'Not Fade Away'
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Much as I love to see Northam's characters seducing guys, I don't think the world is quite ready for filmmakers to take that many liberties with Bond.
But, but, but . . . pretty! And I want it.
Oh, ok, you're probably right.
Still, in Calliworld there'd be three of these Bond movies already, with unrated versions available on dvd.
Last time this conversation came around, I think Sean and I suggested Jason Statham, but ita (I think?) thought he was too beefy. Connery was a pretty good size (body builder in his time).
He's too smug and has an afflecky chin.
afflecky. adj. (AFF-lek-ee) Excessive, overwhelming, or intrusively calling attention to oneself. I was going to say yes, but his proposal was so afflecky that I didn't even want to talk to him.
Good word.
I don't think Bonds are allowed to be particularly bald, are they? Jason Statham is particularly bald. Also, about as common as Clive, yes?
Statham's a bit of rough, isn't he?
I can't see him being suave enough. Bond must be suave, surely?
Not that I'm not looking forward to "The Transporter 2". Jason Statham kicking the shit out of stuff.
Chilwan Etyofor
Chewital Ejiofor. Or at least that's how you say it. Chewy for short, like he's a Wookie. Bless. So lickable. Or chewable. Or something.
Jack Davenport gets my vote. For - well anything, actually, but in this instance, for Bond. Because - gah.
I also think he should be Snape instead of Rickman. I love Rickman with a huge love, and I'm glad he's got this high profile role, but he's very much older than the character really should be.
If not Ewan McGregor (and I agree he seems inappropriately boyish), how about his Shallow Grave costar, whatchamacallim? The 9th James Bond? He's very versatile.
Chiwetel. edited 'cause that sounded snippy, and was not meant to be.
Statham's a bit of rough, isn't he?
Remember early Connery (the way Bond should be, dammit)? Big Tam was a plasterer and a bodybuilder before he got into the acting game. I think Statham could do that edgy sauve. All he needs is a tux and a BBC accent.
Yeah, I thought there was probably an E instead of the A, but couldn't be arsed to check. Which I realise sounds really bad, 'cause my post looked like I was trying to be Pedantry!Girl, but I just think that Chewy is such a frakking splendid name that it should be known.
(I'm rather startled if I got the rest of it right? Go team me!)