
Lewis Collins (1983) - 8 points -1
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 3 points


ELIMINATED

Colin Salmon
Burt Reynolds
Hugh Grant
Christopher Lambert
Colin Farrell
Goran Visnjic
Rex Harrison
Sean Bean
Jude Law
Anthony Rogers
Joe Don Baker
Adam West
Jason Statham
Michael Gambon
Hans de Vries
James Brolin
Colin Firth
Steve Reeves
Ewan McGregor
George Baker
Rod Taylor
Ranulph Feinnes
Bob Simmons
John Gavin
Daniel Pilon
Sam Neill
Richard Johnson
Julian Glover
Ioan Gruffudd
Heath Ledger
Robert Campbell
Patrick McGoohan
Davind Niven
Dominic West
Gerard Butler

Seems the forum's verdict was: "I 'ate you, Butler".

[Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 7 points
John Richardson (1967) - 5 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 4 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 23 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 6 points
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 19 points
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points + 1
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 2 points - 1

Warbeck and Richardson are sneaking through.

[Kristatos]

Jeremy Brett (1967) - 7 points
John Richardson (1967) - 5 points
David Warbeck (1973) - 4 points
Sam Worthington (2005) - 23 points
Clive Owen (2005) - 5 points -1
James Purefoy (2005) - 5 points
Henry Cavill (2005) - 20 points + 1
Lewis Collins (1983) - 9 points
Cary Grant (1961) - 6 points
Richard Burton (1961) - 3 points
Hugh Jackman (2005) - 15 points
Michael Billington (1973) - 2 points