Next James Bond?

[royle]

I have no problem with 'Charlie Chan' being played by bi racial person of Chinese decent.

Why bi racial of chinese decent? Why couldn't Idris Elba play him?

 

[SWP's back]

In this current incarnation; I agree.

But, Bill, this is a FICTIONAL character.

In the current re-examining of 'Sherlock Holmes', played by Jonny Lee Miller in the series "Elementary", 'Holmes' is pretty much a tattooed former smack head and 'Watson' is a woman.

It took a short while to get used to but, actually, it has opened up a new and interesting dynamic.

This is all I've been saying to the Dinosaur.

you should always respect the creator's wishes.

If Bond is deemed as white by Fleming, then he should stay white.

I don't agree with physical appearances of characters being drastically changed just to suit a TV committee, it's disrespectful to the original creator of the character imo.

Why was Daniel Radcliffe chosen as Harry Potter? because he looked liked the description of Harry Potter in the books.

It's not difficult, and there's nothing wrong with it, and before you call it a racist issue plenty on here who have commented on this thread and other similar threads have also criticised Tom Cruise for taking that Jack Reacher role(or whatever he's called).

There's nothing more to it than respecting somebody else's work.

Regardless of whether an author has written from an original standpoint, the ownership will change at some point, which is the right of that owner to explore what they want from that ownership.

It's like buying the rights to a song; if you want to explore new parameters of what that song can hold, you can. Some may like it, some won't.

The point is, things are open for exploration and interpretation and you may well find a classic from such a search instead of repeating the melody...

Thus a chat between Elba and the Broccoli family and not anyone else.

Not really.

Yes really.

no, not really. The same as the way he uses a car rather than a horse and cart.

 

[Challenger1978]

be nice gang.

bond is white btw.

In this current incarnation; I agree.

But, Bill, this is a FICTIONAL character.

In the current re-examining of 'Sherlock Holmes', played by Jonny Lee Miller in the series "Elementary", 'Holmes' is pretty much a tattooed former smack head and 'Watson' is a woman.

It took a short while to get used to but, actually, it has opened up a new and interesting dynamic.

This is all I've been saying to the Dinosaur.

Use of drugs

Holmes occasionally uses addictive drugs, especially when lacking stimulating cases. He believes the use of cocaine stimulates his brain when it is not in use. He is a habitual user of cocaine, which he injects in a seven-per-cent solution using a special syringe that he keeps in a leather case. Holmes is also an occasional user of morphine but expressed strong disapproval on visiting an opium den. These drugs were legal in late 19th-century England. Both Watson and Holmes are serial tobacco users, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Holmes is an expert at identifying tobacco-ash residues, having penned a monograph on the subject.

Dr. Watson strongly disapproves of his friend's cocaine habit, describing it as the detective's "only vice" and expressing concern over its possible effect on Holmes's mental health and superior intellect.[19][20] In later stories, Watson claims to have "weaned" Holmes off drugs. Even so, according to his doctor friend, Holmes remains an addict whose habit is "not dead, but merely sleeping".[21]

 

[Bigga]

I have no problem with 'Charlie Chan' being played by bi racial person of Chinese decent.

Why bi racial of chinese decent? Why couldn't Idris Elba play him?

He could.

A far descendant; an adopted kid from birth; married into the family.

Many exceptions to a rule.

Like has been said, it just takes a little imagination.


Which some people clearly lack...

 

[Scottyboi]

You have become a proper cringe worthy poster, same old recycled shit its like watching 'The Masters' some great footballers who have become old,tired and worn. Bigga in race thread shocker, it got old really quickly. Try talking about your old pornstar doorman days they were entertaining.

 

[Bigga]

You have become a proper cringe worthy poster, same old recycled shit its like watching 'The Masters' some great footballers who have become old,tired and worn. Bigga in race thread shocker, it got old really quickly. Try talking about your old pornstar doorman days they were entertaining.

Not sure what you actually bring to the table, Scottyboi.

The last interesting thing you contributed was...

Erm...




Wait, it's almost there...









Bear with me whilst I flick through the past 7 years...

 

[Scottyboi]

You have become a proper cringe worthy poster, same old recycled shit its like watching 'The Masters' some great footballers who have become old,tired and worn. Bigga in race thread shocker, it got old really quickly. Try talking about your old pornstar doorman days they were entertaining.

Not sure what you actually bring to the table, Scottyboi.

The last interesting thing you contributed was...

Erm...




Wait, it's almost there...









Bear with me whilst I flick through the past 7 years...

Hahahaa I'm off out for abit now, but you can sit their talking shit about how you was a 5ft 3 doorman again. Or how the persecution of black people throughout history has left you insecure and miserable.

 

[Challenger1978]

In this current incarnation; I agree.

But, Bill, this is a FICTIONAL character.

In the current re-examining of 'Sherlock Holmes', played by Jonny Lee Miller in the series "Elementary", 'Holmes' is pretty much a tattooed former smack head and 'Watson' is a woman.

It took a short while to get used to but, actually, it has opened up a new and interesting dynamic.

This is all I've been saying to the Dinosaur.

Use of drugs

Holmes occasionally uses addictive drugs, especially when lacking stimulating cases. He believes the use of cocaine stimulates his brain when it is not in use. He is a habitual user of cocaine, which he injects in a seven-per-cent solution using a special syringe that he keeps in a leather case. Holmes is also an occasional user of morphine but expressed strong disapproval on visiting an opium den. These drugs were legal in late 19th-century England. Both Watson and Holmes are serial tobacco users, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Holmes is an expert at identifying tobacco-ash residues, having penned a monograph on the subject.

Dr. Watson strongly disapproves of his friend's cocaine habit, describing it as the detective's "only vice" and expressing concern over its possible effect on Holmes's mental health and superior intellect.[19][20] In later stories, Watson claims to have "weaned" Holmes off drugs. Even so, according to his doctor friend, Holmes remains an addict whose habit is "not dead, but merely sleeping".[21]

eh ? sherlock is Fiction

Bigga mentioned that in Elementary (great tv show btw) that Sherlock Holmes was a tattoed ex smack head. I was just pointing out that the character Sherlock Holmes has always been a bit of a druggie.

 

[Bigga]

You have become a proper cringe worthy poster, same old recycled shit its like watching 'The Masters' some great footballers who have become old,tired and worn. Bigga in race thread shocker, it got old really quickly. Try talking about your old pornstar doorman days they were entertaining.

Not sure what you actually bring to the table, Scottyboi.

The last interesting thing you contributed was...

Erm...




Wait, it's almost there...









Bear with me whilst I flick through the past 7 years...

Hahahaa I'm off out for abit now, but you can sit their talking shit about how you was a 5ft 3 doorman again. Or how the persecution of black people throughout history has left you insecure and miserable.

Truth hurts when you don't actually contribute any topics for discussion, hm?

Enjoy your day.

 

[SWP's back]

be nice gang.

bond is white btw.

In this current incarnation; I agree.

But, Bill, this is a FICTIONAL character.

In the current re-examining of 'Sherlock Holmes', played by Jonny Lee Miller in the series "Elementary", 'Holmes' is pretty much a tattooed former smack head and 'Watson' is a woman.

It took a short while to get used to but, actually, it has opened up a new and interesting dynamic.

This is all I've been saying to the Dinosaur.

Use of drugs

Holmes occasionally uses addictive drugs, especially when lacking stimulating cases. He believes the use of cocaine stimulates his brain when it is not in use. He is a habitual user of cocaine, which he injects in a seven-per-cent solution using a special syringe that he keeps in a leather case. Holmes is also an occasional user of morphine but expressed strong disapproval on visiting an opium den. These drugs were legal in late 19th-century England. Both Watson and Holmes are serial tobacco users, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Holmes is an expert at identifying tobacco-ash residues, having penned a monograph on the subject.

Dr. Watson strongly disapproves of his friend's cocaine habit, describing it as the detective's "only vice" and expressing concern over its possible effect on Holmes's mental health and superior intellect.[19][20] In later stories, Watson claims to have "weaned" Holmes off drugs. Even so, according to his doctor friend, Holmes remains an addict whose habit is "not dead, but merely sleeping".[21]

There we have it. He always injected.