BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Role in Bond film 2014

**Posted by Davina** September 25, 2012 10:56 am

There is a report in the NME today that Benedict is reportedly in the running to play a villain in the 24th 007 movie which is due in 2014, opposite Daniel Craig.

www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/sherlock-star-benedict-cumberbatch-to-play-bond-v/287247

**Posted by NW16XE** September 25, 2012 11:18 am

Davina wrote:
There is a report in the NME today that Benedict is reportedly in the running to play a villain in the 24th 007 movie which is due in 2014, opposite Daniel Craig.

www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/sherlock-star-benedict-cumberbatch-to-play-bond-v/287247

Oh my, I think we have a genuine Movie Star on our hands. I hope being the It boy won't interfere with Sherlock continuing. Obviously I am torn between being pleased for BC and jealous that everyone gets a piece of him now, not just Moftiss.

**Posted by SusiGo** September 25, 2012 11:21 am

Well, so he's turning into the classic baddie? As an antidote I shall have to watch PE all over again.

**Posted by Mattlocked** September 25, 2012 11:25 am

Thank god as a villain. Was a bit afraid of a second Pierce Brosnan.

By mistake I just found a German article concerning Bond:
http://www.klatsch-tratsch.de/2012/09/24/benedict-cumberbatch-als-bosewicht-im-nachsten-bond-film/131179

**Posted by NW16XE** September 25, 2012 11:30 am

Perish the thought!

**Posted by SusiGo** September 25, 2012 12:08 pm

As long as they don't do anything too terrible to his looks like gruesome scars or shaving off his hair - let the villain come.

**Posted by Davina** September 25, 2012 12:08 pm

German article says pretty much the same as the English version but where did they get the bit that he is playing Khan in the next Str Trek movie from? I thought that idea had been dealt with ages ago.

However...Daniel and Benedict in the same film and even sharing scenes..ooooo!

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**Posted by NW16XE** September 25, 2012 1:12 pm

**Posted by SusiGo** September 25, 2012 1:21 pm

In Germany information on Benedict isn't as comprehensive and exact as in Britain … or in this forum …

**Posted by Mattlocked** September 25, 2012 1:43 pm

As the page is called "klatsch-tratsch" I wouldn't pay too much attention on every bit.
It's translated nothing else but "rumours"

**Posted by Sam** September 25, 2012 7:10 pm

Oh, interesting. It's not on his imdb yet so we'll see. I'm not opposed - villains are my favorite.

Davina wrote:
However...Daniel and Benedict in the same film and even sharing scenes..ooooo!

Sounds good to me

**Posted by veecee** September 26, 2012 1:12 am

I wouldn't want him to get type-cast as a villain by Hollywood. It has happened to some good actors.

**Posted by Sherli Bakerst** September 26, 2012 2:10 am

Mattlocked wrote:
Was a bit afraid of a second Pierce Brosnan.

What's wrong with Pierce Brosnan?!?!? I like Pierce Brosnan. And I loved Pierce Brosnan in Remington Steele! (So much so that I videotaped all the episodes--and still have them.)

I do agree with Veecee that I hope he doesn't get typecast as a villain, nor as someone who only does historical dramas.

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**Posted by Wholocked** September 26, 2012 2:52 am

Sam wrote:
Oh, interesting. It's not on his imdb yet so we'll see. I'm not opposed - villains are my favorite.

No, because it's just a rumour.

**Posted by Sam** September 26, 2012 5:24 am

Wholocked wrote:
Sam wrote:
Oh, interesting. It's not on his imdb yet so we'll see. I'm not opposed - villains are my favorite.
No, because it's just a rumour.

Yeah, that's what I meant when I said "we'll see" but I should have just said "therefore a rumor", heh.

veecee wrote:
I wouldn't want him to get type-cast as a villain by Hollywood. It has happened to some good actors.

I thought this too and if he's in two major films as the villain, that would likely happen. I just love baddies so much, haha...But, for non-selfish purposes it probably wouldn't be for the best for him. Who knows...

**Posted by Mattlocked** September 26, 2012 6:06 am

Sherli Bakerst wrote:
Mattlocked wrote:
Was a bit afraid of a second Pierce Brosnan.
What's wrong with Pierce Brosnan?!?!? I like Pierce Brosnan. And I loved Pierce Brosnan in Remington Steele! (So much so that I videotaped all the episodes--and still have them.)

I do agree with Veecee that I hope he doesn't get typecast as a villain, nor as someone who only does historical dramas.

Pierce Brosnan is "too beautiful" for me. Not enough edges. Always the perfect look. BORING!

**Posted by SusiGo** September 26, 2012 6:37 am

I hope that people appreciate his versatility. I think there are few parts he couldn't play. And he's intelligent enough to choose his work accordingly - a musical on a London stage and a Bond villain next and some Sherlock in between. And I wouldn't mind to see him in some really good period drama once in a while.

**Posted by Davina** September 26, 2012 6:54 am

There is a tendency for British actors to be cast as villains in Hollywood films like the adorabubble Mr. Rickman. James Bond is howeve an iconic British brand and I think Benedict would make a wonderful villain. I am sure he will branch out into other roles and Sherlock is a good guy. I think it would be the role that would appeal to him. Villains are such fun to play.

**Posted by Davina** September 26, 2012 9:56 am

This piece in the Radio Times made me smile, plus there is an opportunity to vote.

www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-09-25/would-benedict-cumberbatch-make-a-good-james-bond-villain

**Posted by Sherli Bakerst** September 26, 2012 11:23 pm

Thanks, Mattlocked, for explaining. I'll certainly grant you Pierce Brosnan is good-looking!