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Hamm as James Bond - would be a good fit I think


I've just read a rumour that Jon Hamm is being considered as a contender for James Bond once Craig is finished with him. I don't know if this is just wishful thinking from some rabid fans at this point, but I think Jon Hamm would be an ideal choice as James Bond if the producers get a new one for the next film. He has the height, look, and demeanor of classic Bond, but could be a little darker which would keep the newer fans happy. He might seem a little long in the tooth agewise but both Moore and Brosnan were in their early 40's when they signed on as Bond so I think he would still be feasible. And besides Bond is normally supposed to be a more seasoned agent, although Craig took it back to his earlier days, so I think his age would be more or less right. And the distractors who said he has to be British, most of the previous Bonds weren't from mainland England. Plus remember that Albert Broccoli offered Burt Reynolds, James Brolin, Adam West, and Christopher Reeve, all Americans, the role of James Bond at certain points so he was definitely not averse to picking an American for the role if they had the right look and demeanor. They might go with an unknown, but I would rather Hamm take the role if they decide on a name actor.

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I absolutely love it. He'd be insanely perfect as Bond!

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I could see that as a good choice.

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Sorry, Bond has to be played by a Brit, but he would be a great Derek Flint or Alexander Mundy.

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George Lazenby was Australian.

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He'd be great as Bond if he could do the accent

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Hamm is the only American I'd buy as 007. All others need not apply.

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I agree.

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Show me flabby Hamm in either a fight scene or a love scene, and snort laugh how pathetic he is. He has the masculinity of a wet sweat sock. He has the muscularity of a loofa. In terms of sex appeal, he’s like Lip in Shameless, where there’s a note in the script that the guy is sexy, and that’s it.

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Hamm is neither masculine nor sexy, huh...? I think some people might disagree with you.

Like 99% of women and gay guys on the planet.

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Why would I give a damn about the majority?

The majority is almost always wrong.

I prefer elitism. James Bond is elite.

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And a good actor, like Hamm, can play elite quite well.

You don't have to care about the majority. Be your own person, go your own way, and be right or wrong in that basis, of course.

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Yep, just slap him between two slices of white bread with butter and some English mustard and you're good to go.

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Hasn't it been noted that the younger Jon Hamm (say in his Mad Men prime) looked very much like..Timothy Dalton?

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