I’ve found the reaction to the announcement of Daniel Craig as the next James Bond somewhat astonishing for its negativity. “Worst Bond ever!” “Can EON pick someone worse?” “Surely [Actor X] would have been a better choice!” Anyone who thinks that Craig is a poor choice for Bond, consider this–<\/p>\n
We could have had Adam West as James Bond.
\nWe could have had James Brolin as James Bond.<\/p>\n
Adam West, best known for his role as television’s Batman, was one of the leading contenders to replace Sean Connery when the actor left after You Only Live Twice<\/i>. Brolin, best known as Barbra Streisand’s husband, signed a contract and moved to London to film Octopussy<\/i>, only to have Roger Moore agree to contractual terms with EON on the last possible day.<\/p>\n
I think Craig will do a fine job. The main criticism of him I’ve seen is his appearance–he’s a harder looking sort than any of the other Bond actors. But we forget–the literary Bond was had a cruel face and grey eyes–he wasn’t an attractive man.<\/p>\n
Give the man his due. Give him his shot. His film is still a year away. :bond:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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