"Ok what about a Hugh Jackman, Bond? I think he'd do quite a good job. He's got the look. He's in good physical condition for it. I'm not sure about the accent however." --Josh

Connery was born in Scotland; Lazenby in Australia; Moore in London; Dalton in Wales; Brosnan in Ireland. Jackman was born in Australia. Did you see him in "Kate & Leopold"? Perfect.

Of course, Clive Owen also looks good, and Jeremy Northam. Who knows.

John

Clive Owen and Jeremy Northam . . . how about no? (think less wrinkles)

From what I gather, the franchise is actually looking for a well-known that will connect with the younger audience. Jackman has a better chance since he's been in X-men films and in the eye-candy extravaganza "Van Helsing" -- which younger audiences enjoyed rather than some of us fossils. However, and considering what the Bond people are looking for, perhaps even Jackman is too old for the part. I'm not saying they're looking for the next Teen Idol but they are on the hunt for a much younger, well-known to fill the boots.

Personally, I'm on the band-wagon of only accepting a bond that is older in character, perhaps late 30s to late 40s. I feel the character should be smooth, clever and debonair. And with that it takes age and wisdom to pull it off. It's quite a risk when you think about it. They may be looking to appeal to the younger audience by changing the characters persona and that may prove to be quite tricky. The real risk is loosing the true die-hard fan (us older guys) because we may not accept a younger baby-face bond as it may not look believable or acceptable.

Honestly, I was looking forward to Brosnan in another installment and I still feel he fits the age perfectly for the part. Unfortunately, some fat, cash cow idiot see otherwise. Oh, well.

Tim :p

Aw, c'mon, guys! Even with the Duran Duran soundtrack? :D

Ok, what about a Hugh Jackman, Bond? I think he'd do quite a good job. He's got the look. He's in good physical condition for it. I'm not sure about the accent however.



- Josh

Meg Ryan's shelf life may be up for romantic comedies, but I think she's still got talent. I never did see "Against The Ropes", but I heard it was good. I liked "Proof Of Life". and "Courage Under Fire". She's got a lot to offer as a dramatic actor.

One thing in particular I noticed about Ms. Ryan, that's quite admirable, is that she's been working as an actor, strait through since 1981! With the exception of 2002, Ms. Ryan has been in film or TV, every year, even until today. In 2002 however, she could have still been working on "Kate & Leopold". That's impressve! 25 years of non stop work. She must really love what she does. Comparitively, when you look at a lot of other actors, or musicians, they'll take a year off here, 2 or 3 years off there, and then come back to work. I wonder if she's a workaholic?



- Josh

You guys forget Ewan McGregor.
In my eyes, he fits the role quite well.

Ya he would be very good. I think he's a great actor and really consider him one of those overlooked mega-stars (becuase according to the producers of "the Island" he isn't, but what do they know? They were just pissed their film flopped and were looking for someone to blame it on, blame the advertising, not the actors). And John, while I agree with the fact that society wants to see young women playing in romantic comedies, I remember "Something's Gotta Give" doing very well both theatrically and critically. But yes, that was a rare exception. But there still is a chance for women to play in romantic comedies. I mean Julia Roberts is begining to fall out of the "acceptable" age level for those types of films but she does a few here and there, although lately she seems to be tending towards more mature, serious work (Ocean films excepted, but to be fair she has to work off her Oscar win to director Steven Soderberg, at least, that's her excuse;)).