Next James Bond Now Likely To Be Sam Worthington

[Blowfeld]

Next Bond Girl Could Be Cheryl Cole Whilst Next James Bond Now Likely To Be Sam Worthington
Thursday 11 February 2010 at 12:30

OtherNext Bond Girl Betting Odds and Next James Bond Betting Odds are available with Paddy Power and it looks as though Cheryl Cole still has a chance of being the Next Bond Girl whilst Sam Worthington has skipped in front of Will Smith to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.

Freida Pinto Favourite To Be Next Bond Girl But Cheryl Cole Has A Chance
The current favourite to be the Next Bond Girl is Freida Pinto, star of Slumdog Millionaire, it is no real surprise she heads the market and she can currently be backed at 3/1 with Paddy power. Jennifer Aniston is next best at 4/1 with Paddy power but she has very little chance of getting the role, a better bet would be Megan Fox at 5/1 with Paddy Power or Cheryl Cole who is 20/1 with Paddy Power. Both are considered the sexiest women on the planet by most polls so they could pull in a few more viewers at cinemas. For more possible Bond Girls including Sienna Miller and Angelina Jolie, visit the Paddy Power website and click on Novelty Bets.

Sam Worthington Possibly Being Lined Up To Replace Daniel Craig
As for who will be the Next James Bond after Daniel Craig, Paddy Power had Will Smith as their favourite for a long time but now Terminator Salvation and Avatar star Sam Worthington has jumped to the top of the list and he is the 9/4 favourite with Paddy power to be the first Aussie James Bond. Will Smith is still in with a chance of becoming the first black and American James Bond, he is 6/1 with Paddy Power ahead of most realistic pick Christian Bale, who is a decent bet at 8/1 with Paddy Power. To find out the odds on Clive Owen, Colin Farrell or anyone else, visit thePaddy Power website and click on Novelty Bets.

This story can be found at Next James Bond Now Likely To Be Sam Worthington

[Mazer Rackham]

These type of bet based beliefs never end well. Craig was nowhere on their scope and I think when it leaked he was Babs favorite then the odds makers changed.

[Kristatos]

These type of bet based beliefs never end well.

Yeah, Will Smith and Cheryl Cole? Give me a freaking break.

[Lady Elaine Fairchild]

The only Bond people were sure of before hand was Pierce Brosnan. I never knew the name Daniel Craig before he shows up all pale and sea sick. Turns out I had indeed seen one or two of his movies but still couldn't remember him. Doesn't say a lot for him. Who would guess he would be chosen for the role forgettable as he is.

[James]

The next Bond will be whoever Barbara is fond of in her social circle and feels like jetting around the world with for several years. Looking like James Bond will have nothing to do with it.

[JackWade CIA]

The next Bond will be whoever Barbara is fond of in her social circle and feels like jetting around the world with for several years. Looking like James Bond will have nothing to do with it.

I do not think there will be a lot of room for her to be picky. To my mind they will have to go back to the beginning with young actor closer to Connery than Craig. I don't see the series surviving endlessly as it had for 40 years after the CR and QoS. I doubt 23 can save this reboot.

[Captain Nash]

These type of bet based beliefs never end well.

Yeah, Will Smith and Cheryl Cole? Give me a freaking break.

Save your money folks.
Why do the likes of Will Smith make these lists? The odds of this happening are in the 100's to 1.

[Blowfeld]

Aussie Sam Worthington tipped to be next James Bond

* From: The Daily Telegraph
* February 15, 2010 6:22PM

FRESH from his success as an intergalactic Avatar, betting agencies are tipping Sam Worthington to slide into James Bond's Aston Martin as the next 007.

The Australian hunk has become favourite, ahead of Will Smith to replace Daniel Craig as the famed British spy on the big screen.

His interpretation of Corporal Jake Sully, a disabled soldier who falls in love with an alien from Pandora in Avatar helped the James Cameron film to overtake Titanic as the highest grossing film ever.

Names being touted as his potential love interest as new Bond girls include Britain's Cheryl Cole and Freida Pinto, who starred in Slumdog Millionaire.

Worthington has also been mentioned as the man most likely to reprise the role of Dracula in the next Hollywood incarnation of the villain from Transylvania.

The only other Australian to play the hero, most famously brought to life by Roger Moore and Sean Connery, was George Lazenby.

[Kristatos]

Save your money folks.
Why do the likes of Will Smith make these lists? The odds of this happening are in the 100's to 1.

I think Mazer answered this before. Basically, these betting sites don't have any sensible method for calculating odds on anything other than sporting events. So they equate large numbers of people placing a bet on something as equivalent to it being likely to happen. If (say) a million people who know nothing about the movie industry think "You know who's a big star? Will Smith. Maybe he could be James Bond" and then go online to place a bet on it, they make him the favourite, regardless of the actual probability of it happening.

[Omega]

I doubt these people know anything. I for one would be excited to have Sam as Bond. I don't think anyone wouldn't be upset about Sam getting the job. He would probably rush in a new era of peace in Bondom.

[CaptainLewis]

Cheryl Cole as a Bond Girl? Are they mad!?

I would be happy with Sam Worthington, I thought he was really good in Avatar and Terminator Salvation.

[Goldeneye]

Worthington to play the next James Bond?

Tuesday, February 16 2010, 3:10am EST

By Rebecca Davies
www.digitalspy.com

Sam Worthington is believed to be in the running to be the next James Bond.

The Australian actor, who shot to fame after playing Corporal Jake Sully in James Cameron movie Avatar, has been named by betting agencies as the most likely star to replace Daniel Craig as the British spy.

Female stars being touted as new Bond girls include Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole and Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto.

Worthington was also recently named as the man most likely to play Dracula in the new Hollywood movie.

Must be slow news days for this to be dragging on.

[Roger Devereau]

These type of bet based beliefs never end well. Craig was nowhere on their scope and I think when it leaked he was Babs favorite then the odds makers changed.

Daniel Craig was an unknown before he was cast. I didn't know who he was. Clive Owen, Hugh Jackman, Ewan McGregor and other such moviestars were always linked with the role between 2002-2005.

[Mazer Rackham]

These type of bet based beliefs never end well. Craig was nowhere on their scope and I think when it leaked he was Babs favorite then the odds makers changed.

Daniel Craig was an unknown before he was cast. I didn't know who he was. Clive Owen, Hugh Jackman, Ewan McGregor and other such moviestars were always linked with the role between 2002-2005.

Absolutely right Roger. I was talking about the months winding down to Craig's anointing where word had leaked that Craig was Bab's favorite. Of course the studio was talking to Pierce behind Bab's back so it was very much up in the air.

As I have mention before there would be no Craig without Sony, MGM would never have approved him, and the studio is supposed to have "right to approve all key elements of the pictures, such as the selection of the director and the leading actors.". Back in 2002 MGM wanted Brett Ratner for Die Another Day, the Wonder Twins shrugged this off and went for Lee Tamahori. The studios have up until now been hands off letting Eon do whatever they wanted, Sony again went along with them in hopes of cashing in on their temporary proprietorship of the Bond franchise not caring about the long term. I think this hands off attitude will change with a new owner, whenever that happens.

One of the problem selling MGM is you know the the term upside down in a house well there are hedge funds upside down in MGM. Bidding for the studio as a whole didn't hit 2 billion. Maybe these hedge fund guys and other creditors will sell off Bond or the complete studios for what they can get and count themselves lucky. Or maybe they'll do what they can to drag their feet and make thing a nasty as possible. I don't know if any other legal action is possible, MGM is right now hiding the bankruptcy clauses from their current bidders. Nowhere in the 30+ pages of documentation proved does MGM mention the bankruptcy clauses. Did they mention to the current debt holders in 2004? I don't know for sure but there are lot of ways this could get messier. Also a way it could get cleaned up and cleared off the books. But unlike Miramax where only one entity is being dealt with MGM has over 150 creditors to make deal with.

[stockslivevan]

The only Bond people were sure of before hand was Pierce Brosnan.

Well, until Dalton was announced.

Folks may not agree with me, but Mike and Babs seem good when it comes to casting. Worthington and Craig, either one of them were a win win situation in my book. I still haven't seen Cavil, but looking at the other two actors, I'm wondering if he's just as good. Hiring Craig has paid off for the most part. Hopefully the problems MGM are having won't get in the way of letting Craig continue.

[The Sweeney]

I think this hands off attitude will change with a new owner, whenever that happens.

Whoever the next owner is, if they do a more hands-on approach as you predict, one thing will remain - Craig. Regardless of what you guys think of him, it is a fairly safe bet to say he is a popular Bond with movie audiences and critics, even if QoS as a film wasn't.

The tone of movie may change, and the new owner may insist on bringing back more traditional elements, but I reckon Craig will stay on, whatever happens.

[Mazer Rackham]

I think this hands off attitude will change with a new owner, whenever that happens.

Whoever the next owner is, if they do a more hands-on approach as you predict, one thing will remain - Craig. Regardless of what you guys think of him, it is a fairly safe bet to say he is a popular Bond with movie audiences and critics, even if QoS as a film wasn't.

The tone of movie may change, and the new owner may insist on bringing back more traditional elements, but I reckon Craig will stay on, whatever happens.

Not necessarily. If the new owners want to go back to old school Bond then Craig is a sore thumb and would be uncomfortable continuing. Babs had to gut James Bond to make Craig work in the role. The only way he can remain is if the soulless formula is continued.

What I really think it will come down to how long it takes to fix the MGM situation. The longer he is gone the easier it is to replace him. Now I think that Babs and Craig want to make at least one more movie together. For Craig its personally but I think if he can't get a commitment from them in the next 2 years he might walk away not to have that hanging over his neck.

But as I said the new owners make a lot of this up in the air. Depending how much it costs to buy the franchise the owners may want to start earning revenue back ASAP, a cheaper actor and small budget may be what the doctor ordered. In 2004 many thought as you did the Brozza would have to be back no matter who was in charge of MGMs half of the enterprise.

[stockslivevan]

Craig has expressed for a more looser kind of Bond film so I don't think he would be unhappy about a different direction. Before QOS came out he said he wanted the next one to have Bond relaxing on a beach for an hour with a martini.

[Blowfeld]

The Times of India Is trying to make the bookmaker story last. At least the Time (supposedly) did some interviewing.

The name's Bond
TNN, Feb 18, 2010, 12.00am IST
Even as Avatar hottie Sam Worthington is being touted as Daniel Craig’s replacement as James Bond, Hyderabad Times gets some Bollywood beauties to spell out their choices......

Neetu Chandra: Daniel Craig wasn’t really great in the last James Bond film. I am a great fan of the James Bond series and watch all of the films. Though Daniel is charming, I think he is a little short for the role. And change is needed, of course. I will not be able to name one actor who would be a better choice but I think Sam can be tried and he may do well for the role.

Anjana Sukhani: Can’t we have a double role where both these hotties play Bond at the same time? But if I must choose, then it has to be Sam Worthington. He was so good in Avatar, that now I don’t mind seeing him as the new James Bond.

Sonali Kulkarni: I think Sam Worthington is extremely hot and a good choice to play the next James Bond. Considering the popularity of the character and the hot actors who have played them, it’s going to be a tough task for him. But he has the perfect physique and attitude to play Bond.

Hansika Motwani: Avatar is the flavour of the season and Sam Worthington is the current heartthrob. I find him really cute. Right now he is the best choice to play Bond as he is young, suave and extremely good-looking.

Eesha Narang: For me, the quintessential James Bond has always been Sean Connery. Sam Worthington or any other new face for that matter cannot match the charm and grace of Connery. But if I had to pick someone, then it would have to be the suave and charismatic Shah Rukh Khan.

Mrinalini Sharma: I guess it would be Gerard Butler! He’s got all the ingredients to make a perfect Bond. He’s charming, can work his way with women and is awesome in action scenes. Just a little bit of polishing and he’d portray the role to perfection. It would be quite interesting to see Bond talk in Butler accent!

Divya Dutta: I would vote for Bradley Cooper. He is really hot! It’s good that the cast is being changed because people do get bored seeing the same actors again and again in the same series. It was Pierce Brosnan, then Daniel Craig and now there will be somebody else to watch out for as the famous Bond.

Sonal Chauhan: My choice for James Bond will always be Daniel Craig. His portrayal of the character was perfect. Craig has a raw sex appeal and is absolutely mesmerising.

(As told to Sarah Salvadore & Rupam Jain)

[Mazer Rackham]

Craig has expressed for a more looser kind of Bond film so I don't think he would be unhappy about a different direction. Before QOS came out he said he wanted the next one to have Bond relaxing on a beach for an hour with a martini.

No doubt he is ready to abandon the story arc started in CR problem is Craig can barely smile without looking in pain. A lighter looser style Bond is incongruent with how he has to play the role. He is also slagging off the previous movies implying Connery, Lazenby, or the rest sat around lounge lizarding. That's just insulting since the role has always been physically a demanding one, I dare say Lazenby probably had more of a work out on set than Craig.

Regardless I think they will lighten up on the direction, not only because he is Babs precious little boy and that is what he wants, but because it is that historically those wider appeal Bond movies have done better BO. New owners will be looking closely at that. Godspeed to them.