Pierce Brosnan gets the boot

[SilentSecurity]

Well, the next James Bond movie old Pierce won't be the man in action. At 52 years old he was fired from the job of 007. Out of all the actors he's my second favorite to play Bond. Connery was the best in my opinion but Brosnan easily takes second place. Firing him kinda bums me but I guess it was time, him screwing young chicks at 52 doesn't seem as realistic anymore. It amazed me that he was already 42 when he made his first 007 film "Goldeneye" in 1995. He was only in 4 of the bond movies and the producers said he was coming back for a 5th. He got a phone call saying that his role as 007 was no longer needed (at least he didn't take it so bad he threw a phone at anyone :animesmil ).

Here's what he said about it in Entertainment Weekly:
~Beware this contains spoilers for Entertainment Weekly's August 19th issue~

[I]Brosnan says he's grateful to have had the role, but adds: "It never felt real to me. I never felt I had complete ownership over Bond. Because you'd have these stupid one-liners ? which I loathed ? and I always felt phony doing them."[/I]

Well Pierce you'll no longer have to tell people you want your martini's shaken not stirred. I'm still sad to see him go :animecry: .

P.S. I apologize if I upset anyone while writing this.

So aren't you bummed about this? Also who do you think should play the next bond?

[Lafleur]

[COLOR=DarkRed]Well, he had to go I guess. Bond actors don't tend to last long, but he made some decent films, although I think the Bond franchise is a little worn out. He was the first person I ever saw as Bond, so that sort of makes me feel sort of bummed about his loss, but I've seen the other movies now and, aside from the fact that they are old and the film-quality is a little lame by now-a-days standards, Brosnan isn't a great big loss.

Who do I think'll be the next bond? I don't really know. Maybe they'll bring in a new actor and give him his big break, like Connory maybe they'll find somone who's not particularily famous right now and make a superstar out of him. Who knows. I would like to see Keanu Reeves as Bond beacause I think it would give the franchise a much-needed air of seriousness, and get away from the less-than-serious, a tad comical movie series that it's become. [/COLOR]

[Lindus]

[QUOTE=Ilium][COLOR=DarkRed]
I would like to see Keanu Reeves as Bond beacause I think it would give the franchise a much-needed air of seriousness, and get away from the less-than-serious, a tad comical movie series that it's become. [/COLOR][/QUOTE]
Oh jeez, Keanu? Serious? I don't think I could stomach a James Bond film like that. I don't recall the films being all too serious in the first place. They were by no means a comedy, but when you've got characters with names like Oddjob or ***** Galore, it's hard to take it seriouslyXD

I heard a while back that Daniel Craig was chosen to be the new 007.

[Lafleur]

[quote name='Lindus']Oh jeez, Keanu? Serious? I don't think I could stomach a James Bond film like that. I don't recall the films being all too serious in the first place. They were by no means a comedy, but when you've got characters with names like Oddjob or ***** Galore, it's hard to take it seriouslyXD[/quote]
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What can I say. I liked the Matrix and Constantine, I think he's a good actor and I'd like to see JB take on a much more serious air, somthing that Keanu has down. [/COLOR]

[SilentSecurity]

I don't know about being more serious. I think a reason people watch bond is because it's fast paced action but it's not to bloody. Parents don't have to shield their kids eyes a lot and non action lovers can get their occasional action fix. I think Reeves would give the series a dark feel to it, even when he was in 'Somethings gotta give' he was creepy. Wouldn't you just love to see Sean Penn play 007, no I didn't think so.

[grecords]

During an Interview, Pierce said that the best person to replace him would be Hugh Jackman (Wolverine in X-men, main character in Swordfish and Van Hellsing). Which Hugh was very gracious of since he admitted to being a huge bond fan. I think Hugh could pull off a good (but different) version of Bond.

Time will tell if they even cast him though.

[Manic Webb]

[quote name='Ilium][COLOR=DarkRed']I would like to see Keanu Reeves as Bond beacause I think it would give the franchise a much-needed air of seriousness, and get away from the less-than-serious, a tad comical movie series that it's become.[/COLOR][/quote]
I can just see it, now...

Woman: "My name is Pillows. Filma Pillows."
Keanu Bond: "Whoa."

And then I'd die a little inside.

I heard Pierce wasn't interested in playing James Bond anymore, anyway. I think I heard somewhere that he said the franchise has become a parody of its former self.

Also, I heard Hugh Jackman turned the role down.

[Sara]

[color=#6699cc]I think I'm gonna send this over to the movie forum. If Manic or Petie don't want it, they can bounce it back over here.[/color]

[Lafleur]

[QUOTE=Manic Webb]I can just see it, now...

Woman: "My name is Pillows. Filma Pillows."
Keanu Bond: "Whoa."

And then I'd die a little inside.[/QUOTE]
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Would this map you feel a little better?

Woman: "I'm Sexy. Extremely Sexy."
Chappelle Bond: "I'm James Bond *****!" *SLAP*

BTW, awesome quote in your sig. P. Diddy... what a maroon...[/COLOR]

[Gavin]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting.

From my own understanding of it, Pierce decided to retire as James Bond rather than continue on with the role, as Manic said he'd found the role to have become tiresome and almost a caricature of what Bond was supposed to be. The next Bond film was supposed to be a remake of [B]Casino Royale[/B] starring Pierce in his last 007 role but he turned it down in favour is simply retiring as James Bond for the above reasons.

The latest actor to supposedly be the likely candidate in the running is Scottish actor Ewan McGregor who like Hugh Jackman was tipped by Pierce to replace him. Personally I'd like to see Ewan take a crack at the role as he's already proven himself to be a very capable actor with roles like Trainspotting and the New Star Wars Trilogy, and for those of you who didn't like the New Trilogy just try and imagine how much worse Obi-Wan could have been if portrayed by a lesser actor.

I'm not hugely bothered who gets the next Bond role so long as it's actually someone who can do the job well and could actually pass for being a Bond. I'd prefer to see the role kept among British and Irish actors, or those of British and Irish descent just to keep it close to the Bond roster but again if they can play the role and fit the "image" then again I'm not at all bothered. What they really need to do is improve the script and bring it back to something like GoldenEye.[/SIZE]

[Pumpkin]

[quote name='Gavin][SIZE=1']I'm not hugely bothered who gets the next Bond role so long as it's actually someone who can do the job well and could actually pass for being a Bond. I'd prefer to see the role kept among British and Irish actors, or those of British and Irish descent just to keep it close to the Bond roster but again if they can play the role and fit the "image" then again I'm not at all bothered. What they really need to do is improve the script and bring it back to something like GoldenEye.[/SIZE][/quote][SIZE=1][FONT=Trebuchet MS]I kind of agree with Gavin in a way that I don't care who plays the next one unless they are a good actor. It's the storyline that needs work. This doesn't mean that I'm not sad to hear Pierce Brosman go, I personally thought he was the best James Bond. He just looked the part of a spy and he really doesn't seem that old. Anyways, I agree with the last thing Gavin said, the last good James bond movie was Goldeneye. That was definately my by far favorite. If they could have a storyline and something original like that, then this one might actually be able to live up to the expectations. If not, well it'll just be another dud. [/SIZE][/FONT]

[Semjaza]

I never liked Brosnan as Bond. In fact, he was probably my least favorite actor to play the part. I'm rather positive it wasn't his fault as much as it was the fault of the writing, however. Bond films are so vapid nowadays and feel like satirical shells of what they once were. I can't even find them interesting from a purely action point of view, let alone anything else.

Calling Keanu Reeves a "good" actor is beyond anything I can imagine. He's actually got some good sense when it comes to picking films (as of late anyway), but come on, he was basically the same character in the Matrix and Constantine (making your voice slightly gruff does not do much at all)... which is really a shame since he was very little like John Constantine is in the comics.

No freaking thanks. I kind of would like them to at least get someone who can pull of a decent English accent, which is completely out of Keanu's grasp. He has nothing going for him for the character's requirements (and yes I'm aware that Connery is not English).

[Gavin]

[quote name='Generic NPC #3']Calling Keanu Reeves a "good" actor is beyond anything I can imagine. He's actually got some good sense when it comes to picking films (as of late anyway), but come on, he was basically the same character in the Matrix and Constantine (making your voice slightly gruff does not do much at all)... which is really a shame since he was very little like John Constantine is in the comics.[/quote]

[SIZE=1]Indeed, I would be absolutely horrified if someone like Keanu or Orlando Bloom, who was at one stage mention as a possible replacement God help us, was cast for the role of Bond. I'm not saying that either of those gentlemen aren't fine actors, so long as they're kept to movies that suit them or movies that I will never ever see, but there are certain requirements for to be Bond. The accent is part of it, though Pierce actually spoke with his normal accent rather than putting one on, but also it's the whole look of the character that seals the deal, and Keanu as Bond would make me want to scream for mercy.[/SIZE]

[quote name='Generic NPC #3']No freaking thanks. I kind of would like them to at least get someone who can pull of a decent English accent, which is completely out of Keanu's grasp. He has nothing going for him for the character's requirements (and yes I'm aware that Connery is not English).[/quote]

[SIZE=1]Actually Tony to my knowledge and just a moment ago confirmed by Wiki, there's only been a single English actor who's played Bond. Pierce Brosnan is Irish, George Lazenby is Australian, Timothy Dalton is of mixed Italian and Welsh descent though born in Wales, Sean Connery is Scottish and finally the Englishman Roger Moore. So really it doesn't matter hugely what nationality the actor who plays Bond is so long as he fits the defined Bond image.[/SIZE]

[foolycooly6363]

Hmm...I think Matt Damon would make a pretty good bond. He did a good job in the Bourne series so far. His role in Oceans 11 was also pretty good. I'm a Bond freak so for me to suggest Damon might be a good thing, might.

I think it would be funny to see Jimmy Fallon play bond.

Jimmy Fallon: Bond, James Bond.

Female: I'm ***** Galor.

Jimmy: Hope there's plenty to go around.
:D

[Your Mother]

[QUOTE=Ilium][COLOR=DarkRed]

Woman: "I'm Sexy. Extremely Sexy."
Chappelle Bond: "I'm James Bond *****!" *SLAP*

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[SIZE=1]Ilium, I just gotta use that in my sig.

Pierce Brosnan was probably the best Bond in my opinion. He was a good actor, whether he liked the role or not. All the gaming console models of Bond are modeled after him, anyway. I preferred him to anyone else.[/SIZE]

[foolycooly6363]

[QUOTE=Your Mother][SIZE=1]Ilium, I just gotta use that in my sig.

Pierce Brosnan was probably the best Bond in my opinion. He was a good actor, whether he liked the role or not. All the gaming console models of Bond are modeled after him, anyway. I preferred him to anyone else.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

I agree with you that Pierce Brosnan was reeeeeally good, but the best? I don't know. Sean was the best in my opinion. I've seen every Bond movie to date and I think his performance was stunning. I think it's great that someones finally decided to make a video game with Sean Connery as Bond.

[James]

[font=franklin gothic medium]I don't think any of this should come as a surprise, because I think we were told quite some time ago that the most recent Bond film would be Brosnan's last.

As far as his acting goes...he's really ideal to play Bond, but the most recent films have been awful and haven't done the franchise any justice. Goldeneye was the last great Bond film I've seen in a long time (it was also one of my favourites in the series). After that, the series just stumbled downhill.[/font]

[SaiyanPrincessX]

[SIZE=1]I for one liked Brosnan as Bond. He gave a good vibe of English, girl chasing, secret agent. Heh, to be blunt. I'm sad to see him go, but I knew it was going to happen so its no surprise anymore.

I like Keanu Reeves, as some of you know, I love the Matrix movies. However, Keanu and Bond just don't fit atall. >.<

I read IMDB.com that [i]Daniel Craig[/i] is going to take the role as the new Bond, in [b]Bond 21[/b]. Though you won't find the title in his fimlography section, you have to search. XD I'm not sure I'd like him as Bond. I saw him in Tomb Raider and didn't care for him much, then again its the only movie I've seen him in. He doesn't give off a secret agent feel though, or someone who sleeps with women at the drop of a hat.

I'm not sure who I'd show in place of Pierce though either. Hugh Jackman would be an interesting choice, but I see too much 'super hero' with him after X-men. Someone who isn't very well known in movies would be the best bet in my opinion.

Its annoying how movies tend to brand an actor in a certain role, in my mind.[/SIZE]

[Gavin]

[quote name='SaiyanPrincessX][SIZE=1]I read IMDB.com that [i]Daniel Craig[/i] is going to take the role as the new Bond, in [b]Bond 21[/b']. Though you won't find the title in his filmography section, you have to search. XD I'm not sure I'd like him as Bond. I saw him in Tomb Raider and didn't care for him much, then again its the only movie I've seen him in. He doesn't give off a secret agent feel though, or someone who sleeps with women at the drop of a hat.[/SIZE][/quote]

[SIZE=1]I had heard that Daniel Craig had been offered the role, or at least auditioned for it but I didn't know he'd been the one selected to replace Brosnan as Bond. I have to admit that given Craig's run of films so far, I wouldn't be very confident that he can pull off the Bond image as well as someone else might. The latest film of his that I've seen is Layer Cake and I think he did rather well in it, though it's been a while since I've been the film itself. I suppose we can't really judge the man until we see him in the Bond role, and then of course it's down to the writers to come up with a decent storyline.

What they should do is shoot a kind of three/five minute film with each person auditioning, clean it up to cinema standard and let people make their own decision.[/SIZE]

[QUOTE=SaiyanPrincessX][SIZE=1]I'm not sure who I'd show in place of Pierce though either. Hugh Jackman would be an interesting choice, but I see too much 'super hero' with him after X-men. Someone who isn't very well known in movies would be the best bet in my opinion.

Its annoying how movies tend to brand an actor in a certain role, in my mind.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

[SIZE=1]I think that's the appeal of James Bond, he's a kind of normal man capable of performing to a superhuman level, which is why I think only certain actors have that style needed to fill the role. I think Jackman could be a good choice for the role, though again I'd stick to my above idea of the three minute mini-film.

As for the branding, that's why an actor on Star Trek always ends up directing instead of going on and continuing as an actor, or at least 95% of them do. [/SIZE]

[Hinata]

[QUOTE=Gavin][SIZE=1]I had heard that Daniel Craig had been offered the role, or at least auditioned for it but I didn't know he'd been the one selected to replace Brosnan as Bond. I have to admit that given Craig's run of films so far, I wouldn't be very confident that he can pull off the Bond image as well as someone else might..... I suppose we can't really judge the man until we see him in the Bond role, and then of course it's down to the writers to come up with a decent storyline.

What they should do is shoot a kind of three/five minute film with each person auditioning, clean it up to cinema standard and let people make their own decision.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

[COLOR=DarkOrchid][FONT=Arial] I agree with you to a point Gavin, P.S. long time no see.... but the problem with letting people pick would soon make it like the James Bond verion of... AMERICAN IDOL. I think thats the best way to say in wish there is a possiblility of picking a perosn 100% without talent and no insight to pull this job off. I personally wish Brosnan was still Bond but as we know all good things must come to an end. But I would like to see Bond end on a good note. They have perpetuated the character long enough and it may just be time to end it. But that has yet to be seen.[/FONT][/COLOR]


[QUOTE=Gavin]
[SIZE=1] As for the branding, that's why an actor on Star Trek always ends up directing instead of going on and continuing as an actor, or at least 95% of them do. [/SIZE][/QUOTE]


[COLOR=DarkOrchid][FONT=Arial]All I can do with this comment Gavin is laugh. But you know what at least all the Star Trek main actors,original series that is[B] AND[/B] If they weren't dead. Got a chance to voice their old characters in Futurama. Hehe I liked the jarred head look for all of them[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Gavin]

[QUOTE=Hinata][COLOR=DarkOrchid][FONT=Arial] I agree with you to a point Gavin, P.S. long time no see.... but the problem with letting people pick would soon make it like the James Bond version of... AMERICAN IDOL. I think that's the best way to say in wish there is a possibility of picking a person 100% without talent and no insight to pull this job off. I personally wish Brosnan was still Bond but as we know all good things must come to an end. But I would like to see Bond end on a good note. They have perpetuated the character long enough and it may just be time to end it. But that has yet to be seen.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[SIZE=1]Nice to see you to Angie, it has been a while. I didn't mean like American Idol, well actually in principle I did, but should Simon Cowell weasel his way into it I think I'd have to hunt him down and kill him. I suppose what I really meant was that people should have the opportunity to see each of the five minute clips and be able to judge who looks the best as Bond, but without the whole irritating Judges you see on Idol. In essence it would be just showing people these clips and letting them vote, no Simon Cowell, no audience, just the clips and the votes.

As for ending Bond, my own personal opinions is that the Bond character should be replaced, keep the 007 title but replace the character. I mean if we were to go through the movies and try and tabulate Mr Bond's age, he'd probably be older than my grandfather. Last I heard they were also doing or considering doing, I'm not quite sure which a James Bond Junior movie, those of you my age might remember that cartoon show. It would definitely be lighter hearted than James Bond, though Junior was in his late teens and they could possibly, though it would require one hell of a script do a movie with Junior replacing his father. [/SIZE]

[COLOR=DarkOrchid][FONT=Arial]All I can do with this comment Gavin is laugh. But you know what at least all the Star Trek main actors, original series that is[B] AND[/B] If they weren't dead. Got a chance to voice their old characters in Futurama. Hehe I liked the jarred head look for all of them[/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE]

[SIZE=1]I had to laugh as I read that Angie, if Leonard Nemoy read that he'd be happy to know he's continued to act solely for the purpose of appearing on Futurama.[/SIZE]

[Veritas]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]I really liked Pierce as bond, He was the first bond I remember and I find him very fitting for the role. I wish he could have started the in the franchise when he was alittle bit younger.[/color][/font]
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[font=Arial][color=darkred]As far as replacements for 007 I would like to see Collin Pharrell, though he might be alittle to rough around the edges. But I've always liked him in his movies, and he kinda has that superhuman, larger than life feel.[/color][/font]
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[font=Arial][color=darkred]Keanu doesnt really fit the Bond appearance in my eyes, I liked him in the Matrix as well as Constantine, but he allready has enough one liners and worders in my eyes allready.[/color][/font]