Who was the best James Bond never to get the gig?

[Davey Dykes]

Subheader- who would you have liked to see playing him even if never offered the gig?

I remember a story from years ago where it was offered to Burt Reynolds but he turned it down. He later went onto say it was one of the biggest regrets of his career. Whether that 's true or not I really have no idea as he was rarely off-screen in the 70's and certainly upto the mid 80's.

I think he would've been fantastic, obviously it would mean Bond was no longer British and came from the deep south of America instead but I could've lived with that.

Imagine him giving that huge cunt with metal dentures a slap then shagging Grace Jones after charming her out of her knickers. 

[badsin]

Ronnie Corbett

[David1970]

Jeremy Bernard Corbyn 

[winkywanky]

Subheader- who would you have liked to see playing him even if never offered the gig?

I remember a story from years ago where it was offered to Burt Reynolds but he turned it down. He later went onto say it was one of the biggest regrets of his career. Whether that 's true or not I really have no idea as he was rarely off-screen in the 70's and certainly upto the mid 80's.

I think he would've been fantastic, obviously it would mean Bond was no longer British and came from the deep south of America instead but I could've lived with that.

Imagine him giving that huge cunt with metal dentures a slap then shagging Grace Jones after charming her out of her knickers. 

Don't know if I could imagine him doing anything other than an American accent though?

[Davey Dykes]

Don't know if I could imagine him doing anything other than an American accent though?

Yeah, but that's what I said. Burt never did accents other than maybe shifting between Georgia, Texas, Loiusiana or the like.

Surprised no-one has come up with Alan Bennett yet really.

[stevedave]

Sean Bean.

The names Bond. James Bastard Bond. Get the kettle on petal.

[Davey Dykes]

I'm liking your work Steve, that's the spirit. 

[badsin]

Jeremy Bernard Corbyn 

With Dianne Abbott as Pussy Horror

[Chorley]

Sean Bean.

The names Bond. James Bastard Bond. Get the kettle on petal.

He was actually Alec Trevelyan '006' in Goldeneye. And in true Shaun Bean style, died, when he fell off a massive fuck off satellite dish which thenexplided and fell on top of him.   

[winkywanky]

Yeah, but that's what I said. Burt never did accents other than maybe shifting between Georgia, Texas, Loiusiana or the like.

Surprised no-one has come up with Alan Bennett yet really.

 

[AnthG]

Ewen Mcgregor; he's played both Obi-Wan and Danny Torrance, therefore, he has the ability to fit into classic roles and make them his own

[Matrix]

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Definitely not Sam Neil, who's a great actor nevertheless.

[Chorley]

Two that always came to mind were Lewis Collins and Clive Owen.

[David1970]

With Dianne Abbott as Pussy Horror

You just want to see her coming out of the sea in that skimpy bikini.

[martini2429]

The names Bond, Basildon Bond, I have letters after my name 

 

[David1970]

Two that always came to mind were Lewis Collins and Clive Owen.

I heard Collins was the favourite for the job, but turned up at the interview wearing a tracksuit and Roger Moore turned up looking suave in a suit. Don’t know if it was true.

[Davey Dykes]

Two that always came to mind were Lewis Collins and Clive Owen.

Both fine efforts, Collins in particular would've been great after finishing The Professionals and perhaps saved Sir Rog's blushes in the latter films. Mind you, I don't expect he gave much of a fuck beyond the coin.

[David1970]

He may have been American but Steve McQueen, if you wonder why watch Bullitt.
 

[Davey Dykes]

Dunno, I'm struggling with McQueen. Just doesn't have than underlying danger for me.

[David1970]

Dunno, I'm struggling with McQueen. Just doesn't have than underlying danger for me.

Like Roger Moore was dangerous

[Davey Dykes]

Okay, you've got me there. It's a fair Cop. 

[WelshMichael]

I heard Collins was the favourite for the job, but turned up at the interview wearing a tracksuit and Roger Moore turned up looking suave in a suit. Don’t know if it was true.

I think he was interviewed to replace Roger Moore in the early 80s. Moore ended up staying on for a couple more films.

[The Film Director]

Ewen Mcgregor; he's played both Obi-Wan and Danny Torrance, therefore, he has the ability to fit into classic roles and make them his own

I always thought he was a bit of a wimp TBH - if we're looking at Trainspotting, maybe Robert Carlyle's Begbie would fit. 

[David1970]

Kevin McKidd , good actor can be a cold killer and is Scottish like James Bond.

[Davey Dykes]

He's too old now but how about a pre-Batman Christian Bale?

Would've owned it and quite possibly knocked it on a bit. Then done some Arty stuff to cleanse his soul.

[mr.bluesky]

He was actually Alec Trevelyan '006' in Goldeneye. And in true Sean Bean style, died, when he fell off a massive fuck off satellite dish which thenexplided and fell on top of him.   

Has Sean Bean ever made a film or starred in a tv series  where he hasn't been killed . (I can only think of one and that was Sharpe)

[mr.bluesky]

A great actor  who never seems short of work.

[Chorley]

I heard Collins was the favourite for the job, but turned up at the interview wearing a tracksuit and Roger Moore turned up looking suave in a suit. Don’t know if it was true.

Not sure about that? I heard Cubby Broccoli found Collins screen test " too aggressive" and so turned him down.
Interestingly, this was pretty much how Ian Fleming described Sean Connery after seeing Dr No. 

[ulstersubbie]

He's too old now but how about a pre-Batman Christian Bale?

Would've owned it and quite possibly knocked it on a bit. Then done some Arty stuff to cleanse his soul.

I like it Davey, thinking outside the box, gets my vote.

[Thephoenix]

Has Sean Bean ever made a film or starred in a tv series  where he hasn't been killed . (I can only think of one and that was Sharpe)

'Broken' 2017

[mr.bluesky]

Ronnie Corbett

Would he have been 003 1/2  though 

[David1970]

Stanley Baker would have been a perfect fit.

[suttonporksword]

Alan partridge

[PepeMAGA]

Henry Caville?

[sadolddeejay]

Something that pisses me off is the way that everytime a British actor dons a dinner jacket in an action drama, the press wet their collective pants, with "Could this be the next James Bond?"

This happened with Tom Hiddleston after he was in "The Night Manager", and with Richard Madden after he was in "Bodyguard". Shut up and fuck right off!

Incidentally, I believe the first James Bond was Bob Holness, on the radio. My name is Bond... James "Can I have a P please, Bob" Bond.

[sadolddeejay]

'Broken' 2017

Did you know Sean Bean has been married five times? Five! He must be a serial adulterer or have a short attention span.

[catweazle]

Has Sean Bean ever made a film or starred in a tv series  where he hasn't been killed . (I can only think of one and that was Sharpe)

Apparently the first thing he asks when offered a new script is "am I killed off?" and if the answer is "yes" he turns it down.

[Romeo Sensini]

Something that pisses me off is the way that everytime a British actor dons a dinner jacket in an action drama, the press wet their collective pants, with "Could this be the next James Bond?"

This happened with Tom Hiddleston after he was in "The Night Manager", and with Richard Madden after he was in "Bodyguard". Shut up and fuck right off!

Incidentally, I believe the first James Bond was Bob Holness, on the radio. My name is Bond... James "Can I have a P please, Bob" Bond.

And didn't he play sax on Baker Street? (*)

(*) May not be true

[Fuzzyduck]

Dunno, I'm struggling with McQueen. Just doesn't have than underlying danger for me.

You've seen Cannonball Run and Smokey & the Bandit haven't you? He got a bit silly in the middle of his career and whilst he can do edgy/serious (e.g. Deliverance) he hasn't got the cold bastard streak that is a prerequisite for Bond IMO. He becomes a comic book character otherwise like Adam West's Batman. I think Idris Elba could do a good job, but he's getting on a bit. That said he's younger than Craig.

[David1970]

You've seen Cannonball Run and Smokey & the Bandit haven't you? He got a bit silly in the middle of his career and whilst he can do edgy/serious (e.g. Deliverance) he hasn't got the cold bastard streak that is a prerequisite for Bond IMO. He becomes a comic book character otherwise like Adam West's Batman. I think Idris Elba could do a good job, but he's getting on a bit. That said he's younger than Craig.

What’s this to do with Steve McQueen?

[Fuzzyduck]

What’s this to do with Steve McQueen?

Nothing. Just pointing out to OP that Burt Reynolds doesn't have "underlying danger" which seems to be one of his key criteria. Perhaps I should have explicitly mentioned Burt's name but I thought reference to his films woulds have been enough for OP. My bad if you misunderstood.

[Kerosene]

Is nobody going to suggest Tom Hardy?

[Thephoenix]

Formby.... George Formby!.   Dandelion and Burdock...... Shaken not stirred!

Ayhey!  ....Turned out nice again!


Sorry... The lockdown and 30 degrees is finally getting to me..... I'll go and have a lie down.

[sadolddeejay]

I do like my steak cooked on a George Formby grill. It turns out nice again every time.

[MilleMiglia]

New Zealander David Warbeck, probably best known for his work with Lucio Fulci (although most will have unknowingly seen him as the Milk Tray man when the ads were at their peak), was apparently on standby later in the Roger Moore era, in case Moore's financial demands became excessive.   

[Davey Dykes]

You've seen Cannonball Run and Smokey & the Bandit haven't you? He got a bit silly in the middle of his career and whilst he can do edgy/serious (e.g. Deliverance) he hasn't got the cold bastard streak that is a prerequisite for Bond IMO. He becomes a comic book character otherwise like Adam West's Batman. I think Idris Elba could do a good job, but he's getting on a bit. That said he's younger than Craig.

Yeah, well I know he got typecast in the comedy action type films and wasn't really taken seriously for a decade or so until his return in Boogie Nights. But I think you underestimate him, he would've been well capable of pulling off the menace required for the role.

[Thephoenix]

I do like my steak cooked on a George Formby grill. It turns out nice again every time.

Yes I've got one of those.

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[sparkus]

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Bookmakers William Hill offered odds of 20-1 on the US star. "The idea of a black Bond seems to be catching on," said a spokesman for the betting firm, who also offered 20-1 odds on Denzel Washington. Lenny Henry was an outsider at 25-1.

The idea of a first female 007 was also entertained. William Hill offered odds of 50-1 on Emma Thompson, and 100-1 on Sharon Stone.

The bookies' favourite was Pierce Brosnan at 2-1, with Nigel Havers at 10-1.

 

[tesla]

And didn't he play sax on Baker Street? (*)

(*) May not be true

that was Rab Ravenscroft


as for Bond actors Ian Fleming wanted Richard Burton to play Bond, but Broccoli and Saltzman had other ideas.

[Fuzzyduck]

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