Bloom 'set to become' new James Bond?

[Arathon]

14:38 GMT, Thursday 18th March 2004 -- by Neil Wilkes

Pirates of the Carribean star Orlando Bloom is being lined up as the next James Bond.

Film producers are apparently "desperate" to sign up the 27-year-old as a replacement for Pierce Brosnan, who retires from the role after the next movie.

"They are pulling out all the stops to get him," said a source. "Orlando would be perfect for the part as he's got the looks, the charm, the accent and the high profile that would make Bond even more popular.

"They want to move away from the traditional image of James Bond - the older, suave gentleman - and believe a younger, trendier actor will attract new fans."

A spokesman for Bloom said that "no decision had been made" about the role.


NO!! Orlando is a pretty good actor but no way do I want to see him as James Bond! He's just not right for the part IMO! However this sounds like a rumour, so I don't have start sweating over it. What do others think about this Orlando as Bond?

[Orn-free]

:rolleyes:
it won't happen.


he is too pretty, Bond is rug-ged. i wouldn't beleve this if i were you.
Barbra broccli and Wilson both know this. they Both know that 27 is too young for Bond.

Dalton was originally asked for on her majesty's secret service but dalton suggested that he was too young, and that ' Bond should be in his late 30's early 40's.



Clive Owen should be the next Bond :cool:


Plus Bloom does have the right accent for Bond... it's too campy

[syxxpac]

I hate you Bloom.

You won't hear the shot that finally takes you out. I fucking guarantee it.

Pierce is the man. You certainly are not, Bloomie.

[BorderEevilIII]

Is Barbara Broccoli fo real in going w/ him?
He may have the looks, and drew $$$ for POTC & LOTR but I jus have trouble seeing him as 007....

[Orn-free]

Originally posted by BorderEevilIII
Is Barbara Broccoli fo real in going w/ him?


no, nothings official.... i don't beleve she would anyway.


He may have the looks, and drew $$$ for POTC & LOTR but I jus have trouble seeing him as 007....

He doesn't IMO have the look for Bond. Like i said before Bloom is too pretty and very feminine. Bond is all round testosterome. if you look at all the actors take on the Bond character, you do beleve he could kill a man.

Connery - no doubt
Lazenby - yes
Roger Moore - even though he was the inuendo Guy, there are certain scenes which you beleve he can kill ( mostly 'Live and let Die' and 'The man with the Golden Gun ').

Dalton - certainly
Brosnan - definatly

Bloom? :mad:

trust me, it won't happen.



... if it does i'll eat my monitor.i'm that certain:p

[Moviefan1234]

Orlando Bloom would make a solid Bond in about 10-15 years. I like the guy, he's talented, good looking, and cool, but he's just too young for the part. Just offer it to Owen or Jackman already.

[Arathon]

Originally posted by Moviefan1234
Orlando Bloom would make a solid Bond in about 10-15 years. I like the guy, he's talented, good looking, and cool, but he's just too young for the part. Just offer it to Owen or Jackman already.

I say offer it to Ralph Fiennes.

[sergiopauloferreira]

i like the guy but come on!

Come back when you grow up, kid!

give clive a shot and then who knows, if they're not happy, came with another name...

[bozzy]

JAMES BOND: YOUR VIEWS (Skynews)

Rumours are rife that Pierce Brosnan has starred in his last Bond film.

Already the Irish actor has hinted the makers of the Bond films have not yet decided if he is to carry on in the role that has captured the imagination of the world.

As speculation has grown about Brosnan's future, names of his possible successor have been bandied around.

But who do you want as the next 007?

Thanks for sending us your views. Here is a selection:

Me!!l even do it for nothing if Angelina Jolie is my Bond girl.
Ryan, Dudley

I think if the likes of Orlando Bloom and Jude Law were to play such a demanding role at an extremely young age they would struggle immensely. I say stick with Brosnan for a while and wait for the others to age a bit or alternatively don't make anymore Bond films because they are beginning to get tedious now as they are all nearly the same.
Hanna

It's an established fact that James Bond is a Commander in the Royal Navy. You can't have freckle-faced actors taking the role for that very reason. If you want that, go and watch Spy Kids
GrahamH

Pierce has surpassed himself as James Bond - why change him when there is no need? He is fabulous. Let him at least do one more film... please?
Rachel, Essex

I think Pierce has been a great Bond. I wish the films had more thought to them. I've always thought Ewan McGregor with short dark hair would be a good Bond. Who ever he is, he needs to be British. Daniel, Cheshire

Hugh Jackman as Bond? Remember the last Aussie to play Bond? Bond from the Bristish Isles please and another one from Pierce.
Darran Hoare

Pierce has been the only one who is in the position to surpass Sean Connery. He has done exceptionally with the role of James Bond and should be given some latitude as to how the Bond series should continue in the future.
Kim

How about Alfie Moon?
Catherine, Wallasey

I would love to see Pierce stay on to be Bond but in his absence my choice would be Dougray Scott. He has the right looks and charm and a wonderful voice.
Helen, Gloucester

Whoever is behind the decision to bring in a new Bond needs to be shown the ejector seat and given a test flight. Pierce Brosnan is second to none when it comes to playing 007 so leave him be.
Royston Crandley, Berkshire

I would love to see Pierce Brosnan stay on longer as James Bond. He's still very youthful and has a lot to offer. I don't think that the likes of Orlando Bloom or Jude Law could pull off the role yet.
Rachael, Cheshire

Another Pierce Brosnan one please.
Glynis O'Sullivan, Ireland

I think Nigel Harmen (Dennis Jr from Eastenders) would be good.
Susan Longley

The current James Bond is the best ever. You cannot outsource James Bond now we have a good one. They should keep him.
John, Germany

Why mend something that isn't broken? We currently have the most suave, handsome, charming, "tongue-in-cheek" Bond there has ever been. Why on earth would they even dream of giving the job to someone else?
Anita, Long Eaton

[jason statham]

how about going with owen until jude law grows up a bit.
BTW, bloom would stink if he takes the part,believe me

[quoth_the_raven]

all i can say is



NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Indy in IN]

IMHO, Jude Law looks the part. Bloom is too young. Jackman, I don't know, it just doesn't fit.

[jason statham]

hey guys, how about jason statham when hes just a bit older.
hes handsome, his accent is great and hes one of my favourite actors even though hes not that popular

[mattjk_17]

Originally posted by Orn-free
... if it does i'll eat my monitor.i'm that certain:p

I actually want to see Bloom become Bond now, just so I can see you eat your monitor ;)

But I'm a bit of a nasty git like that :p

[n_cruz69]

i would love to see mel gibson in one bond movie.

[MickeyKnox]

Oh come on this is so phony! Bloom would never mak a good James Bond, for one too much of that pretty boy image but we need Bond to be rough, suave, and a ladies man that's why i want to see Clive Owen or Eric Bana be Bond so badly!

[jason statham]

MEL GIBSON AS JAMES BOND !!!!!
i know hes a good actor but he just doesnt fit and his accent is not british,so........
clive owen,jude law (after5yrs),pierce (the best) or jason statham(after 6 yrs, his accent is great )

[Don Corleone]

If they cast Bloom, the Dirty Tricks Department will have to prepare some bows and arrows.

Give the role to Hugh Jackman, he's handsome and he can deliver the required one-liners with the typical Bond dry sense of humor.

[bozzy]

Don't see Hugh Jackman as Bond. His nose is a little too pointy...looks more like a ferret. Which works great for Wolvie. Not Bond .

[bob]

I agree with the consensus on this, Bloom is too young and boyish to be James Bond. This is about as true as the rumor a couple of years ago that Matthew Perry was going to play James Bond.

[quoth_the_raven]

Originally posted by bob
This is about as true as the rumor a couple of years ago that Matthew Perry was going to play James Bond.


Good God. I'll have nightmares all week!

[Sage Moon]

I'm sorry, but I don't like James Bond.

I never liked it for the reason of it being too real
and too many women.

He ain't that attractive of a guy.

Orlando Bloom beats him by far!