Is James Bond Now Blond and Bearded?

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James Bond will now be portrayed by the blond actor Daniel Craig, a decision that has sparked significant debate among fans. Many forum participants express skepticism about Craig's suitability for the iconic role, citing his appearance and lack of traditional attractiveness compared to previous Bonds like Sean Connery. The discussion also touches on the character's evolution, suggesting a shift towards a darker portrayal more aligned with the original literary depiction. The release of "Casino Royale" is anticipated, with hopes that Craig's performance will align with the character's complex nature.

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James Bond..BLOND?

Yep, it's official. 007 will now be played by the BLOND actor Daniel Craig..
http://www.cnn.com/
 
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He is NOT attractive. :frown: He also looks too wimpy.

(your link isn't to anything in particular)
 
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Evo said:
He is NOT attractive. :frown: He also looks too wimpy.
(you're link isn't to anything in particular)
He is no new Sean Connery..:frown:
There wasn't any independent page on CNN I managed to link up to; just a link to a 1:35 video clip.
 
I think Sean Connery became hotter as he got older. :-p

Why do some men get better looking when they get older? It's not fair. :frown:
 
Evo said:
Why do some men get better looking when they get older? It's not fair. :frown:
Oh it's fair enough, Evo.
After all, men don't get a face like a wrinkled apple, do they?
 
How the hell did Daniel Craig get that role?
 
Eeeewwww! He's not attractive at all! He looks like he'd make a good villain, but not a good Bond!
 
Hey, the dude from Layer Cake. In case you guys forgot, he is an actor, not an underwear model. I think he's a good choice.
 
loseyourname said:
Hey, the dude from Layer Cake. In case you guys forgot, he is an actor, not an underwear model. I think he's a good choice.
Yeah, but the character James Bond is supposed to have a reputation as a ladies' man. You can't have someone totally unattractive fit that role. That would make the usual final scene in every James Bond film rather...icky.
 
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the new james bond is supposed to be more like in the book, a "darker soul", rather than some guy who lounged around in a bed with some women and drank martinis :)

the pictures that they show in the articles of daniel don't really show him in his best, if you look at him in Layer Cake, he actually would look good as a bond i think. i'd like to hope they dye his hair...

according to the times, theyre trying to be more like "the iconic spy of the decade" - jack bauer (from 24) who is quite dark, (tortures people, would do anything for the cause, undercover ops, black ops stuff).

anybody know when casino royale will be out?
 
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comwiz72 said:
the new james bond is supposed to be more like in the book, a "darker soul", rather than some guy who lounged around in a bed with some women and drank martinis :)
But that IS James Bond...martini, shaken, not stirred.
 
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Much better than (too well known) Clive Owen and (Australian :rolleyes: ) Hugh Jackman - the supposed favourites.
 
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I was still kinda holding out for a Quentin Tarantino directed Bond movie with Samuel L. Jackson as Bond.

Maybe one day hollywood will stop being so racist and let a brother get a crack at that role; unfortunately, that day has not yet come...
 
  • #14
wasteofo2 said:
I was still kinda holding out for a Quentin Tarantino directed Bond movie with Samuel L. Jackson as Bond.

Jackson 007 : Laser ? Did I hear you say, 'laser', you cliched, little lameass mo+#erfu(*er ?
 
  • #15
Gokul43201 said:
Jackson 007 : Laser ? Did I hear you say, 'laser', you cliched, little lameass mo+#erfu(*er ?

DANG! Beat me to it.
 
  • #16
I personally think Clive Owen would've made a better Bond. If anyone has seen his movies on http://intl.bmwfilms.com/clap.asp?template=synopsis&country=australia&film=hostage you'll know what I'm talking about.
 
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Hollywood can make anyone look attractive w/ enough make up. Have you ever seen pics of people like britney spears or JLO without their make up? They look friggin horrible and lesss than average looking.
 
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Maybe one day hollywood will stop being so racist and let a brother get a crack at that role; unfortunately, that day has not yet come...

Now not wanting to sound racist here but i don't think a coloured actor would ever be able to play james bond, just wouldn't be right. Samuel L Jackson is too cool but lacks enough class to play james bond, would make a fantastic bad guy though.
 
  • #20
Bit like asking Sean Connery to Play Shaft, isn't it?
 
  • #21
"Blond. James Blond." (Am I the first to think of this pun?)
 
  • #22
EnumaElish said:
"Blond. James Blond." (Am I the first to think of this pun?)
Listen to James Bond Lives Down Our Street by Toy Dolls.
"My hair is blond... dyed blond..."


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0185819/photogallery
Some pics of Daniel Craig. He actually doesn't look too bad to me. Ofcourse I'm not the best judge so far as the heart throb factor goes.
And you ladies ought to realize that a mans ability to woo women comes more from his personality and the way he carries himself than the way he looks.
 
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arildno said:
Yep, it's official. 007 will now be played by the BLOND actor Daniel Craig..
http://www.cnn.com/

*GASP*

*HYPERVENTILATE*

PURE BLASPHEMY!
 
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Evo said:
I think Sean Connery became hotter as he got older. :-p
Why do some men get better looking when they get older? It's not fair. :frown:

That is disgusting. That man is over 75.
 
  • #25
It's the accent..and the bald head
 
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The_Professional said:
It's the accent..and the bald head
And the beard. Don't forget the beard.
 

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