Shaken... But not Stirred

Ending the keeping of the worst kept secret in the history of show biz, the new James Bond was announced today. He will be played by that internationally famed star .... Daniel Craig. The new Bond is supposed to be edgier and darker than previous Bonds, but James BLOND?

I don't think this is going to be the wisest of casting choices (but what do I know? My favorite Bond is still George Lazenby). I think the fan base might be willing to forgive a blond Bond (he really does look more like a Bond villain tho; maybe it's the startling resemblance to Putin), but I'm not sure they're going to buy into the (reported) portrayal of JB as a moody alcoholic.

Casino Royale sounds, from all reports, like it might be a really good film, but I think it will be too different from the 'standard' for average 007-ophile. I think UA & Broccoli may be over-reacting to the blase reaction to the last couple of Bond flicks; this smacks of panic.


Note: If you haven't seen it, rent a copy of On Her Majesty's secret service (the Bond flick with Lazenby as Bond). It's far and away my fave of the series. And, as a bonus, it features the alluring and quirky Diana Rigg as the 'Bond Girl.'