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Anthony Neilson · 02-11-2004, 12:23 PM

This story is appearing everywhere but, with so many contradictory elements, it sounds like typical chicanery from the Broccolis.

This happens everytime they're trying to negotiate a price with the main actor. Given that the last film did $500 million worldwide, Brosnan's probably asking for a bigger slice of the pie. So they leak a rumour that they're looking for someone else and sit back to watch the gossip fly.It's their way of reminding the actor that the character of Bond is bigger than the man who plays him.
They did the same thing with Roger Moore ; and it's not the first time it's happened with Brosnan either.

Brosnan will now release counter statements making out that he doesn't care and is ready to move on. Eventually, they'll come to an arrangement.

At least I hope so. Brosnan's a terrific Bond, but I still don't think any of his movies have done him justice. I'd love to see him make one as perfectly tuned to his persona as GOLDFINGER was to Connery's or THE SPY WHO LOVED ME was to Moore's.

Ludicrously, the quoted sources are saying that they think Brosnan, at 51, is "too old" for Bond, and they're citing their desire to bring in a MUCH younger Bond next. This is odd, because it's always been part of their philosophy that Bond should be in his mid-forties at least. But, whether or not Brosnan does the next one, I can see how this would make financial sense to them. The prospect of a more MTV friendly Bond is pretty horrifying.
That said, whilst they're touting names like Orlando Bloom and Colin Farrell, the firm favourite at the moment seems to be Hugh Jackman ; though whether he's likely to play ANOTHER franchise character on top of Woverine and (possibly) Van Helsing is debatable.

Back on the worrying side, the stories do seem to be a bit more boldly stated than usual ; some say quite definitely that they will not be " renewing (Brosnan's) option". If this is true - with the new one due to start shooting this year - it would hint at an enormous bust-up between Brosnan and the Broccolis (again, not unheard of).

Another eason cited for this non-renewal is that DIE ANOTHER DAY did so well, they don't see how Brosnan can top it. Which is a prety strange reason, I would say. Firstly, there's no reason why he wouldn't - each Bond he's made has done better than the last (I think). Secondly, at $500 mill, does he really NEED to top it ?

If there's any truth in this - and it sounds unlikely - then it's another sign that the Broccolis are becoming more and more obsessed with just raking in as much cash as possible. This will lead to the further Americanisation of the series, a move that can only damage the franchise by eroding its individuality.

I'll place a (small) bet that Brosnan will return one more time. And here's how a younger Bond could work ; set it in the 60s. And bring back Blofeld !

02-11-2004, 12:23 PM	#8 of 680
Anthony Neilson Member Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 04:51 PM Local Date: 11-23-2008 Posts: 848	This story is appearing everywhere but, with so many contradictory elements, it sounds like typical chicanery from the Broccolis. This happens everytime they're trying to negotiate a price with the main actor. Given that the last film did $500 million worldwide, Brosnan's probably asking for a bigger slice of the pie. So they leak a rumour that they're looking for someone else and sit back to watch the gossip fly.It's their way of reminding the actor that the character of Bond is bigger than the man who plays him. They did the same thing with Roger Moore ; and it's not the first time it's happened with Brosnan either. Brosnan will now release counter statements making out that he doesn't care and is ready to move on. Eventually, they'll come to an arrangement. At least I hope so. Brosnan's a terrific Bond, but I still don't think any of his movies have done him justice. I'd love to see him make one as perfectly tuned to his persona as GOLDFINGER was to Connery's or THE SPY WHO LOVED ME was to Moore's. Ludicrously, the quoted sources are saying that they think Brosnan, at 51, is "too old" for Bond, and they're citing their desire to bring in a MUCH younger Bond next. This is odd, because it's always been part of their philosophy that Bond should be in his mid-forties at least. But, whether or not Brosnan does the next one, I can see how this would make financial sense to them. The prospect of a more MTV friendly Bond is pretty horrifying. That said, whilst they're touting names like Orlando Bloom and Colin Farrell, the firm favourite at the moment seems to be Hugh Jackman ; though whether he's likely to play ANOTHER franchise character on top of Woverine and (possibly) Van Helsing is debatable. Back on the worrying side, the stories do seem to be a bit more boldly stated than usual ; some say quite definitely that they will not be " renewing (Brosnan's) option". If this is true - with the new one due to start shooting this year - it would hint at an enormous bust-up between Brosnan and the Broccolis (again, not unheard of). Another eason cited for this non-renewal is that DIE ANOTHER DAY did so well, they don't see how Brosnan can top it. Which is a prety strange reason, I would say. Firstly, there's no reason why he wouldn't - each Bond he's made has done better than the last (I think). Secondly, at $500 mill, does he really NEED to top it ? If there's any truth in this - and it sounds unlikely - then it's another sign that the Broccolis are becoming more and more obsessed with just raking in as much cash as possible. This will lead to the further Americanisation of the series, a move that can only damage the franchise by eroding its individuality. I'll place a (small) bet that Brosnan will return one more time. And here's how a younger Bond could work ; set it in the 60s. And bring back Blofeld ! I\'ve been going to bed early . . .