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You heard me. I don't much care who the next James Bond is if it isn't this guy, because nobody could stand up to this exception apart from a Sean Connery brought in from the past which is unlikely. In fact, to further support my argument, this is a million and four reasons* why Stephen Fry should be the next James Bond.

1: He's Stephen Fry (http://ffmedia.ign.com/drwho/pics/fry.jpg). 'nuff said.
2: He'd bring a whole new interpretation to the phrase "Bond Girl".
3: Just think, for a second, of the awesomeness of Stephen Fry. You're feeling all warm inside now. It's perfectly natural, don't worry. Now think of this feeling lasting for 2 hours.
4: Think of the GLORY of the inevitable Bond Game with the digital visage of Stephen Fry, and the startled cries of a million prejudiced little boys as they see his "love interest"... it brings me tears.
5:He's still Stephen Fry.


Are you convinced yet? If not, you are clearly dead inside.

Now. Sign my petition.

official petition to her majesty the queen to have Stephen Fry cast as the next James Bond

Signatories
Jordaxias player.
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The Mindsets player (God, apparently)
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*may not actually be a million and four reasons

signs

"I'm signing. You should too."

- Praetonia's Player

/signed

Simply because of the awesome arguement you made... well done.

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that aughta do it!

good arguement. Maybe consider starting you own storyline/character.
Bond fans have a certain image of how James Bond should be portrayed. I dont feel this person would live up to that image.

God will sign.

good arguement. Maybe consider starting you own storyline/character.
Bond fans have a certain image of how James Bond should be portrayed. I dont feel this person would live up to that image.

English: Check
Suave: Check
Sophisticated: Check
Cool and collected: Check
Charmer of the womenfolk: perhaps not. But there's gotta be some backwash, regardless of whether he will take them up on their advances. I love Stephen Fry.

Stephen Fry is not just well suited to playing Bond... he's the closest to the real thing in life! Except for that little detail which I'm deliberately making a big thing of even though it really isn't.

You may consider this, official signed in the name of Blackadder fans around the globe!
*signs*

English: Check
Suave: Check
Sophisticated: Check
Cool and collected: Check
Charmer of the womenfolk: perhaps not. But there's gotta be some backwash, regardless of whether he will take them up on their advances. I love Stephen Fry.

Stephen Fry is not just well suited to playing Bond... he's the closest to the real thing in life! Except for that little detail which I'm deliberately making a big thing of even though it really isn't.


I clearly understand the little detail. It is a big thing among Bond fans. Will we have different opening images swimming and gyrating the backrounds?
I dont see any reason to want to make such a contrasting change.
I wont use the word "spoil", because I respect Mr.Fry as a human being and dont intend to demean him.
Do you get me? There is no disrespect or sarcasm intended here at all. Just a desire to keep the Bond character like Sean Connery or Pierce Brosnan.
I think Roger Moore already mucked it up enough under his reign.

I'll sign

I clearly understand the little detail. It is a big thing among Bond fans. Will we have different opening images swimming and gyrating the backrounds?
I dont see any reason to want to make such a contrasting change.
I wont use the word "spoil", because I respect Mr.Fry as a human being and dont intend to demean him.
Do you get me? There is no disrespect or sarcasm intended here at all. Just a desire to keep the Bond character like Sean Connery or Pierce Brosnan.
I think Roger Moore already mucked it up enough under his reign.


oh, you mean playing for jokes? Nonsense. We'd simply instruct him not to, and his professionalism will guide him through, surely does it.

And yes, I think it'd be supercool if there were different images swimming and gyrating in the backgrounds. Guys have had 20-odd bond movies designed to entice them... would it be so wrong to give women just one intro sequence? I don't see why not.
Besides, I always thought that Bond, under Connery and Brosnan, "doth protest too much."... like he's got something to hide.

*signs*

he was born about five miles down the road from here. i go past his old house regularily.

*signs*

*holds sign saying "Law 4 Bond"*

*holds sign saying "Law 4 Bond"*

Law? I'm assuming Jude Law... right?

this Jude Law? (http://flawless.free.fr/rarefrylaw.jpg)

Why settle for second best? :D

He can be the bond girl.

English: Check



Bond wasn't English. He was half-Scot, half-Swiss.

Bond wasn't English. He was half-Scot, half-Swiss.
Really? Always thought Bond was supposed to be the epitome of the English gentleman. I suppose it doesn't necessarily make it necessary for him to be English, but never mind.

Really? Always thought Bond was supposed to be the epitome of the English gentleman. I suppose it doesn't necessarily make it necessary for him to be English, but never mind.

Yup. From his obituary from the novel You Only Live Twice -

"James Bond was born of a Scottish father, Andrew Bond of Glencoe, and a Swiss mother, Monique Delacroix, from the Canton de Vaud."

I will sign this. Fry forever!

one of my friends said he would be better doing some sort of Bond parody

one of my friends said he would be better doing some sort of Bond parody


Burn them..... I mean, nothing. Ignore that. Yes, good idea. But he should also be the next Bond. That way, twice as much Stephen Fry will be on the TV.

While I agree that Stephen Fry is a comedic genius, he's not right for James Bond. In point of fact, he's rather got the "Roger Moore disease" in that he is well past thirty (James Bond's age in the books).

Besides, then they'd need to have Hugh Laurie in there somewhere, and well... it would end up more like the parody Casino Royale than anything else.

While I agree that Stephen Fry is a comedic genius, he's not right for James Bond. In point of fact, he's rather got the "Roger Moore disease" in that he is well past thirty (James Bond's age in the books).

Besides, then they'd need to have Hugh Laurie in there somewhere, and well... it would end up more like the parody Casino Royale than anything else.

I disagree on principle. :D

Hugh Laurie would be a must. He'd be good as M, Q, or Moneypenny... just fling out Judy Dench, John Cleese, or Samantha Bond for a movie and bring them back in a bit.

You know what's on TV right now that I'm missing? Jeeves and Wooster, one of the finest comedies ever. I wish I was watching it, but ns is holding me tight right now.

More signed than you can handle.

oh come on. the bond franchise is extremely tired but thats no reason to stomp it into the ground

it needs 2 things

john woo to direct

and

clive owen to play bond. we need a new tough sexy man worth looking at.

*signs*

OH dear lord, that is the most fantastic suggestion I have ever heard.

But think of the controversy! I mean- who has ever heard of a gay British agent! It's simply beyond the pail of my imagination.

Dear gosh, I shall sign!

*sign*

I have a long term dream, nay, ambition to be Stephen Frys' toy boy. Would he not make the greatest sugar daddy ever?

Wait, i feel like i'm being very stupid here but is Stephen Fry gay? I mean, I http://www.penny-arcade.com/forums/images/smiles/icon_heartbeat.gif Stephen so i just thought i would have know about that ages ago.

*signs*

Last i heard he had given up on sex altogether, but what do i know?

Wait, i feel like i'm being very stupid here but is Stephen Fry gay? I mean, I http://www.penny-arcade.com/forums/images/smiles/icon_heartbeat.gif Stephen so i just thought i would have know about that ages ago.

*signs*

Last i heard he had given up on sex altogether, but what do i know?


He is, indeed. I heard he's given up sex too, but I think he just needs the right man. Namely, me.

While I agree that Stephen Fry is a comedic genius, he's not right for James Bond. In point of fact, he's rather got the "Roger Moore disease" in that he is well past thirty (James Bond's age in the books).

Thirty-ish... He was born in 1924, and the novels came out between '53 and '64, and his obituary confirms that he was married in '62, the incidents surrounding which were related in a book published in '63. So we can say that the original novels cover him from the ages of 28-ish to 40-ish.

Anybody want to argue for a chronologically correct 81 year old Bond?

Wait, i feel like i'm being very stupid here but is Stephen Fry gay?

No, and neither are Morrisey or Michael Stipe.

Thirty-ish... He was born in 1924, and the novels came out between '53 and '64, and his obituary confirms that he was married in '62, the incidents surrounding which were related in a book published in '63. So we can say that the original novels cover him from the ages of 28-ish to 40-ish.

Anybody want to argue for a chronologically correct 81 year old Bond?

Michael Douglas. At least he can get the girls.

Yay, I'm signing for Stephen Fry. Why not first gay bond.
Or alternatively 81 year old Bond. Has a frame with lazer guns, wheelchair with an ejector seat. Could be a good minimalist sort of film a la Andy Warhol "Empire". Plot: James Bond never goes out for fear of falling and Social Services won't take him shopping. Mission to fight his way through the heavy document of biblical proportions to apply for attendance allowance so he can pay for someone to take him shopping.

no, hes to old and his features are to soft/pudgy looking. he doesnt look like bond at all.

Yay, I'm signing for Stephen Fry. Why not first gay bond.
Or alternatively 81 year old Bond. Has a frame with lazer guns, wheelchair with an ejector seat. Could be a good minimalist sort of film a la Andy Warhol "Empire". Plot: James Bond never goes out for fear of falling and Social Services won't take him shopping. Mission to fight his way through the heavy document of biblical proportions to apply for attendance allowance so he can pay for someone to take him shopping.


'James Bond

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MEANS-TESTING!'

Only some kind of mad person would disagree.

Fry for Bond, thats a fantastic idea.....

Scene 1) Good morning James, you've to see Q immediately.

(Bond): Thank you Mr moneypenny. May I say thats a particularly fetching shirt and tie you're wearing.

(Mr Moneypenny): Ohh, James!!

SEE BOND IN HIS LATEST ADVENTURE........ALL THE QUEENS MEN

Law? I'm assuming Jude Law... right?

this Jude Law? (http://flawless.free.fr/rarefrylaw.jpg)

Why settle for second best? :D

He can be the bond girl.

That's a great idea :D

Totally signed. He has the perfect wit & charm.

Consider my name signed in gigantic bold, 42 point helvetica.

No, and neither are Morrisey or Michael Stipe.

Since I have no idea who Michael Stipe is and only a vague memory of who Morrisey might me, that is kind of lost on me. No matter though, this thread has cleared things up.

*signs* Yay!

Hey, I loved Blackadder. I loved him in Gormenghast and Gosford Park.

But Bond? No way!

* He's only 4 years younger than Pierce Brosnan... which means, he's already too old.

* Roger Moore was bad enough for the series. We don't need another "comical" Bond...

Hey, I loved Blackadder. I loved him in Gormenghast and Gosford Park.

But Bond? No way!

* He's only 4 years younger than Pierce Brosnan... which means, he's already too old.

* Roger Moore was bad enough for the series. We don't need another "comical" Bond...


I agree. I didn't like Moore. Which is why I'd insist that Fry be serious. I can't think of a better man for the job.

I agree. I didn't like Moore. Which is why I'd insist that Fry be serious. I can't think of a better man for the job.


How about... Jack Davenport?
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0202603/

How about... Jack Davenport?
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0202603/

Jack Davenport is officially second choice. But Fry.... FRY!
you can't say you wouldn't be impressed, even a little. if not, I stand by my assertation that you are dead inside. Even if you don't agree with his appointment, can I at least get you to admit, that if he played it seriously, he wouldn't be the worst Bond ever?

By a happy coincidence I'm currently reading Fry's autobiography. Anyway, petition signed.

Though I think he'd be wasted on Bond - all of that silly business of dangling from cable cars would be rather beneath him, I think. I really see him as a gentlemanly, impeturbable sort of secret agent, fighting with more of a ruthless efficiency than Bond. Less punch-to-the-jaw, more fountain-pen-to-the-eye.

Jack Davenport is officially second choice. But Fry.... FRY!
you can't say you wouldn't be impressed, even a little. if not, I stand by my assertation that you are dead inside. Even if you don't agree with his appointment, can I at least get you to admit, that if he played it seriously, he wouldn't be the worst Bond ever?

He might be able to pull it off, but I still think he's too old already.

Bond Commandment #1: There have only been 4 Bonds: Connery, Moore, Brosnan, and Lazenby. Thou shalt not speak the name of the Anti-Bond.

He might be able to pull it off, but I still think he's too old already.

Bond Commandment #1: There have only been 4 Bonds: Connery, Moore, Brosnan, and Lazenby. Thou shalt not speak the name of the Anti-Bond.

Having not seen his films recently, I have to ask: what makes him the "Anti-Bond"?

Having not seen his films recently, I have to ask: what makes him the "Anti-Bond"?

Go watch Dr. No, then go watch License to Kill. :eek:

Think it's a fab idea, but wrong. The new Bond movie is actually based on a twenty-something Bond(it's the start of the series effectively), so only actors under thirty will be considered. Fry would make a top Q, but is no way near dashing enough to make Bond. How do I know this? me to know...

(Bond researcher)

Philip J. Fry for James Bond!!!!!!
Yeah!
"What about 'What'?"

Philip J. Fry for James Bond!!!!!!
Yeah!
"What about 'What'?"

That's incredibly amusing. the only problem is that his Bond girl (Leela) wouldn't go out with him. And that tends to throw a spanner in the works.


But at least we know who the villain would be! MOM!

I still stand by my Stephen Fry for Bond, though.

no,no,no, Gordon the Goffer all the way

Mind you poor Gordon would need an assistant to operate him, o well I sure the magic of cinema could find away around this.

I suggest the Eric Bana become the next Bond. Well you don't want to question Hollywood. Maybe Stephen Fry has a sexy British accent.

I suggest the Eric Bana become the next Bond. Well you don't want to question Hollywood. Maybe Stephen Fry has a sexy British accent.

perhaps he does lol

A gay Bond would be the ultimate. Could you imagine the look on the conservatives when he seduces a man instead of a woman? That would be hilarious. Hell, I'll sign it.

Stephen Fry is awesome, but alas we must return to real life. Hollywood will take out a new clone from their freezer and replace Brosnan with it. Sadly.

I think that the books have since a long time exceeded the scope of the books. In fact the name is almost the only thing that remains. I have only read one of Fleming's books and it sucked. It was Thunderball(direct translation of the Swedish title, it was years ago!).

Anyway:

Stephen Fry for Bond!

Hugh Laurie for sidekick!