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Idris Elba is heavily favored on the internet as the next Bond. It’s on MGM (now Amazon) to push a more contemporary and progressive Bond. This isn’t dismissing

Idris Elba is heavily favored on the internet as the next Bond. It’s on MGM (now Amazon) to push a more contemporary and progressive Bond. This isn’t dismissing the past “white” and stereotypical alpha male persona of Bond, but there’s plenty of room to move forward and bring Bond into the 21st century.

strictnein 5y ago
I'm a huge Bond fan and would love to see Elba as Bond, but I doubt he'll be chosen simply because he is too "old". Bond movies come out a little more slowly than other series and they'll want their next Bond to be able to do at least 3-5 movies. Starting with an actor who is almost 50 just doesn't seem to fit that schedule, unfortunately.
- CamperBob2 5y ago
  Starting with an actor who is almost 50 just doesn't seem to fit that schedule, unfortunately. Unless they're going to keep playing up the "I'm too old for this shit" angle, which was already starting to wear a little thin in Skyfall. That said, my guess is that Bond's ultimate fate is to become M. Obviously an older actor would be appropriate in that case.
rejectedandsad 5y ago
Nobody actually wants Elba. A few people fixated on one person even though there are a dozen more age appropriate candidates, white or black. The next Bond is more likely to be Cavill, Madden or hell John Boyega (*previously said Winston Duke, but he's American) than Elba.
hellbannedguy 5y ago
I've always felt Bond's success was due to Sir. Sean Connery. I don't think it was about race at all, it was about charisma. I even go further and say we would probally not have a Bond theatrical legacy, if it wasen't for Connery's decision to be an actor. Oh yea, Rolex owes so much advertising dollars to the estate of Connery. That iconic wrist shot sold millions of Oyster Subs. I repair watches part time. There are guys who bring me their overpriced broken watch, and when we meet at the door, I would swear they were brought up watching Bond movies. Most sub owners just want a working quality watch, but there are others that take on Connery's persona in little ways. Kinda like the young guys who wanted to be fighter pilots after watching Top Gun, or be Bud in Urban Coyboy, or living Tony's life after watching Saturday Night Fever. Most of you are probally to young, but after Saturday Night Fever, America became disco dancers. After Urban Cowboy, Stock brokers were doing the two step, and had a slight accent overnight. It was funny. And yes--I bought a polyester shirt. And yes--I bought cowboy boots. I let it go though. I'm embarrassed even writing about it. My point is certain charismatic actors are the reason certain films are great. The color of America is changing, and there will be actors that out shine some of our greats. (I am a total movie snob. I don't think Bond movies are magic. I do think Connery, and Travolta, had huge natural star power though. All my great movies were are in black, and white. I've noticed The Last Picture Show is on tv today. If you haven't seen it you must. Peter Bogdonovich captured a certain time in Texas brilliantly. All the actors did a phenomenal job. Billy is Timothy Bottons brother in real life. Have a good weekend guys.)
- wdb 5y ago
  At least back then you could buy a sports Rolex in a shop not the case these days (at least in London)

strictnein 5y ago

I'm a huge Bond fan and would love to see Elba as Bond, but I doubt he'll be chosen simply because he is too "old". Bond movies come out a little more slowly than other series and they'll want their next Bond to be able to do at least 3-5 movies. Starting with an actor who is almost 50 just doesn't seem to fit that schedule, unfortunately.

CamperBob2 5y ago
Starting with an actor who is almost 50 just doesn't seem to fit that schedule, unfortunately. Unless they're going to keep playing up the "I'm too old for this shit" angle, which was already starting to wear a little thin in Skyfall. That said, my guess is that Bond's ultimate fate is to become M. Obviously an older actor would be appropriate in that case.

rejectedandsad 5y ago

Nobody actually wants Elba. A few people fixated on one person even though there are a dozen more age appropriate candidates, white or black. The next Bond is more likely to be Cavill, Madden or hell John Boyega (*previously said Winston Duke, but he's American) than Elba.

hellbannedguy 5y ago

I've always felt Bond's success was due to Sir. Sean Connery. I don't think it was about race at all, it was about charisma. I even go further and say we would probally not have a Bond theatrical legacy, if it wasen't for Connery's decision to be an actor. Oh yea, Rolex owes so much advertising dollars to the estate of Connery. That iconic wrist shot sold millions of Oyster Subs. I repair watches part time. There are guys who bring me their overpriced broken watch, and when we meet at the door, I would swear they were brought up watching Bond movies. Most sub owners just want a working quality watch, but there are others that take on Connery's persona in little ways. Kinda like the young guys who wanted to be fighter pilots after watching Top Gun, or be Bud in Urban Coyboy, or living Tony's life after watching Saturday Night Fever. Most of you are probally to young, but after Saturday Night Fever, America became disco dancers. After Urban Cowboy, Stock brokers were doing the two step, and had a slight accent overnight. It was funny. And yes--I bought a polyester shirt. And yes--I bought cowboy boots. I let it go though. I'm embarrassed even writing about it. My point is certain charismatic actors are the reason certain films are great. The color of America is changing, and there will be actors that out shine some of our greats. (I am a total movie snob. I don't think Bond movies are magic. I do think Connery, and Travolta, had huge natural star power though. All my great movies were are in black, and white. I've noticed The Last Picture Show is on tv today. If you haven't seen it you must. Peter Bogdonovich captured a certain time in Texas brilliantly. All the actors did a phenomenal job. Billy is Timothy Bottons brother in real life. Have a good weekend guys.)

wdb 5y ago
At least back then you could buy a sports Rolex in a shop not the case these days (at least in London)