Author Topic: A black James Bond , would it bother you? (Read 12174 times)

a bunch of black actors come to mind that would be potential. i have no problem with it

u guys who oppose the idea of black bond probably think that a black james bond would turn the james bond franchise into a world star hip hop meme, but it's not so, it could actually make the serie darker, more sinister while staying true to the already fictive story

but a female bond would be abomination

Henda · « **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:29:34 AM »

Never watched a James Bond film so no

Rambone · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:34:21 AM »

There's already been a black Bond. His name was Darnell Bond

SuperTed · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:34:40 AM »

It wouldn't work. It would be like remaking The A-Team and having Mr T being played as a white man.

Bond is a upper class, white British male. Tom Hiddleston is the best choice to replace Craig.

phreak · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:35:49 AM »

Quote from: devilsmile on April 04, 2016, 05:27:46 AM

a bunch of black actors come to mind that would be potential. i have no problem with it

u guys who oppose the idea of black bond probably think that a black james bond would turn the james bond franchise into a world star hip hop meme, but it's not so, it could actually make the serie darker, more sinister while staying true to the already fictive story

but a female bond would be abomination

For the record: I do not oppose a black Bond. As you say, it's fiction. Would I worry about it becoming Rush Hour VII? Yes. Idris Elba? Good choice. Chris Tucker? Hell no.

hench · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:48:49 AM »

That's not how bond was written, I hate how things have to be altered just to please certain groups. If they want a black lead in a spy movie just make a new character.
I think idris Elba would suit that kind of role, he'd probably make a good bond but he doesn't fit the profile.
Same with Blade for example he is black and that's how it should stay, there's no need to mess with existing characters just to avoid upsetting people.

CalvinH · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:52:26 AM »

Quote from: hench on April 04, 2016, 05:48:49 AM

That's not how bond was written, I hate how things have to be altered just to please certain groups. If they want a black lead in a spy movie just make a new character.
I think idris Elba would suit that kind of role, he'd probably make a good bond but he doesn't fit the profile.
Same with Blade for example he is black and that's how it should stay, there's no need to mess with existing characters just to avoid upsetting people.

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Kwon_2 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2016, 06:06:29 AM »

Although, a James Bond-movie with Melvin Goodrum would be hilarious.

Genre wouldn't be action or thriller though, but comedy / scatporn / documentary

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rocket · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2016, 06:09:44 AM »

No, not really.

It's not like James Bond is particularly sacred, anymore.

Nothing is sacred, these days - You can hyperspace through shields ;

drkaje · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2016, 06:11:28 AM »

People's reactions would be amusing but it wouldn't bother me. It's a movie, FFS!

I'm as sick of nerds whining about comic book and fictional characters being modified as I am of PC bullshit demanding everyone be included.

Army of One · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2016, 06:11:39 AM »

Quote from: SuperTed on April 04, 2016, 05:34:40 AM

It wouldn't work. It would be like remaking The A-Team and having Mr T being played as a white man.

Bond is a upper class, white British male. Tom Hiddleston is the best choice to replace Craig.

Dan Stevens would be my choice, already has the upper class bit nailed, if this movie ever makes it on Brit free tv prime time like hiddlestons latest show, people will be going mad for him to be bond.doing American accent here

drkaje · « **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2016, 06:24:51 AM »

Let's be real: No one would accept James Bonds' attitude from a black character. People would perceive it as too arrogant. They'd have to dumb things down so people would feel comfortable by writing the character more humble, obedient, make some of the outcomes appear lucky, and throw in humor for scenarios where he was mentally superior.

rocket · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2016, 06:28:21 AM »

Quote from: drkaje on April 04, 2016, 06:24:51 AM

Let's be real: No one would accept James Bonds' attitude from a black character. People would perceive it as too arrogant. They'd have to dumb things down so people would feel comfortable by writing the character more humble, obedient, make some of the outcomes appear lucky, and throw in humor for scenarios where he was mentally superior.

You mean the racist people wouldn't.

Everybody would have already seen Idris Elba doing that type of thing in other movies..

He was fairly imperious in The Wire for a long time.