[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Roger Moore was 57 when he did his last Bond film.

and they had been making constant jokes about him being way too old for 10 years so they wont want to go back to that as it was an embarrassment for the Franchise

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

and they had been making constant jokes about him being way too old for 10 years so they wont want to go back to that as it was an embarrassment for the Franchise

He's still one of the most popular bonds, it obviously wasn't that damaging for the franchise and given you're not saying anything about Daniel Craig being older than Idris, this is obviously about race.

James Bond hasn't been played by a Scottish person for decades and Daniel Craig is as far removed from Bond than any other actor to play him but his run is still largely acclaimed and people consider Casino Royale and Skyfall to be two of the all time great bond films. I don't see you complaining about all these other changes they've made to the character.

It's all about race and nothing more.

[Tony Montana]

Elba did his own stunts for Hobbs and Shaw, so I fail to see why you're bringing his age into it.

Why don't you just admit you don't want him to play Bond because he's black instead of pussyfooting.

[Liam-]

Cillian Murphy will be edging 50 by the time the next film comes out as well, that doesn’t seem to bother you though

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Tony Montana

Elba did his own stunts for Hobbs and Shaw, so I fail to see why you're bringing his age into it.

Why don't you just admit you don't want him to play Bond because he's black instead of pussyfooting.

he wont play bond because he said so himself

too old, does not want the gig, hasnt been asked

https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/...ay-bond-2019-3

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

he wont play bond because he said so himself

too old, does not want the gig, hasnt been asked

https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/...ay-bond-2019-3

This is a thread asking people who they think should be Bond, there's a fair few actors who won't be asked but you aren't trying to shoot those suggestions down because they are white actors. You aren't branding those white actors with personal jibes and nicknames either, only the sole black actor suggested for the role.

Stop digging yourself further into a hole, it's sad.

[Nicky91]

Youtube video

pretty sure about Til he won't be the next Bond, but this is some of his action scenes




edit: also i'm giving Gerard Butler a mention, because he's a badass action hero

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

Youtube video

pretty sure about Til he won't be the next Bond, but this is some of his action scenes

edit: also i'm giving Gerard Butler a mention, because he's a badass action hero

Yeah because James Bond isn’t german...

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by LukeB

Yeah because James Bond isn’t german...

or a woman but you did not pick up on that in this thread?

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

or a woman but you did not pick up on that in this thread?

Who suggested a woman? No one. Shaun was joking

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by LukeB

Who suggested a woman? No one. Shaun was joking

I was joking too

[Marsh.]

I love how everyone watches James Bond and just deals with the contrivances and the ridiculousness and the completely unrealistic aspect of it as a fun action movie.

But as soon as discussion of a black actor comes up we suddenly must adhere to being realistic, as a white man would have far more access to certain countries.

It's James Bond ffs. It has never been realistic.

[Liam-]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I love how everyone watches James Bond and just deals with the contrivances and the ridiculousness and the completely unrealistic aspect of it as a fun action movie.

But as soon as discussion of a black actor comes up we suddenly must adhere to being realistic, as a white man would have far more access to certain countries.

It's James Bond ffs. It has never been realistic.

It’s the Doctor Who argument all over again.

‘I love doctor who! A thousand year old alien travelling through time and space saving the world from hostile aliens alongside his multitude of human companions who don’t end up with any severe psychological issues no matter what they see or experience.... a woman? Nah, not realistic mate.’

[Tony Montana]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

he wont play bond because he said so himself

too old, does not want the gig, hasnt been asked

https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/...ay-bond-2019-3

Again, why bring his age into it? If he's able to do his own stunts for Hobbs and Shaw, why wouldn't he be able to do it for a Bond film?

That article says he doesn't want to be Bond because he doesn't want that role to define him, not because he's too old.

He's been linked to the role for years now, even Daniel Craig said he'd be happy for Idris to play Bond.

[parmnion]

Roger moore was the only decent and believable james bond.

So I reckon danny dyer should be next.

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Scrambling for justification and pretending this is an issue of age when older white actors have played Bond with no problems is very telling. Making it personal by trying to slate Idris Elba with personal jibes at the thought of him playing a traditionally white character is basically a silent symphony.

This isn't about him being a cheater or being old, you have a problem with him being black.

James bond isn't, nor has ever been portrayed in literature as a black man...so Elba can **** off.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by parmnion

James bond isn't, nor has ever been portrayed in literature as a black man...so Elba can **** off.

He's never been portrayed as blonde or english either but Daniel Craig disregarded the former and most actors have portrayed him as being english.

Why is the idea of a black bond so offensive to you when you obviously don't mind deviations from the base character when he's portrayed by white actors?

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by parmnion

James bond isn't, nor has ever been portrayed in literature as a black man...so Elba can **** off.

He's not a pot-bellied cockney who can't act in the books, yet you just suggested Danny Dyer.

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

He's never been portrayed as blonde or english either but Daniel Craig disregarded the former and most actors have portrayed him as being english.

Why is the idea of a black bond so offensive to you when you obviously don't mind deviations from the base character when he's portrayed by white actors?

I'm equally insulted by a ginger bond and a black bond as I would be with a woman bond due to the fact that Roger Moore is...Is for me thee. .one and only.

[LukeB]

Pierce Brosnan >

[Ant.]

i'd love to see Hunter Owen from Easties suited up and ready to bed some women and do a bit of murdering. if i ever heard charlie winter mutter the words "Bond. James Bond." I'd be solely responsible for an earthquake of at least 4.0, caused by the tremors of my manhood quivering

[Cal.]

Richard Madden

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Cal.

Richard Madden

[Liam-]

Halle Berry

[Marsh.]

Jodie Whittaker.