Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2018 11:16:48 GMT
I have no issue with a black actor being cast as James Bond, if they think he would be good in the part.
I'm not convinced Idris Elba would be good in the part, though. I like him as an actor, but he always comes across as a bit of a thug to me. He's a big guy, well built, and his way of moving just looks like he's a wrestler or something. The idea of Bond is that he's supposed to be very physically capable, but also capable of blending in in places where the rich elites hang out. I find it hard to believe that Elba could do that very convincingly.
Also, the guy is 45. It's a bit on the old side to play Bond, who I always thought should be in his 30s at most.
Still, if they think he would do a good job, give him a go. Worst that would happen is we get another one-off like Lazenby.
I'm not convinced Idris Elba would be good in the part, though. I like him as an actor, but he always comes across as a bit of a thug to me. He's a big guy, well built, and his way of moving just looks like he's a wrestler or something. The idea of Bond is that he's supposed to be very physically capable, but also capable of blending in in places where the rich elites hang out. I find it hard to believe that Elba could do that very convincingly.
Also, the guy is 45. It's a bit on the old side to play Bond, who I always thought should be in his 30s at most.
Still, if they think he would do a good job, give him a go. Worst that would happen is we get another one-off like Lazenby.