Talk:Casino Royale (2006 film)/Archive 1

message: Eventually, I feel that this article should be melded into the Casino Royale book article which also covers the 1954 TV and 1967 spoof versions. For now, I think the 2006 movie article stands on its own until the movie comes out. 23skidoo 22:35, 3 Feb 2005 (UTC)
thread_title: The novel article

message: On April 6, 2005, news sources are reporting that Daniel Craig has been picked by EON productions to be the next James Bond. But this is still unofficial. Therefore, until further notice, all references to Craig should only be made in the unconfirmed reports section. Zzyzx11 21:27, 6 Apr 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: Since the hunt for a new Bond has reached Scarlett O'Hara proportions, I think it's fair to note in this article when notable news sources report that someone is in the running (as opposed to website rumors which could be just BS), but until EON makes the official announcement (which guaranteed will be accompanied by much fanfare), I agree everything on this issue needs to be kept in unconfirmed reports. EON will not sign a new Bond and then keep it quiet. Heck, I seem to recall the media being invited to cover Brosnan signing his contract. When a new Bond is announced, we'll know it, and we won't have to rely on a website to let us know, either. 23skidoo 17:24, 7 Apr 2005 (UTC)

text: Is anyone else reminded of how, in the original Casino Royale, everyone was James Bond?  Life imitates art.  --Robotech_Master 03:49, 3 May 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  Daniel Craig 

message: Y'know, I'm getting the feeling that if Campbell, Haggis and the producers don't choose a Bond actor soon, and if they don't choose someone considered "bankable" that Sony could well put out the edict that it be Brosnan or no one. It wouldn't be the first time a Bond film had to be rewritten from scratch just prior to production -- I recall GoldenEye had to be revamped at the 11th hour when True Lies used the same basic plotline. As with all rumors, including the one involving Craig, I put no stock in any of these reports until EON makes the announcement, but they have to make the call soon, otherwise I think Sony could end up giving Brosnan an offer he can't refuse and say to heck with this prequel stuff. (Actually I wouldn't be surprised if Sony doesn't already have misgivings as prequels for Star Trek and Jack Ryan tanked, Paramount is balking at a proposal for a prequel Trek film, and even the Star Wars "prequels" - though still massively successful - didn't set the world on fire as expected.) 23skidoo 21:57, 22 September 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: I don't believe Brosnan will happen. It's possible, but I just don't see EON giving in. I'd go so far as to say that if Brosnan returns, Campbell will walk and the film will be delayed yet again to 2007. I really don't know anymore, I stopped really caring since like May. I just hope they sign someone soon. Getting real tired of all this crap. K1Bond007 01:11, 23 September 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  Brosnan

message: "If chosen, Visnjic would become the first non-Anglophone actor to play Bond."
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Sean is Scottish, George is a Kiwi, Timothy is Welsh and Pierce is Irish. Only Roger Moore could be described as 'Anglo'. Fergananim 09:07, 28 September 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: I looked it up in the dictionary before using the word. Anglophone means a native English speaker which applies to all the previous actors. Visnjic is not a native English speaker so therefore he cannot be described as an Anglophone though he no doubt is fluent otherwise he wouldn't have been cast in ER yet alone be a finalist for Bond. 23skidoo 14:38, 28 September 2005 (UTC)
thread_title: Huh???

message: With the decision on the next Bond imminent (one tabloid thus far recently cofirming), we should think about what to do with the timeline and replacement Bond search stuff. Obviously a lot of it is garbage, but I don't think all of it needs to be removed. I'm thinking we should make a fairly sized  section on it (obviously smaller than what it is) and mention some of the bigger names that were actually screentested and considered for the role. Anybody have any thoughts on this? K1Bond007 16:10, 11 October 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: I think it might be worth keeping the list of the more reputable actors considered for the role, but I agree the section will need to be sliced. There's no need to include any of the "will he or won't he" still about Brosnan beyond maybe one since reference. I think a section on the search is worth keeping since this thing rivaled the search for Scarlet O'Hara. 23skidoo 20:58, 11 October 2005 (UTC)
thread_title: Bond search future