Which actor could replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond?

He also looked effective wearing a wig ala Revolver.

 

Has Cohen ever done a straight acting role?

 

Paul Reubens-hehehe!!

 

Gee why would it be ridiculous for, say, Al Pacino to play David Ruffin vs it not being ridiculous that Bond could be played by Idris (age issue aside)?

Unfortunately, Rick Moranis is out. He's retired. Don't think he could pull off Curly, a 6ft tall black basketball player anyway, but he could do a pretty good Malcolm X if you ask me.

 

Didn't say it was "ridiculous". Actually, I'm waiting for stuff like that to happen, someday.

 

Honestly, Idris Elba would be a perfect new Bond. I am among those who don't think he's the greatest actor in world (or maybe I'm the only one?). He's a mediocre actor (best role lately: "Molly's Game" he was very good in that movie, I actually believed him in that role, so maybe he's improving) in my book -- although he is a great screen presence. He wouldn't be the first actor in the world to be on top with that sole strength. For that reason, I think Idris Elba is the perfect Bond: And he has the physique, looks, and presence needed to play Bond, but he's also just MEDIOCRE enough of an actor, to make it seem all perfectly fit. Bond needs to be a little plastic to be superhuman - he's a bit cyborg. And look at those who have slipped into his robes: Connery (Dr. No aside, good actor, who later became a great actor), Moore (mediocre - plastic ), Lazenby (mediocre to good), Brosnan (Mediocre - plastic), Craig (mediocre - one note.). Bond is the spokesmodel of superheroes, maybe he needs a touch of Vanna White-in-the-head to feel right.

 

Wonder if Boyle mentioned him as a possible replacement?

 

Yeah, I'm thinking Jack Black. -No, wait, that was a terrible choice. I mean...Nicolas Cage. NO!-Halt, waitaminute...Charleze Theron...mmmm, Seth Rogan....?

This is fun - let's play, "Make The Bad Casting Call Before Tom Cruise Jumps in And Buys His Way Onto The Marquee...!"

 

What about Jake Gyllenhaal?

 

Like him, but too weirdo.

 

Hugh Jackman ?

 

Idris Alba
Henry Cavill
Ewan McGregor
Tom Hardy
Hugh Jackman as alexpop recommended would be a good choice as well.

 

Looks like they've gone in a fairly radical direction:

Scarlett Johansson Cast as First Black James Bond
The Hard Times, Aug 22

LOS ANGELES — MGM Studios announced today that Scarlett Johansson has been cast to play the first black James Bond, taking a groundbreaking new direction for the classic spy character.

“It’s such an honor to help breathe new life into this historic franchise,” said Johansson during a morning press conference. “As an actress, I’m always trying to challenge myself and really push the boundaries of acting. I’m ready to show the world what it really means to be a black British superspy, and I can’t wait to hear all the positive feedback from my fans.”


An image from Scarlett Johansson’s audition tape as ‘Black James Bond’ leaked onto the web.

 

Close but no cigar. To make it 100% politically correct, they should hire Portia de Rossi or Ellen Page.

If whatever age is right to show a fully experienced Bond, let's get rid of that make up and hire veteran actress Wanda Sykes instead.

At the moment, I can't think of better ways to screw the franchise up

 

Michael Fassbender or Henry Cavill.

 

Would be really nice, but not going to happen. Too famous.

 

..or Bret Baier...

 

I am surprised a female agent character has not popped up in a 007 film to make a spinoff franchise. Much like Catwoman to Batman.

 

Craig Ferguson.

 

Bruce Dickinson.

 

Double-standards aren't anything new. It's utterly ridiculous that a character would be fundamentally changed in its nature for the sake of being "in" with the ludicrous narrative we're all too familiar with nowadays.

 

How about this guy? Hes British.

 

He's already been in a Bond movie as a supporting character, Never Say Never Again.

Although its not a movie, Mike Grell did a comic book miniseries which is supposed to have featured a Bond that matches the look and personality of the Bond in the novels.

I think a better move would be: Wait until you have a good, solid idea for a movie...then do one.

Considering the way he handled Sinestro in Green Lantern (about the only thing I liked in the movie), I think he could come across as a credible Bond. The only negative is his age (since that seems to be an issue), since he's older than Craig is right now.

Reubens is currently 65 so it is unlikely that he would be able to do the role even if he were chosen.

Concerning the issue of age, I don't see it as an issue if you follow the "Bond is a position, not a person" view of the character. If they choose an older individual to be Bond, they could simply have him as an experienced agent who is approaching the end of his career. With that in mind, it would open up the franchise to actors who might have not been considered. One I thought of is Christopher Meloni (from Law & Order SVU) who could come across as a very credible Bond.

 

Kevin James
Patton Oswalt
Drew Carey
Ryan Stiles

 

What about David Beckham? He’s already done some acting. He was in the King Arthur film.