I love Brosnan. But I’m no longer yearning for him to return in any capacity. It would be too distracting. I remember there was a rumour Sean Connery was wanted for a cameo hiding under a table while Bond rampaged though the Madagascan embassy. Which would have been demeaning rather than respectful IMO. A James Bond remains James Bond even if he’s been aged out of the role. Anything other than that role is an unacceptable downgrade. Staying away preserves things.
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Dick Van Dyke…
From the article:
“Would you like to be Bond?” Van Dyke recalls Broccoli saying, to which he replied: “Have you heard my British accent?” As this conversation would have taken place in the early 60s, before Sean Connery was cast in 1962’s Dr No, it suggests Van Dyke was conscious of his own failings when it came to accents long before production began on Mary Poppins.
Actually, this isn’t ‘news’ since Van Dyke already claimed he was approached while doing CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG back in a 2013 chat show. With the exact words almost, according to Robert Sellers’ The Search for Bond.
No idea why the Guardian assumes this should have been before Connery was cast. In Sellers’ book it’s clear this was after Connery made noises not to return for OHMSS. Then again, maybe Van Dyke’s memory has lead him astray as to when exactly this approach happened. Entirely possible when turning 100 soon.
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Not sure if this merits a place with even the tabloid trash - or might in fact be a lot closer to the truth. Anyway, here we supposedly have the casting director for 007…
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Seems plausible.
Goodnight.
EDIT: If she decides on casting, she will decide on much more.
Denis, run. You don’t need this.
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I assume it’s not exactly a confidence building move if this kind of talk is even just rumoured about a production/studio/entertainment giant. Cue the return of the casting couch…
As a creative in whatever function I’d not be comfortable with signing up for yet another layer of whimsical decision making on top of all the usual stuff they’ve got to deal with. I suppose we’ll get to see how much substance there actually is to this - but it wouldn’t bode well.
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In recent times, I’ve developed a notion that NuBond won’t be as big a part of my life as Eon Bond did.
That notion just got a massive boost.
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…insiders say…
…one insider alleged…
…an insider said…
…one source claimed…
It doesn’t sound all that convincing to me.
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Frankly, I cannot judge on the accuracy or even the general quality of this ‘report’. In an ordinary world I wouldn’t even consider this worthy of the trash bin. But an ordinary world isn’t governed in large part by mobsters, Hell’s Angels dropouts, serial rapists and just about the worst scum one can imagine. So that notion has left town with the noon train some months ago…
I will say this much: When an esteemed newspaper with many decades of outstanding reporting and services to democracy lays off hundreds of its staff, amongst them some of the very best professional journalists of this or any generation, Pulitzer awarded amongst them, all bets are off.
I literally cannot dismiss this stuff because it happens in an environment that’s changing with an insane mutation rate. Not just the industry, the whole idea of what’s considered business, decorum, poise and conduct is turning to ashes. Therefore, it’s entirely possible this may actually be based - in part or in toto - on facts. And people may not just indulge in this, they may actually be okay with it. No doubt someone will vehemently argue this is fine, dandy. I literally cannot tell any more.
I put this here because I still think this isn’t, neither okay nor the way things should work.
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Who’s missing Barbara and Michael about now?
Exactly. When 300 journalists can be fired, and whole departments shuttered, we have entered a new/old age. In an article today, the NYT called it “neoroyalism”.
A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
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Like many things nowadays.
Sometimes, I catch myself thinking that the only thing that could help is…
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The moment Bozo bought Bond it was clear that decisions would be made by him and the woman who needs to be kept by his side.
Cynical? Watch the video where he stands beside her while she swoons over Leonardo di Caprio.
Of course, she or him won‘t be involved in actually creating the next Bond film or films.
But if she does not like what the creatives are proposing she will veto and demand ideas be implimented.
That’s the way it already works for producers‘ spouses or kids, it will definitely work that way with one of the richest men and his wife.
The currently top grossing documentary (hey, 50 dollars to stay in your set!) is a template: use the media for your own satisfaction if you‘re rich enough…
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As a bit of perspective - or contrast, reservation, whatever - there’s that piece of Bond lore about Dana Broccoli championing Connery in the first place. One might argue this Sanchez business isn’t all that different. But I suppose from a professional perspective there’s a huge gap between both cases. Dana Broccoli was Cubby’s business partner for many years and a seasoned veteran of the industry herself. I don’t doubt Sanchez potentially could be a similarly important partner for Bezos - I just don’t think that’s the case yet.
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It’s really industry insiders (Broccoli) vs people who are swimming in money but have no creative experience.
Let‘s give them a chance?
The Washington Post did, and look what happened there.
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