Craig is back: Discuss Bond 25 here

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  • Miles MesservyMiles Messervy Posts: 1,757MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Why? Because it's a secret that Craig is in Bond25 and needs stunt reharsals? Or because it's to dangerous? There's a a big matress to break the fall just below him. You may be right, but I'd like to hear why you think so.

    For one, I can easily tell it’s not Craig because it doesn’t look a thing like him. After 13 years, I think we should be able to recognize the man, blurred image or not.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,709MI6 Agent
    I actally saw there was a second photo a little time ago. That's not him, no. :))
  • Arbogast 777Arbogast 777 Minneapolis Posts: 595MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    I actally saw there was a second photo a little time ago. That's not him, no. :))


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  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Why? Because it's a secret that Craig is in Bond25 and needs stunt reharsals? Or because it's to dangerous? There's a a big matress to break the fall just below him. You may be right, but I'd like to hear why you think so.
    Because if you're a crewmember posting sneaky pictures of the main star rehearsing a stunt before the movie even starts filming on what should be a closed set is not very professional and would likely get you in a lot of trouble, possibly legal. I witnessed it happen first hand on a film set last year with a major movie star. They usually dont take those kind of things lightly. Unless its by someone whose authorized like Greg Williams taking pictures for a making of book to be released when the film is.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,709MI6 Agent
    Unless he was authorised to publish the photo. Does that ever happen?
  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Unless he was authorised to publish the photo. Does that ever happen?
    I'm sure it happens, I cant speak for every closed film set of course but from my limited experience working on one only the stars themselves are free to take and post some pictures. Everyone else has to either check their cell into a electronically sealed cell phone case before entering or leave it in the staging area, even during rehearsals. Some daring idiot will always tries to take pictures anyway though.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,709MI6 Agent
    That's interesting. I wondered if it was a part of a planned promotion campaign. It may be, but not directly involving Craig.
  • SomeoneSomeone Posts: 1,537MI6 Agent
    edited February 2019
    There are pictures of the official BAFTAs after-party at Grosvenor House on some media websites. No sign of DC.

    Rachel Weisz pictured leavnig BAFTA after party, and not with DC.
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6690865/BAFTAs-2019-Best-Actress-Olivia-Colman-makes-bleary-eyed-exit-post-party.html

    Rachel Weisz can be seen with her back to the camera, to the right of Olivia Colman in this picture, and no sign of DC.
    https://www.metro.news/at-the-afta-the-bafta-bash-olivia-colman-and-rami-malek-drink-for-queen-country-at-winners-banquet/1432183/

    "[Olivia Colman] spent the night chatting to co-star Rachel Weisz, 48, who won the best supporting actress prize."

    Neither Rachel or DC appear in these pics.
    https://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2019/feb/11/baftas-2019-the-after-parties-in-pictures

    https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/alist/bafta-after-party-2019-a4062531.html

    Picture of Rachel Weisz on her own arriving at BAFTAs.
    https://chochilino.com/radio/2019/02/11/joanna-lumleys-train-wreck-bafta-jokes-are-getting-brutally-panned-aol-uk/
  • Kent007Kent007 Posts: 338MI6 Agent
    I'm sure the Instagram post is related to B25 but no, that's definitely not Craig in the photos!

    Also, this article on the Guardian appears to confirm that DC was at the BAFTA after-show dinner: https://www.theguardian.com/film/shortcuts/2019/feb/11/baftas-i-crashed-timothee-chalamet-red-carpet
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  • AugustWalkerAugustWalker Posts: 880MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Why?

    Because we all know how DC looks and it‘s definitely not like this bloke....
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    The name is Walker by the way.

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  • SomeoneSomeone Posts: 1,537MI6 Agent
    Kent007 wrote:
    this article on the Guardian appears to confirm that DC was at the BAFTA after-show dinner: https://www.theguardian.com/film/shortcuts/2019/feb/11/baftas-i-crashed-timothee-chalamet-red-carpet

    Indeed! Odd then that he doesn't appear in any pictures with Rachel.
  • SomeoneSomeone Posts: 1,537MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Why?

    Because we all know how DC looks and it‘s definitely not like this bloke....
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    Not blonde, for a start.
  • LicencetochatLicencetochat Posts: 70MI6 Agent
    Lets hope we get a villain who is relatively unknown. We wouldn’t want Jeffrey Dean Morgan or Jake Lacy would we?
  • Revs1972Revs1972 Posts: 78MI6 Agent
    edited February 2019
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  • AugustWalkerAugustWalker Posts: 880MI6 Agent
    I would love Martyn Ford as the henchman. The guy‘s a monster and would certainly bring the Jaws-vibes if done correctly.
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    The name is Walker by the way.

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  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    Revs1972 wrote:
    I'm sure it happens, I cant speak for every closed film set of course but from my limited experience working on one only the stars themselves are free to take and post some pictures. Everyone else has to either check their cell into a electronically sealed cell phone case before entering or leave it in the staging area, even during rehearsals. Some daring idiot will always tries to take pictures anyway though.

    Never had to hand my phone in on any set. If you are there, then you have signed an NDA at some point, and you know the rules. There is a lot of trust in the industry.
    Spy shots do get out, but if they are attributed to you , then I'm pretty sure you won't ever be working there again (if not the industry).
    Had a subby take photos of a set once (not during filming I might add), who got caught. That company is now banned from that particular site. Opened up a world of pain at the time I can tell you
    I've found that even NDA dont deter some people. Which is why the electronically sealed cell phone cases are used only once enough people sneaking pictures of the stars/sets are caught and thrown out. As others have said though I dont think that's Craig in the picture and since the picture is still posted its not breaking any rules.
  • zaphod99zaphod99 Posts: 1,415MI6 Agent
    Someone wrote:
    Kent007 wrote:
    this article on the Guardian appears to confirm that DC was at the BAFTA after-show dinner: https://www.theguardian.com/film/shortcuts/2019/feb/11/baftas-i-crashed-timothee-chalamet-red-carpet

    Indeed! Odd then that he doesn't appear in any pictures with Rachel.

    It does seem a little strange, but I would not want to read too much into it. Perhaps he realises that pictures with him in prior to filming might eclipse what was his wife's night. We are of course dying to see what he looks like but not long to wait now. I expect that he's in good shape as he is very much a professional. If I were a betting man my guess is that he will be more like the CR shape than QOS. Its easier to build bulk than to cut as we get older. Also expect less running and jumping this time out but it's only guessing.
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  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,737MI6 Agent
    I would venture to say at 50, he will have trained and lost some weight to be able to do a reasonable amount of his own stunts and avoid injury while looking looking fit and dangerous in well tailored clothes. I would be surprised if he goes shirtless unless he did some miracle training in the past couple of months...plus it's really not necessary at this point in his tenure as Bond. A friend of mine who is a professional trainer and a Bond fan made a similar point to zaphod99 in that Craig probably was bulked up a bit with muscle mass while appearing a bit more round in the face and was probably focusing his training the last two months prior to filming by dieting down and cutting body fat with high rep, high intensity work outs. Also, with Craig's fair skin, craggy looks, and very blond hair, make up, lighting and the right hair cut will make a huge difference versus what we see through the paparazzi's lens when he's walking about. I've seen spy photos of Craig from when he was still in his late 30's and he's looked like crap.
  • SomeoneSomeone Posts: 1,537MI6 Agent
    HowardB wrote:
    I would venture to say at 50, he will have trained and lost some weight to be able to do a reasonable amount of his own stunts and avoid injury while looking looking fit and dangerous in well tailored clothes. I would be surprised if he goes shirtless unless he did some miracle training in the past couple of months...plus it's really not necessary at this point in his tenure as Bond. A friend of mine who is a professional trainer and a Bond fan made a similar point to zaphod99 in that Craig probably was bulked up a bit with muscle mass while appearing a bit more round in the face and was probably focusing his training the last two months prior to filming by dieting down and cutting body fat with high rep, high intensity work outs. Also, with Craig's fair skin, craggy looks, and very blond hair, make up, lighting and the right hair cut will make a huge difference versus what we see through the paparazzi's lens when he's walking about. I've seen spy photos of Craig from when he was still in his late 30's and he's looked like crap.

    Well, we'll know in 11 days time when he presents an Oscar. Will he walk out to the Bond theme?
  • Revs1972Revs1972 Posts: 78MI6 Agent
    Will he walk out to the Bond theme?

    £5 says he does. The yanks would probably wonder who he was if he didn't :D
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Revs1972 wrote:
    Will he walk out to the Bond theme?

    £5 says he does. The yanks would probably wonder who he was if he didn't :D

    I'm sure Craig has no say in the matter, but if this happens I expect him to be cringing the entire time.
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  • AugustWalkerAugustWalker Posts: 880MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    Revs1972 wrote:
    Will he walk out to the Bond theme?

    £5 says he does. The yanks would probably wonder who he was if he didn't :D

    I'm sure Craig has no say in the matter, but if this happens I expect him to be cringing the entire time.


    These are the moments responsible for the Bonds growing tired of the role.
    He‘s appearing somewhere with no relation to the franchise, it‘s just done for fun‘s sake and he‘s not getting acknowledged as an actor but mere as the guy playing James Bond.
    The name is Walker by the way.

    IG: @thebondarchives
    Check it out, you won’t be disappointed :)
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,060Chief of Staff
    Many years ago, David Niven was to walk out to the "Pink Panther" theme but politely asked that it be changed to "Around The World" instead, and his request was granted.
  • Miles MesservyMiles Messervy Posts: 1,757MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    Revs1972 wrote:

    £5 says he does. The yanks would probably wonder who he was if he didn't :D

    I'm sure Craig has no say in the matter, but if this happens I expect him to be cringing the entire time.


    These are the moments responsible for the Bonds growing tired of the role.
    He‘s appearing somewhere with no relation to the franchise, it‘s just done for fun‘s sake and he‘s not getting acknowledged as an actor but mere as the guy playing James Bond.

    First of all, none of us are in Craig’s head so we can’t possibly know how he would feel about walking out to the Bond theme. But it’s a bit much to imply that being identified as James Bond is some burden that he has to endure. He chose to come back for Bond 25 when all signs, including the end of the last film, pointed to him walking away.
  • AugustWalkerAugustWalker Posts: 880MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:

    I'm sure Craig has no say in the matter, but if this happens I expect him to be cringing the entire time.


    These are the moments responsible for the Bonds growing tired of the role.
    He‘s appearing somewhere with no relation to the franchise, it‘s just done for fun‘s sake and he‘s not getting acknowledged as an actor but mere as the guy playing James Bond.

    First of all, none of us are in Craig’s head so we can’t possibly know how he would feel about walking out to the Bond theme. But it’s a bit much to imply that being identified as James Bond is some burden that he has to endure. He chose to come back for Bond 25 when all signs, including the end of the last film, pointed to him walking away.


    All I‘m saying is that it‘s not really necessary to do that. But before we go any further, let‘s just wait and see how it turns out to go down. -{
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,709MI6 Agent
    This is a video made by Haphazzardstuff titled "Another year without James Bond. There are no earth shattering new ideas, but it's an intersting view at what's going on with Bond. (one question: he says Fukunaga has mentioned getting Waltz back. Has he?)

    http://all-things-ggw.872284.n3.nabble.com/The-Good-Scenes-It-s-Back-td2254158i220.html#a4048495
  • Arbogast 777Arbogast 777 Minneapolis Posts: 595MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    This is a video made by Haphazzardstuff titled "Another year without James Bond. There are no earth shattering new ideas, but it's an intersting view at what's going on with Bond. (one question: he says Fukunaga has mentioned getting Waltz back. Has he?)

    http://all-things-ggw.872284.n3.nabble.com/The-Good-Scenes-It-s-Back-td2254158i220.html#a4048495

    When asked specifically about Christoph Waltz and Ben Whishaw, Fukunaga said “Those are two extraordinary actors, so if there is space for them in the story, I would absolutely want them there.”

    What that means, who can guess.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,709MI6 Agent
    Thanks. I would like to say that clears it up, but we agree it doesn't.
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,060Chief of Staff
    If Ben Whishaw isn't included I would be very disappointed.
  • SomeoneSomeone Posts: 1,537MI6 Agent
    edited February 2019
    18 days to 4 March.

    51 days to 6 April.

    Today is 365 days to the release of Bond25.

    Late June, early July for the teaser trailer? (Spectre's teaser trailer came out 27 March 2015, 112 days after filming started 3 Dec 2014).

    First Bond25 picture in mid-late May? Spectre's first photo was released 12 February 2015 (71 days after filming started).

    First Bond25 poster in mid-late June? Spectre's first poster was released 17 March, 104 days after filming started.
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