Huh:

Australian actor Eric Bana has been approached to play James Bond but has yet to decide on whether to accept the coveted role, according to reports. The Hulk star recently slammed speculation he was poised to replace Pierce Brosnan in the legendary franchise, insisting he had never been approached by producer Barbara Broccoli. But an insider tells London's Evening Standard newspaper that Bana is trying to decide whether starring as the world's favorite super-spy will damage his burgeoning film career, or enhance it. A source says, "Eric has been offered the part of James Bond but is currently deciding whether it's something he really wants to sign up to." According to the Bond insider, both British star Clive Owen and Australia's Hugh Jackman are in line for the role should Bana turn it down.

And more huh.

Oh, and I just read a rumour that Bullseye will be appearing in Elektra.

I just think every Bond rumor originates from that star's publicist, with the exception of Owen & Jackman. I mean, they're second and third in line? Bull-shit.

EW had the point about Bond that someone like Jackman just won't want it, because he actually has a career, and it's traditionally the province of someone looking to be rescued, workwise.

Owen has just said he doesn't want it. So they may very well be going the second-string looking guys.

Or just a bunch of crap, because apparently Pierce is still in the running.

I watched Cold Mountain yesterday. GAH!

I hereby apologize to the universe for every time I gave Jude Law a "Meh."

it's traditionally the province of someone looking to be rescued, workwise.

I saw a rumor on LiveJournal yesterday that they were thinking about Julian McMahon. I don't give it much credibility, but his career is much closer to Brosnan's than Eric Bana's is.

I'd cheer at the thought of that, except that his role on Nip/Tuck is tailor-made for him: nekkid as much as basic cable will allow.

I'm sure Jackman & Owen don't need it-- or, in Owen's case, may be holding out for more money-- which is why the idea that they would be offered after Bana turns them down is ludicrous.

But now Eric Bana and Julian McMahon's profiles are higher. Unless I'm wrong, and this is an acknowledgment of a career low for them, which seems unlikely for those in particular.

Personally, I don't go as far as suspecting PR. I suspect crackpots^H^H^Hwishful fans on the internet.

But now Eric Bana and Julian McMahon's profiles are higher.

Higher than whose? I'm not sure I follow you...