[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I doubt Fleming would be against it either given that he retconned elements of the character after the films were made. There's grounds to suggest he intended the character to be, like in the films, constantly changing.

Of course he did, funny how Idris Elba is british when there's an article about him being the first "African" on the cover of British Vogue but he's not British enough when Bond is mentioned............

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Of course he did, funny how Idris Elba is british when there's an article about him being the first "African" on the cover of British Vogue but he's not British enough when Bond is mentioned............

[Tony Montana]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Always had hopes that Gerard Butler would do Bond as he was listed once but that time passed so Idris would be ideal.

I've always felt that Gerard would've made a terrific James Bond. I love his performances in 300 and Law Abiding Citizen. Shame his Hollywood career never fully took off.

[Liam-]

I really wouldn’t be surprised if they go for someone like Taron Egerton tbh

[Tony Montana]

Originally Posted by Liam-

I really wouldn’t be surprised if they go for someone like Taron Egerton tbh

Nah I reckon It'll be Tom Hardy like LT said.

[Liam-]

I just want someone that will make me want to watch Bond, I like the movies, but can’t stand Daniel Craig, Idris would literally be perfect.

Imagine that specimen coming out of the sea

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Liam-

I just want someone that will make me want to watch Bond, I like the movies, but can’t stand Daniel Craig, Idris would literally be perfect.

Imagine that specimen coming out of the sea

I've always hated james Bond but I would watch if they cast Idris Elba

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Of course he did, funny how Idris Elba is british when there's an article about him being the first "African" on the cover of British Vogue but he's not British enough when Bond is mentioned............

Indeed.

And bloody gorgeous couple. Though I hate her because am a bit jealous

[Tony Montana]

Originally Posted by Liam-

I just want someone that will make me want to watch Bond, I like the movies, but can’t stand Daniel Craig, Idris would literally be perfect.

Imagine that specimen coming out of the sea

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I've always hated james Bond but I would watch if they cast Idris Elba

Idris would make a phenomenal James Bond. Here for it.

[Tony Montana]

Originally Posted by Livia

Right, stop it. All of you... Idris cannot be Bond. It'd be like casting Brad Pitt as Shaft.

Why not?

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by reece(:

....beautiful couple......


...and yes I agree, Idris would make a totally perfect James Bond with his acting ability, his style and his looks...I can’t think of an actor atm who could out-Bond him ...here’s hoping.....

[Livia]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Why?

I just explained why G. Bond is white. Shaft is black.... they'd never, ever allow a white man to play him, and neither should they. I could go, like how he's obviously white in the books, that he's always been a white character. There's absolutely no racial undertone to this, I just think casting a black man in the part would be wrong. Like Shaft being cast as a white man.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Livia

I just explained why G. Bond is white. Shaft is black.... they'd never, ever allow a white man to play him, and neither should they. I could go, like how he's obviously white in the books, that he's always been a white character. There's absolutely no racial undertone to this, I just think casting a black man in the part would be wrong. Like Shaft being cast as a white man.

Again, Shaft is a black character in a blaxspoitation film series. Being portrayed by a black man is integral to his character. James Bond's race, nationality or even hair colour has never been integral to his character. He was originally english until Fleming retconned him to being scottish which allowed the character be open to re-interpretation.

You can't compare the two characters unless you ignore a whole bunch of **** to force the comparison to work. As long as James Bond is male and British, the rest is up for interpretation.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Livia

I just explained why G. Bond is white. Shaft is black.... they'd never, ever allow a white man to play him, and neither should they. I could go, like how he's obviously white in the books, that he's always been a white character. There's absolutely no racial undertone to this, I just think casting a black man in the part would be wrong. Like Shaft being cast as a white man.

Dezzy has pretty much answered but to add, these worlds are not real. The creators are not going for maximum reality in these adventures so I have no problems with either character being any race.

There was a big fuss over John Boyega playing a black Stormtrooper and over Gwendolyn Chrtistie playing a female Stormtrooper in the recent Star Wars series but the films went thru and the fans got over it.

[montblanc]

that cover is stunning

[Oliver_W]

The next Bond should be James McAvoy obviously.

Good on Mr and Mrs Elba though!