Posted on 08/01/2004 7:13:41 PM PDT by milestogo
| Eric Bana the next James Bond? |
| www.chinaview.cn 2004-08-02 08:33:03 |
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BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhuanet) -- Australian actor Eric Bana, who starred in the epic blockbuster Troy, is the surprise new choice to be the next James Bond, reported CRIENGLISH.com. The beefy beat off competition from the other main contenders Jude Law and Ewan McGregor to take over the role of the super-spy in the long-running series of films. Bana is still negotiating with the series producers but they are hopeful he will become the sixth actor to play the smooth Bond. A popular comedian in Australia, Eric Bana appeared in a string of US blockbusters, most recently playing Hector in the swords-and-sandals epic Troy. If he accepts the role, Bana will be the second Australian to play Bond, after George Lazenby starred in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. The James Bond films, based on the novels of Ian Fleming, have proved hugely successful ever since Sean Connery starred in the first Bond movie Dr No in 1962. The next Bond film will be the 21st in the series. |
Obligatory picture, please.
Thanks a lot. I see now why they picked him. hehehe
Is that it?
He's no Pierce Brosnan.
Are the rumors that were going around a while back about Catherine Zeta Jones playing "Jane Bond" officially refuted now?
LOL
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