Take 5: James Bond

Superman=#54 · 08-18-2005, 04:37 PM

Take 5 is a sports radio segment that can often be heard on ESPN Radio 1000. Take 5 was created by radio host Harry Tienowitz. I now bring this wildly popular radio segment to the FOFC boards.

Now that Pierce Brosnan has been retired as James Bond, I am asking you to name your top 5 actors to take over the role of James Bond.

For example.

In order
1. Clive Owen - Notable Movies: Sin City, Closer, and King Arthur. Upcoming Movies: Inside Man (Spike Lee, Denzel Washington), Sin City 2, and Children of Men.

2. Ewan McGregor - Notable Movies: Star Wars I-III, Black Hawk Down, and Trainspotting. Upcoming Movies: Stay and Stormbreaker.

3. Joseph Fiennes - Notable Movies: The Great Raid, Enemy at the Gates, and Shakespeare in Love. Upcoming Movies: The Darwin Awards, Running with Scissors, and Man to Man.

4. Jason Statham - Notable Movies: The Transporter 1-2, Snatch, and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. Upcoming Movies: The Brazillian Job and Revolver.

5. Vinnie Jones - Notable Movies: Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch (Bullet Tooth Tony

), and Gone in 60 Seconds. Upcoming Movies: X-Men 3.

Marc Vaughan · 08-18-2005, 04:49 PM

Ewan McGregor would be a good call imho ... although I'd also like Mr. Brosnan back, I thought he did the role well ...

(and I hope the 'Vinnie Jones' was tongue in cheek ... he's about as skilful an actor as he was a footballer

)

gottimd · 08-18-2005, 04:52 PM

I hope it will be Malcolm Jamal Warner.

Warhammer · 08-18-2005, 04:53 PM

Mc Gregor would be the best. Closely followed by Ben Affleck.

sabotai · 08-18-2005, 04:54 PM

Out of those 5, I'd say Clive Owen fits the part best. James Bond is really about acting skill, it's about image. I just don't see the other 4 pulling off the James Bond image at all and I'm skeptical of Clive Owen.

Superman=#54 · 08-18-2005, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Ewan McGregor would be a good call imho ... although I'd also like Mr. Brosnan back, I thought he did the role well ...

(and I hope the 'Vinnie Jones' was tongue in cheek ... he's about as skilful an actor as he was a footballer

)

The role of 007 is not exactly Shakespeare. But, you are right I was being a little sarcastic with the nomination of Vinnie Jones.

I was going to put Orlando Bloom in the 5 spot, but that would be too boring.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 08-18-2005, 10:49 PM

Leo DiCaprio would make a fine James Bond, so would Gilbert Godfried, I'll even throw in Rob Schneider as a dark horse contender.

Draft Dodger · 08-18-2005, 11:02 PM

I think Clive Owen would be an exceptional choice.

Anthony · 08-18-2005, 11:08 PM

Clive Owen

ISiddiqui · 08-18-2005, 11:18 PM

I'd put McGregor as #1 and Owen as #2. But I don't know who to name for 3-5.

Izulde · 08-18-2005, 11:19 PM

Out of these guys Clive Owen fits the Bond character the best.

McGregor doesn't have the right look for Bond, no matter how good an actor he is.

Galaxy · 08-19-2005, 12:14 AM

I think that guy (who plays Christian) from Nip-Tuck would be a great choice. Also, is the sexy Aston Martin out, with FIAT in now?

Draft Dodger · 08-19-2005, 12:39 AM

re-reading the first post, looks like we don't follow directions very well.

Archer219 · 08-19-2005, 01:03 AM

1.) Clive Owen (41 years old) (Sin City, King Arthur) Overall, my favorite pick if I can't have Brosnan back.

2.) Julian McMahon (37 years old) (Nip/Tuck, Fantastic Four) Strong 1A if he hadn't already associated himself with a different franchise.

3.) Robert Carlyle (44 years old) (Trainspotting, Plunckett and Macleane) Underratted actor, and my dark horse pick.

4.) Daniel Craig (37 years old) (Laura Croft: Tomb Raider) From what I've heard he's already got the job.

5.) Hugh Dancy (30 years old) (Black Hawk Down, Ella Enchanted) Would be a good, young, and relatively unknown choice for Bond.

Swaggs · 08-19-2005, 01:04 AM

I thought it was supposed to be that Julian McManon guy?

Swaggs · 08-19-2005, 01:05 AM

Guy Pearce of Memento fame would be another good choice.

buttprank · 08-19-2005, 01:06 AM

Ben Affleck

cuervo72 · 08-19-2005, 07:58 AM

They stole our Mount Rushmore idea.

rkmsuf · 08-19-2005, 08:01 AM

I hated Pierce Bronson as Bond. I'd like Timothy Dalton back.

Ryche · 08-19-2005, 08:50 AM

McGregor would get my vote. Another possibility that hasn't been mentioned could be Hugh Jackman. He has quite the range, from Wolverine to musicals, and he has the look, so I think he could play the part.

I actually love the idea of Stratham, but I don't think he has enough hair.

Neon_Chaos · 08-19-2005, 09:07 AM

Vinnie Jones and Jason Statham have been typecast into rugged-man type roles. Fiennes is more of a drama actor, really.

I'd have to go with either Clive Owen or Ewan Mcgregor.

varacel · 08-19-2005, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Archer219

3.) Robert Carlyle (44 years old) (Trainspotting, Plunckett and Macleane) Underratted actor, and my dark horse pick.

Wasn't Caryle a villain in the one with Denise Richards?

Superman=#54 · 08-19-2005, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryche

McGregor would get my vote. Another possibility that hasn't been mentioned could be Hugh Jackman. He has quite the range, from Wolverine to musicals, and he has the look, so I think he could play the part.

I actually love the idea of Stratham, but I don't think he has enough hair.

I think a bald Bond would be different. Now that I think of it Vinnie Jones would be a better Bond villian. He is just to big to be Bond.

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

re-reading the first post, looks like we don't follow directions very well.

I don't mind that you guys just want to comment on my list. You don't have to come up with a complete list just contributing to the discussion is fine with me.

ISiddiqui · 08-19-2005, 01:15 PM

Hugh Jackman is an inspired choice. He did an American accent flawlessly, I'm sure he can do the same for the upper class English accent as well.

Warhammer · 08-19-2005, 01:42 PM

Maybe we should give George Lazenby a call...

sportsfan13 · 08-19-2005, 02:19 PM

Clive Owen. He looks like he can be bad ass and suave at the same time. He would fit well. If he can't do it, I would like to see them choose a random no-named actor that up and coming. That's how they got Connery and I think it would be a good choice...

sabotai · 08-19-2005, 02:59 PM

Just throwing it out there...how about Jude Law?

Raiders Army · 08-19-2005, 03:13 PM

1. Homer J. Simpson he's just done TV shows, but this guy could make the leap to the silver screen
2. Alf well, Superman he's not, since he doesn't have any powers...but neither does Bond
3. George W. Bush take that terrorists!!!
4. Ronald McDonald I heard he's trying to explore different opportunities...and think of the tie-ins!
5. Bill Gates who has better gadgets than he does?

ISiddiqui · 08-19-2005, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

Just throwing it out there...how about Jude Law?

He had a good turn in Cold Mountain. He'd have to buff up for the role though. Could be a good choice though.

Archer219 · 08-19-2005, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by varacel

Wasn't Caryle a villain in the one with Denise Richards?

Well damn, yes he was. Completely slipped my mind.

Alright move four and five up one slot and give number five to Dexter Fletcher.

ThunderingHERD · 08-19-2005, 07:32 PM

Jude Law's a little to feminine for Bond. There is know "name" actor that's a better fit right now that Brosnan--Clive Owen is a good choice, though.

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CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Leo DiCaprio would make a fine James Bond, so would Gilbert Godfried, I'll even throw in Rob Schneider as a dark horse contender. __________________ Toujour Pret

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Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	Ewan McGregor would be a good call imho ... although I'd also like Mr. Brosnan back, I thought he did the role well ... (and I hope the 'Vinnie Jones' was tongue in cheek ... he's about as skilful an actor as he was a footballer ) Last edited by Marc Vaughan : 08-18-2005 at 04:49 PM.

08-18-2005, 04:53 PM	#4
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Mc Gregor would be the best. Closely followed by Ben Affleck.

08-18-2005, 04:54 PM	#5
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Out of those 5, I'd say Clive Owen fits the part best. James Bond is really about acting skill, it's about image. I just don't see the other 4 pulling off the James Bond image at all and I'm skeptical of Clive Owen.

08-18-2005, 11:08 PM	#9
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	Clive Owen

08-19-2005, 12:14 AM	#12
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	I think that guy (who plays Christian) from Nip-Tuck would be a great choice. Also, is the sexy Aston Martin out, with FIAT in now?

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Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	1.) Clive Owen (41 years old) (Sin City, King Arthur) Overall, my favorite pick if I can't have Brosnan back. 2.) Julian McMahon (37 years old) (Nip/Tuck, Fantastic Four) Strong 1A if he hadn't already associated himself with a different franchise. 3.) Robert Carlyle (44 years old) (Trainspotting, Plunckett and Macleane) Underratted actor, and my dark horse pick. 4.) Daniel Craig (37 years old) (Laura Croft: Tomb Raider) From what I've heard he's already got the job. 5.) Hugh Dancy (30 years old) (Black Hawk Down, Ella Enchanted) Would be a good, young, and relatively unknown choice for Bond. __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation.

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Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	McGregor would get my vote. Another possibility that hasn't been mentioned could be Hugh Jackman. He has quite the range, from Wolverine to musicals, and he has the look, so I think he could play the part. I actually love the idea of Stratham, but I don't think he has enough hair. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

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Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Vinnie Jones and Jason Statham have been typecast into rugged-man type roles. Fiennes is more of a drama actor, really. I'd have to go with either Clive Owen or Ewan Mcgregor. __________________ Come and see.

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ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Hugh Jackman is an inspired choice. He did an American accent flawlessly, I'm sure he can do the same for the upper class English accent as well. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

08-19-2005, 01:42 PM	#25
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Maybe we should give George Lazenby a call...

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sportsfan13 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cleveland	Clive Owen. He looks like he can be bad ass and suave at the same time. He would fit well. If he can't do it, I would like to see them choose a random no-named actor that up and coming. That's how they got Connery and I think it would be a good choice...

08-19-2005, 02:59 PM	#27
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Just throwing it out there...how about Jude Law?

08-19-2005, 03:13 PM	#28
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	1. Homer J. Simpson he's just done TV shows, but this guy could make the leap to the silver screen 2. Alf well, Superman he's not, since he doesn't have any powers...but neither does Bond 3. George W. Bush take that terrorists!!! 4. Ronald McDonald I heard he's trying to explore different opportunities...and think of the tie-ins! 5. Bill Gates who has better gadgets than he does?

08-19-2005, 07:32 PM	#31
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Jude Law's a little to feminine for Bond. There is know "name" actor that's a better fit right now that Brosnan--Clive Owen is a good choice, though. __________________ "I'm losing my edge--to better looking people... with better ideas... and more talent. And who are actually really, really nice." "Everyone's a voyeurist--they're watching me watch them watch me right now."

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