[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Sean Connery and George Lazenby weren't English, the latter wasn't even British. I don't think Nationality or appearance matters too much as long as you can pull off the Bond charm and personality and I think Idris Elba could definitely do that.

I don't mind who plays James Bond as long as he accurately reflects the character from the Bond novels, ie WASP type.

I don't think a Black African or a Jamaican James Bond was what Ian Fleming had in mind.

Similarly, I dont think David Suchet could have pulled off the Shaft character either.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

I don't mind who plays James Bond as long as he accurately reflects the character from the Bond novels, ie WASP type.

I don't think a Black African or a Jamaican James Bond was what Ian Fleming had in mind.

Similarly, I dont think David Suchet could have pulled off the Shaft character either.

Idris Elba is a Londoner so "African" or "Jamaican" isn't relevant.

[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Idris Elba is a Londoner so "African" or "Jamaican" isn't relevant.

It's relevant to my post.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

It's relevant to my post.

Which isn't a relevant counter argument.

As already stated, the Bond films of the last 50 years bear a very small resemblance to the actual written Fleming stuff so why should that suddenly become a reason for Elba to not take on the role?

[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Which isn't a relevant counter argument.

As already stated, the Bond films of the last 50 years bear a very small resemblance to the actual written Fleming stuff so why should that suddenly become a reason for Elba to not take on the role?

I can't believe we are wasting our time on here arguing that's its OK for James Bond a fictional character to be a black man even though if you have read any of the Ian Fleming novels you would see how utterly ridiculous that would be.

LMFTO .....!!!!!

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

I can't believe we are wasting our time on here arguing that's its OK for James Bond a fictional character to be a black man even though if you have read any of the Ian Fleming novels you would see how utterly ridiculous that would be.

LMFTO .....!!!!!

AGAIN, as you seem to be missing the point. NONE of the films, especially in recent years much resemble the Fleming novels.

And the fact you mention him being FICTIONAL supports the fact that the film ADAPTIONS don't have to stick to a specific skin colour.

Does Daniel Craig match the physical description from the novels? No. Case closed.

LMFTO .....!!!!! (Laugh My ****ing Toes Off? )

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

I can't believe we are wasting our time on here arguing that's its OK for James Bond a fictional character to be a black man even though if you have read any of the Ian Fleming novels you would see how utterly ridiculous that would be.

LMFTO .....!!!!!

Why would it be ridiculous given that so many Bonds dont match the Fleming view of the character?

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

I can't believe we are wasting our time on here arguing that's its OK for James Bond a fictional character to be a black man even though if you have read any of the Ian Fleming novels you would see how utterly ridiculous that would be.

LMFTO .....!!!!!

Nah, we live in the era of endless Marvel and DC Universe re-imaginings, I think we're all getting used to the idea of multiverse in our movies and TV shows. For example, the character "Deadshot" in the upcoming "Suicide Squad" movie is going to be played by Will Smith... but the same character is, in my opinion, quite likely to still be a recurring character in the TV show "Arrow", where he is white.

Another example would be The Walking Dead - where the TV show started out following the comics (which are still ongoing) but they have now split into two completely different stories. Same characters but essentially living in an "alternate universe" where some things happen slightly differently, some completely differently, or sometimes not at all...