Classic Bond Forum

Kristatos wrote:

Goldeneye wrote:From a 2005 interview
"I'm a massive fan of James Bond, and I've seen every one of the movies. If I was to do that most prestigious role, then I think I'd add a new, modern feel to it, definitely."

He added: "He's the James Bond that drinks a Heineken, not a martini."

Urgh. Just goes to confirm that if Statham were to play Bond, we'd soon be saying "actually, maybe Daniel Craig wasn't that bad after all".

Dr. No wrote:

Kristatos wrote:

Goldeneye wrote:From a 2005 interview
"I'm a massive fan of James Bond, and I've seen every one of the movies. If I was to do that most prestigious role, then I think I'd add a new, modern feel to it, definitely."

He added: "He's the James Bond that drinks a Heineken, not a martini."

Urgh. Just goes to confirm that if Statham were to play Bond, we'd soon be saying "actually, maybe Daniel Craig wasn't that bad after all".

He is too crude to play Bond, but that seemed to be the primary qualification.
He could get the role and there be people defending him as bond, Fleming's bond at that

I like him as an actor and enjoyed one or tow of his movies but just being english isn't enough of a qualification to my mind

FormerBondFan wrote:Again, I would still prefer Jason over DC.

Kristatos wrote:

FormerBondFan wrote:Again, I would still prefer Jason over DC.

Why? To me, he'd be everything I dislike about Craig's Bond magnified to the power of 10.

Jason Statham Eyes James Bond Role
20 May 2011 12:06

British actor Jason Statham is hoping to become the next James Bond, branding the superspy part his "dream" role.

The Expendables star has risen to fame playing tough guy characters in movies including Snatch, The Italian Job and Crank.

But Statham, who is dating beauty Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, is keen to take over from Daniel Craig as the next 007.

He tells Britain's Daily Mirror, "You'd be lying if you said no. He has all the fanciest gadgetry. He's in and out of bed with the sexiest, hottest women. And gets to save the world. Come on! It's everybody's dream, isn't it?"

But if there's one British role he admits he has a hankering after, it's that of legendary MI6 spy James Bond.

"You'd be lying if you said no," Jason admits. "He has all the fanciest gadgetry. He's in and out of bed with the sexiest, hottest women. And he gets to save the world. Come on! It's everybody's dream, isn't it?"

Statham may be a little rough round the edges to play 007, but he doesn't do too badly with the women himself.

He's currently smitten with Victoria's Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 24, who he's been seeing for over a year. He's previously dated Australian singer/ actress Sophie Monk and, most famously, men's magazine favourite Kelly Brook, until she left him for Titanic star Billy Zane in 2004.

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