i am here to flame you...

But then who would play the Transporter?

Since Clive Owen seems unlikely, I'll say it again as well: Alexis Denisof (Wesley from "Angel.")

What's really unfortunate is that Casino Royale was the one Bond story that Pierce Bronsnan always wanted to do. Now he doesn't even get the part! Where's Eon's gratitude for Pierce saving their franchise? It seems like after Cubby Broccoli and his wife died, the producers lost all sense of direction. Maybe these two were the ones keeping the series on course, and now with them gone, Bond is going to end up like all other sequels - with a "Superman III/IV", "Batman and Robin," or "Alien 3/Resurrection/Vs. Predator" that just leaves the franchise smoldering in flames.

The Bond series was never big on continuity, but a young Bond makes no sense. All of this has left a bad taste in my mouth, and I might end up skipping a Bond film for the first time in over 20 years.

Pierce Brosnan, of course. ;)

If not Clive, then I really hope they go for either Jason Statham or Daniel Craig...

Is Brosnan back as 007?

The producers of the James Bond franchise are apparently having so much trouble finding someone to slip into 007's trousers that they might be coaxing Pierce Brosnan back to the role.

According to Bond fansite MI6, Brosnan is set to return as James Bond in "Casino Royale" if studio pressure holds out.

Sources say Brosnan was dumped from Bond because he was asking for too much money - that's hogwash, says the actor.

Brosnan was apparently only chasing £10 million to reprise the role of the suave super-agent. "Given what the films make it was a spit in the bucket", he said recently.

The site says that Sony are having a hard time trying to find a replacement for the star of Bond hits "Goldeneye", "Tommorrow Never Dies", "The World is Not Enough" and "Die Another Day" and most at the studio are keen for fluffy-chest to return.

"Sony are pulling their hair out over it, apparently. I was in their offices just a few weeks ago pitching Thomas Crown 2. They said, "come back" and I said "it's not up to me, guys", Brosnan tells.

"I think I was caught up between the egos of the producers and the studios, really. They (the producers) didn't know whether to go younger, they didn't know what to do, period. I don't know what the truth is. It could be as honest as that, but it seems strange, especially as each film made more and more money."

MI6 say that it's looking very likely that Brosnan is going to return. Says the site, "Brosnan is now the top contender for the role of James Bond in "Casino Royale" after all, due to studio pressure and the lack of an obvious candidate to replace him".


MOVIEHOLE.net

If true, that would be awesome.

Well it is official, the producers have no fucking idea what they are doing.

Brosnan though? :beer:

I'm glad to have Brosnan back, if this turns out to be true. :up:

I read Casino Royale, it is sophisticated, though very interesting. To have some young shithead play that part would be a crime. Just give it to Brosnan already, it is no way to go out with the worst Bond movie of all time, Die Another Day. That movie is worse than Moonraker or A View to a Kill.

In the beginning, Bond films used to come out the very next year following a previous film. So if they're smart enough to capitalize on the year 2007 (for obvious reasons), can they make Casino Royale in '06 with Brosnan and bring out his replacement for a new movie in '07? Although deciding to push this next movie for '06 instead of '07 makes me think not.

Hell, I think I even liked Moonraker more than The World Is Not Enough.

Brosnan being back for Casino Royale would be fantastic... but I think we're ignoring that even though they've wisely brought back Martin Campbell (GoldenEye) to direct, they're using the same writers as Die Another Day AND The World Is Not Enough. If there's a fatal mistake to be made, IMHO, this is it.

I thought they brought in a guy to rewrite the shit script by those guys?

Paul Haggis.

more confirmation brosnan is Bond

http://commanderbond.net/Public/Stories/2929-1.shtml

i'll believe it when i see it

It would be a smart business move to bring Brosnan back. He is well established in the role and audiences seem to like him as Bond.

None of the candidates that seemed to be getting a serious look were all that appealing on a mass audience level (Daniel Craig? Come on!), so it makes sense to stick with Brosnan one more time.

I thought he was quoted as saying (in a magazine interview): "We're trying to re-invent Bond. He's 28, no Q, no gadgets"

So thats a no for Brosnan? :confused:

If the role goes to someone like Orlando fecking Bloom I am going to cry :( :thmbsdwn: -ohbfrank-

More info against Brosnan as bond. Courtesy of IGN:

They are missing the boat. This is the 21st Bond flick and the first one in the 21st Century, not to mention probably release in 2007. You want this one remembered as a success. I don't think this one is the time for experimenting with the formula and having a no name Bond(Daniel Craig?) and having it remembered as the biggest flop of the franchise.

Some history of the Bond casting saga
http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_5639.html

Wow... that trailer practically writes itself, doesn't it. A 30-second 'best of' compilation of previous Bonds, going chronologically with a counter at the bottom of the screen increasing the years. Finally you hit 2007 and the screen explodes with your new Bond. Awesome.


I think now is the absolute best time to 'experiment' with the formula -- that is, create a great spy story that doesn't rely on over-the-top villians and silly gadgets. Get back to the character's roots and stop with this paint-by-numbers approach to making a Bond film. If they got a decent script (something like a story from the MI-5/Spooks TV show, only with bigger scope) and used that to reinvent the series, I think it would be a big hit.

Casino Royale plot element revealed
http://commanderbond.net/Public/Stories/2931-1.shtml

bond playing texas hold em...

doesn't fit

don't believe it

to many flip flops and ripped baseball caps for bond... i can just see Pierce at the table with Jason Alexander, Kathy Griffith, Affleck, and Tobey Mcguire...

Die Another Day was released in 2002. Last I checked, that was in the 21st century.

Oh yeah. Easy to forget that one. :)