A little over a week ago the casting call for the main villains in the next James Bond movie was leaked. With production about 4-5 months away, you can be sure that rumors about certain actors will start popping up. Before this casting leak, names like Angelina Jolie, Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Strong and Benedict Cumberbatch were already being bandied about.
I’m going to give my top 5 acting choices for each character, with #1 being the biggest (most expensive?) name. I’ve also added a 4th character. The heavily rumored “Bond girl” role, which is more of a young apprentice for 007 to mold.
MAIN VILLAIN
Playing age: 30’s – 60’s
Russian. (Also open to suggestions of actors from the Balkans or similar) Must speak fluent English.
Characteristics: Charismatic, Powerful, Innovative, Cosmopolitan, Bright, Cold and Vindictive.
My choices:
- Viggo Mortensen
- Goran Višnjić
- Lars Mikkelsen
- Ciarán Hinds
- Vladimir Mashkov
BOND GIRL #1/VILLAINOUS
Playing age: 30 – 45
Russian. (Also open to suggestions of actresses from the Balkans or similar) Must speak fluent English.
Very Striking. Strong Physical / fighting / stage combat skills required.
Characteristics: Intelligent, brave, fierce and charming. She’s witty and skillful. A survivor.
My choices:
- Angelina Jolie
- Milla Jovovich
- Alexa Davalos
- Svetlana Khodchenkova
- Yuliya Snigir
HENCHMAN
Playing age: 35 – 55
Maori.
Advanced physical / fighting / stage combat skills required.
Characteristics: Authoritative, cunning, ruthless & loyal.
My choices:
- Jason Momoa
- Cliff Curtis
- Temuera Morrison
- Manu Bennett
- Mark Dacascos
BOND GIRL #2/PROTEGE MI6 AGENT
Playing age: 20 – 30
British
Strong Physical / fighting / stage combat skills required.
Characteristics: Intelligent, brave, witty and skillful. Not a pushover.
My choices:
- Hannah John-Kamen
- Lily James
- Cara Delevingne
- Imogen Poots
- Holliday Grainger
