I did my knee in the other frosty morning walking the dog, so
I understand Daniel's pain.
We are in sync mon Brav. Same thing happened to me, careful it's damn slippy out. Also as Mrs Zaphod pointed out Boat shoes are possibly sub-optimal as tactical footware when on manoeuvres.
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We are in sync mon Brav. Same thing happened to me, careful it's damn slippy out. Also as Mrs Zaphod pointed out Boat shoes are possibly sub-optimal as tactical footware when on manoeuvres.
To be fair much of Bond's attire is sub-optimal when on manoeuvres. But he looks good.
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I think he'll do one more but if he doesn't and they have to cast another actor as Bond I hope we only have a two year wait and not a three year wait that it will be if Craig returns for a 5th time. The producers need to think long and hard about who they are going to have writing the next one. I think we fans could come up with a far better story than Purvess, Logan et all.
I see no reason why Craig won't return. He really is on a high here, and opinions of him are overwhelmingly positive. Why go to all the trouble to recast while he's on top?
1) Money - if budget cuts, studio does not want to pay enough
2) Too old - He'd be about 50 by Bond 25 hardly old these days but depends if Craig is up for the physical stuff
3) Craig is sick of Bond - I don't think he's given any real indication of this
I see no reason why Craig won't return. He really is on a high here, and opinions of him are overwhelmingly positive. Why go to all the trouble to recast while he's on top?
3) Craig is sick of Bond - I don't think he's given any real indication of this
See post 42
On another note I see Pinewood studios "potentially" up for sale
Perhaps he's not so much sick of being Bond, maybe he's happy with the direction he's taken the character and is leaving on a high. An all time high, regardless my feelings on the films
I'd love for him to do at least one more and finish up his arch by finishing off Blofeld once and for all. I really enjoy his take on Bond and would be sad to see him leave now.
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More and more rumors are coming in of Craig leaving Bond. I'm glad these are still just rumors! I am still rooting for Craig to return atleast once more for Bond 25, still seems like a logical way things will work out if you ask me. So personally i'm not so convinced he will truly leave as of yet. What are your thoughts ?
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Yes, the talk is getting stronger...still won't think too much about it until we hear it from Eon. The TV show thing does add a wrinke.
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Yes, the talk is getting stronger...still won't think too much about it until we hear it from Eon. The TV show thing does add a wrinke.
He could do both, only issue seems to be if the TV series goes to a second season. Currently it's all speculative, but given the unfortunate comments during the press foe SP Eon are doubtless keen to squash it if it is only a rumour. The longer it goes with no word the more likely it is that Daniel is done with Bond.
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Yes, the talk is getting stronger...still won't think too much about it until we hear it from Eon. The TV show thing does add a wrinke.
He could do both, only issue seems to be if the TV series goes to a second season. Currently it's all speculative, but given the unfortunate comments during the press foe SP Eon are doubtless keen to squash it if it is only a rumour. The longer it goes with no word the more likely it is that Daniel is done with Bond.
Even if "Purity" is only one season I don't see how he'd be ready for Bond 25. Othello will probably run through January 2017. Then at least a couple of months to prepare for Purity and then six months of shooting (20 episodes) and he won't have time to prepare for Bond 25, assuming it starts filming in December 2017.
Yes, the talk is getting stronger...still won't think too much about it until we hear it from Eon. The TV show thing does add a wrinke.
He could do both, only issue seems to be if the TV series goes to a second season. Currently it's all speculative, but given the unfortunate comments during the press foe SP Eon are doubtless keen to squash it if it is only a rumour. The longer it goes with no word the more likely it is that Daniel is done with Bond.
Even if "Purity" is only one season I don't see how he'd be ready for Bond 25. Othello will probably run through January 2017. Then at least a couple of months to prepare for Purity and then six months of shooting (20 episodes) and he won't have time to prepare for Bond 25, assuming it starts filming in December 2017.
And I can't see Eon putting it off past then.
I don't believe it until Eon confirms it
Barbara Broccoli major decision is making sure Craig is OK with doing Bond. We are not going into a two year wait - its going to be three or four.
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I think he is coming back for at least one more....Part of me also thinks they could get him for two more if they do them every two years but one more is more realistic
Yes, the talk is getting stronger...still won't think too much about it until we hear it from Eon. The TV show thing does add a wrinke.
He could do both, only issue seems to be if the TV series goes to a second season. Currently it's all speculative, but given the unfortunate comments during the press foe SP Eon are doubtless keen to squash it if it is only a rumour. The longer it goes with no word the more likely it is that Daniel is done with Bond.
Even if "Purity" is only one season I don't see how he'd be ready for Bond 25. Othello will probably run through January 2017. Then at least a couple of months to prepare for Purity and then six months of shooting (20 episodes) and he won't have time to prepare for Bond 25, assuming it starts filming in December 2017.
And I can't see Eon putting it off past then.
If they don't have a script of any kind I can't see it starting until Dec 2018 in any event. Hope I'm wrong, but given that it's already nearly March...
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Surely Craig and Eon must be in conversation about all this? If Craig has agreed to do one more then he must discuss his other roles and timescales. I personally think that either Craig is finished, Eon have a replacement already and we will hear when SP is yesterday's news, or they've agreed a long break to allow Craig to stretch his wings a bit.
We'll be lucky if we see Bond 25 before 2019, I'm afraid. It's really looking like Craig is out, and it's going to take them some time to figure out where they want to take the character before they can even cast a new Bond. Granted, I'd rather they take their time and get it right.
I think he's done now. Real shame, he should have done at least 5. That's what happens when there are huge gaps inbetween films
The length of the gaps have casting implications for the age of the actor when he starts his tenure, unless they go for a new Bond every time, or at most a two film max. I can see both benefits and burdens in this approach. I don't want Bond to be a perpetual rookie locked into continual reboot.interesting times...
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I like DC as Bond, but CR aside he hasn't really seemed to enjoy his tenure in the role in the same way as say Brosnan, who seemed too much more and came across quite gutted when it was snatched from him. Where as most previous Bonds are fairly happy to pass comment on the franchise and current incumbent of the role, I can imagine DC being quite scathing if questioned about Bond once he's left.
DC is also getting old for being Bond. With a 2-3 year production gap and he will be knocking on 50. I know RM started at 45, but come on, by the time he did VTAK did he really look good in the role, kissing Bond girls looking young enough to be his daughter??
So aside from missing the opportunity to take my personal fashion que's from DC's Bond I would find it refreshing if Eon brought a new actor in who really relished being Bond.
I've said previously any replacement needs to be late twenties / early thirties, then Eon could enjoy a good run of films during that actors tenure. The latest actor linked to the role - James Norton - is therefore a great age at 31, aside from the other features that might make him a good choice.
Eon seem to be desperately trying to cling to DC, motivated probably by the financial success he has brought the franchise. But he would need to go at some point anyway, so why not crack on sooner with someone fresh.
I like DC as Bond, but CR aside he hasn't really seemed to enjoy his tenure in the role in the same way as say Brosnan, who seemed too much more and came across quite gutted when it was snatched from him. Where as most previous Bonds are fairly happy to pass comment on the franchise and current incumbent of the role, I can imagine DC being quite scathing if questioned about Bond once he's left.
DC is also getting old for being Bond. With a 2-3 year production gap and he will be knocking on 50. I know RM started at 45, but come on, by the time he did VTAK did he really look good in the role, kissing Bond girls looking young enough to be his daughter??
So aside from missing the opportunity to take my personal fashion que's from DC's Bond I would find it refreshing if Eon brought a new actor in who really relished being Bond.
I've said previously any replacement needs to be late twenties / early thirties, then Eon could enjoy a good run of films during that actors tenure. The latest actor linked to the role - James Norton - is therefore a great age at 31, aside from the other features that might make him a good choice.
Eon seem to be desperately trying to cling to DC, motivated probably by the financial success he has brought the franchise. But he would need to go at some point anyway, so why not crack on sooner with someone fresh.
They clung to Sir Rog for similar reasons. However they ditched Pierce arguably in his (late) prime on the back of what was a financial success but critical failure, thus proving they are a mix of cautious conservatives and bold risk takers . Indeed although a triumph now the casting of Daniel was itself a bold move.Although no particular fan of Eon, it's not all about the money. I do get the sense of a kind of love-in between Babs and Daniel which is potentially unhealthy for the series. Pierce remember was Cubby's choice as had been Tim so this has been Babs big moment so far.
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I like DC as Bond, but CR aside he hasn't really seemed to enjoy his tenure in the role in the same way as say Brosnan, who seemed too much more and came across quite gutted when it was snatched from him. W
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DC is also getting old for being Bond. With a 2-3 year production gap and he will be knocking on 50. I know RM started at 45, but come on, by the time he did VTAK did he really look good in the role, kissing Bond girls looking young enough to be his daughter??
I Eon seem to be desperately trying to cling to DC, motivated probably by the financial success he has brought the franchise. But he would need to go at some point anyway, so why not crack on sooner with someone fresh.
Oh agreed. Babs Broccoli will move heaven and earth to keep Craig. Thats why the next one will be three or four years. Didn't she delay spectre because of Mendes?
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So according to Chris Evans this morning, he's had a conversation with DC and DC told him he is contracted for one more. So unless Eon have let him out of his contract I think we will be having an extended gap untill #25. I don't put any significance in DC's supposed dislike for bond he is quoted as saying in interviews as it's quite clear he dislikes doing them and finds most interviewers irritating. He actually did say he had most fun doing SP than any of the others.
But don't forget that the dislike for the hard physical aspects of the role (which DC has thrown himself into arguable more than any previous Bond) has been tempered by allowing a producer role within the whole filming, which DC has admitted he really liked.
If Babs can live with the fact that actors like to do different roles and allow DC to go off and do a bit of stage and a bit of telly, I hope we'll see DC return for #25. It'll take that long to ensure a good script to be honest - these things aren't churned out in 6 months or so. The script is the framework on which everything else hangs, so give it a while, let's get some really good character evolution going, some fresh new locations and get things ready for a summer 2019 release - don't forget, there's the small problem of Star Wars to avoid these days, which undoubtedly hampered a little of SP's box-office takings.
But don't forget that the dislike for the hard physical aspects of the role (which DC has thrown himself into arguable more than any previous Bond) has been tempered by allowing a producer role within the whole filming, which DC has admitted he really liked.
If Babs can live with the fact that actors like to do different roles and allow DC to go off and do a bit of stage and a bit of telly, I hope we'll see DC return for #25. It'll take that long to ensure a good script to be honest - these things aren't churned out in 6 months or so. The script is the framework on which everything else hangs, so give it a while, let's get some really good character evolution going, some fresh new locations and get things ready for a summer 2019 release - don't forget, there's the small problem of Star Wars to avoid these days, which undoubtedly hampered a little of SP's box-office takings.
2019 I'm not sure if I could wait that long. I really want DC back, but a wait that long? I'm torn
Can't DC just pull out of these other projects? I mean, bond is obviously more important
I'm pleased to see its not just me that thinks BB has an unhealthy for the franchise obsession with DC then!
Eon / BB may be willing to wait years for "their man" DC, but will the studio? As zaphod99 says - it's not all about the money - except when it is for the studio.
It's a sad fact that is all too obvious with the new Star Wars movies. A remake of Episode IV with an even bigger planet killer weapon that the Rebels can still find an exhaust port to blow up on + plus the story isn't even written by GL!?! My point is, as someone who grew up on the original triology and loves those first three movies, after the CGI disasters of the prequels and now this Disney factory production line tosh, I've walked away from the SW series, to relish the OT and forget the rest. So if I and many SW fans can do that, Eon shouldn't make the mistake of thinking Bond fans won't do the same if they try to stay in a perpetual money making rut of trying to repeatedly remake the Skyfall success recipe over and over again
I would rather see a GOOD fresh new actor, KEEN to play Bond in the role for a good run of REGULAR films, rather than wait years to see DC just 'turn in' another performance for the pay cheque, even if he is my favourite Bond so far.
I'm pleased to see its not just me that thinks BB has an unhealthy for the franchise obsession with DC then!
Eon / BB may be willing to wait years for "their man" DC, but will the studio? As zaphod99 says - it's not all about the money - except when it is for the studio.
It's a sad fact that is all too obvious with the new Star Wars movies. A remake of Episode IV with an even bigger planet killer weapon that the Rebels can still find an exhaust port to blow up on + plus the story isn't even written by GL!?! My point is, as someone who grew up on the original triology and loves those first three movies, after the CGI disasters of the prequels and now this Disney factory production line tosh, I've walked away from the SW series, to relish the OT and forget the rest. So if I and many SW fans can do that, Eon shouldn't make the mistake of thinking Bond fans won't do the same if they try to stay in a perpetual money making rut of trying to repeatedly remake the Skyfall success recipe over and over again
I would rather see a GOOD fresh new actor, KEEN to play Bond in the role for a good run of REGULAR films, rather than wait years to see DC just 'turn in' another performance for the pay cheque, even if he is my favourite Bond so far.
Are you saying that Star Wars did the wrong thing with the new movie? Recreating the original film was a huge success for them. And most of my friends who are big Star Wars fans loved it and saw it multiple times. I agree that an original story would have been better, but remaking an old film completely worked for Star Wars with most of the fans.
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We are in sync mon Brav. Same thing happened to me, careful it's damn slippy out. Also as Mrs Zaphod pointed out Boat shoes are possibly sub-optimal as tactical footware when on manoeuvres.
To be fair much of Bond's attire is sub-optimal when on manoeuvres. But he looks good.
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1) Money - if budget cuts, studio does not want to pay enough
2) Too old - He'd be about 50 by Bond 25 hardly old these days but depends if Craig is up for the physical stuff
3) Craig is sick of Bond - I don't think he's given any real indication of this
See post 42
On another note I see Pinewood studios "potentially" up for sale
Interesting. Thanks.
Perhaps he's not so much sick of being Bond, maybe he's happy with the direction he's taken the character and is leaving on a high. An all time high, regardless my feelings on the films
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He could do both, only issue seems to be if the TV series goes to a second season. Currently it's all speculative, but given the unfortunate comments during the press foe SP Eon are doubtless keen to squash it if it is only a rumour. The longer it goes with no word the more likely it is that Daniel is done with Bond.
Even if "Purity" is only one season I don't see how he'd be ready for Bond 25. Othello will probably run through January 2017. Then at least a couple of months to prepare for Purity and then six months of shooting (20 episodes) and he won't have time to prepare for Bond 25, assuming it starts filming in December 2017.
And I can't see Eon putting it off past then.
I don't believe it until Eon confirms it
Barbara Broccoli major decision is making sure Craig is OK with doing Bond. We are not going into a two year wait - its going to be three or four.
Another love bites the dust, 'cause that's what fill seats these days after a long wait.
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If they don't have a script of any kind I can't see it starting until Dec 2018 in any event. Hope I'm wrong, but given that it's already nearly March...
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The length of the gaps have casting implications for the age of the actor when he starts his tenure, unless they go for a new Bond every time, or at most a two film max. I can see both benefits and burdens in this approach. I don't want Bond to be a perpetual rookie locked into continual reboot.interesting times...
DC is also getting old for being Bond. With a 2-3 year production gap and he will be knocking on 50. I know RM started at 45, but come on, by the time he did VTAK did he really look good in the role, kissing Bond girls looking young enough to be his daughter??
So aside from missing the opportunity to take my personal fashion que's from DC's Bond
I've said previously any replacement needs to be late twenties / early thirties, then Eon could enjoy a good run of films during that actors tenure. The latest actor linked to the role - James Norton - is therefore a great age at 31, aside from the other features that might make him a good choice.
Eon seem to be desperately trying to cling to DC, motivated probably by the financial success he has brought the franchise. But he would need to go at some point anyway, so why not crack on sooner with someone fresh.
They clung to Sir Rog for similar reasons. However they ditched Pierce arguably in his (late) prime on the back of what was a financial success but critical failure, thus proving they are a mix of cautious conservatives and bold risk takers . Indeed although a triumph now the casting of Daniel was itself a bold move.Although no particular fan of Eon, it's not all about the money. I do get the sense of a kind of love-in between Babs and Daniel which is potentially unhealthy for the series. Pierce remember was Cubby's choice as had been Tim so this has been Babs big moment so far.
50? Compared with Roger Moore - he's a baby
Oh agreed. Babs Broccoli will move heaven and earth to keep Craig. Thats why the next one will be three or four years. Didn't she delay spectre because of Mendes?
If Babs can live with the fact that actors like to do different roles and allow DC to go off and do a bit of stage and a bit of telly, I hope we'll see DC return for #25. It'll take that long to ensure a good script to be honest - these things aren't churned out in 6 months or so. The script is the framework on which everything else hangs, so give it a while, let's get some really good character evolution going, some fresh new locations and get things ready for a summer 2019 release - don't forget, there's the small problem of Star Wars to avoid these days, which undoubtedly hampered a little of SP's box-office takings.
2019 I'm not sure if I could wait that long. I really want DC back, but a wait that long? I'm torn
Can't DC just pull out of these other projects? I mean, bond is obviously more important
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Eon / BB may be willing to wait years for "their man" DC, but will the studio? As zaphod99 says - it's not all about the money - except when it is for the studio.
It's a sad fact that is all too obvious with the new Star Wars movies. A remake of Episode IV with an even bigger planet killer weapon that the Rebels can still find an exhaust port to blow up on + plus the story isn't even written by GL!?! My point is, as someone who grew up on the original triology and loves those first three movies, after the CGI disasters of the prequels and now this Disney factory production line tosh, I've walked away from the SW series, to relish the OT and forget the rest. So if I and many SW fans can do that, Eon shouldn't make the mistake of thinking Bond fans won't do the same if they try to stay in a perpetual money making rut of trying to repeatedly remake the Skyfall success recipe over and over again
I would rather see a GOOD fresh new actor, KEEN to play Bond in the role for a good run of REGULAR films, rather than wait years to see DC just 'turn in' another performance for the pay cheque, even if he is my favourite Bond so far.
Are you saying that Star Wars did the wrong thing with the new movie? Recreating the original film was a huge success for them. And most of my friends who are big Star Wars fans loved it and saw it multiple times. I agree that an original story would have been better, but remaking an old film completely worked for Star Wars with most of the fans.