sussex 5,803 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 What next , black beauty played by a white Shetland ... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Idris Elba ruled himself out of the role stating that bond was the quintessential english chap with an obvious silver spoon upbringing hardly suited to a black fella from Hackney .......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftm 3,357 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 might as well give the role to that chimp off the tea advert ---whats his name again???? oh aye -brook bond [pg tips ] lol-- sorry lads its poor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tandors 888 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 i'm looking forward to the barack obama biopic played by jackie chan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Well, an Australian managed to pull off playing a Scottish warrior who was born in Wales so anythings possible 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,862 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 The thing that will piss people off is that a certain section of society/media will now be want a black bond to make a point Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Well, an Australian managed to pull off playing a Scottish warrior who was born in Wales so anythings possible Believe it or not he's actually a yank 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,910 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 The character of bond is a stereotypical British gent from higher parts of society, refined, articulate, charming, educated, familiar with the luxuries of life and served as an officer in the forces. A British ethnic minority playing the role would seem as out of place as the entire cast of Downton Abbey being African. In a different 'secret agent' type film series it would be completely appropriate to have an African/Indian/Arab etc playing the 007 character, but not in the Bond franchise, the character type has already been ingrained in the audiences/fans minds. Making a none white fella fit the character would just seem untrue to what Bond is about imo. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marshman 7,758 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 i think they keep banging on about a black bond to show that this country is pc and progressive . I mean America can have a black president in the whitehouse the very least we can do is have a black bond lol. Personally it's not a problem for me I think Denzel could probably pull it of but that would probably be to much a black American getting the part it would have to be a black Brittish actor someone with a bit of coolness so if Idris Elba knocked it back that leaves only Lenny Henry ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 After Craig I could only see Tom Hardy taking on the role. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Around the time Pierce Brosnan got the job, Colin Salmon was said to have been in with a shout, and I think he would have done a good Bond - maybe they've already missed their opportunity for a while ? They'd need a black actor that's experienced, but isn't already associated with another role....... The growing campaign for a female Bond is being led by Ed Millipede - the fact that he wants a character called James to be a woman doesn't fill you with hope, does it ? Black,British,female muslim Bond ? That should narrow the selection process a bit....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacknife 2,005 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Wonder if the yanks would have a Black Superman or Captain America 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marshman 7,758 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 The character of bond is a stereotypical British gent from higher parts of society, refined, articulate, charming, educated, familiar with the luxuries of life and served as an officer in the forces. A British ethnic minority playing the role would seem as out of place as the entire cast of Downton Abbey being African. In a different 'secret agent' type film series it would be completely appropriate to have an African/Indian/Arab etc playing the 007 character, but not in the Bond franchise, the character type has already been ingrained in the audiences/fans minds. Making a none white fella fit the character would just seem untrue to what Bond is about imo. a bit untrue lol BH have you seen a James Bond movie none of it is realistic ! I mean apart from ridiculous stunts James bond as a spy genre has completely untrue . He should be spying on Isis not someone like a mad Bill gates billionaire that has plans to take over the world ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 14,080 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Well, an Australian managed to pull off playing a Scottish warrior who was born in Wales so anythings possible I seriously guess your and my views of "pulling it off" differ greatly Bruce Lee could do a better sweaty accent and he's been dead over 40 years 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,910 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) The character of bond is a stereotypical British gent from higher parts of society, refined, articulate, charming, educated, familiar with the luxuries of life and served as an officer in the forces. A British ethnic minority playing the role would seem as out of place as the entire cast of Downton Abbey being African. In a different 'secret agent' type film series it would be completely appropriate to have an African/Indian/Arab etc playing the 007 character, but not in the Bond franchise, the character type has already been ingrained in the audiences/fans minds. Making a none white fella fit the character would just seem untrue to what Bond is about imo. a bit untrue lol BH have you seen a James Bond movie none of it is realistic ! I mean apart from ridiculous stunts James bond as a spy genre has completely untrue . He should be spying on Isis not someone like a mad Bill gates billionaire that has plans to take over the world I didn't say realistic, lol. I said true to what Bond is, what the character is. Starting a fresh secret agent type franchise, an African/Indian/Arab would be perfectly acceptable, as many real life security agents are of that ethnic background. But Bond is already established, the image is already established. Realistic.... LOL. I'm not the sort that watches Bond running around roof tops, f***ing the daughters/wives of international villains, driving DB9s and thinks it's a realistic fiction of MI6! It's pure fantasy set in the real world to give it that feel of truth. Isn't that why we watch films though? Edited April 7, 2015 by Born Hunter 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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