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[NotTheGuyYouKill]

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/08/25/james-bond-24-seeks-next-iconic-henchman

The filmmakers behind James Bond 24 are reportedly looking for 007 to face off against a giant powerhouse of a henchman in the vein of Oddjob and Jaws.

"Casting has begun for the main assassin, with the search specifically focussed on someone extremely physically fit and over 6' 2". Whoever wins the role will have several altercations with Daniel Craig's 007 throughout the film and also a driving sequence," according to MI6.

"Former sports athletes will be under consideration along with anyone 'very unusual'. The character has the working name of 'Hinx' (which may change before shooting starts) and is said to be between 30 and 45 years old."

Oddjob (played Harold Sakata) was Goldfinger's mute, Korean manservant who could brawl one-on-one with Bond, but was just as deadly with his decapitating steel-rimmed bowler hat.

As played by 7'2" actor Richard Kiel in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, Jaws was a strong man and assassin with a mouthful of metal teeth that could chew through steel cable.

Both Oddjob and Jaws appeared in the video game 007 Legends.

Bond 24, which starts filming this December under the direction of Skyfall's Sam Mendes, opens Oct. 23, 2015, in the UK and Nov. 6, 2015, in the U.S.

 

[Frog-fu]

Has there been anti-Bond? Someone just like only pure evil?

edit; wait, Skyfall has that nvm.

 

[Acorn]

"Hinx"

Jinx....*shudders

 

[Acorn]

Has there been anti-Bond? Someone just like only pure evil?

edit; wait, Skyfall has that nvm.

006 too and others.

 

[Corronchilejano]

They should really look for a woman that doesn't try to sex people up, just kill them.

Someone with a low profile.

 

[The Smoking Bun]

Would this guy, Grey Fox from Metal Gear work in the Craig bond universe? Nominate Fassbender.

 

[Acorn]

Would this guy, Grey Fox from Metal Gear work in the Craig bond universe? Nominate Fassbender.

Nah, Craigs universe is closer to Bourne in tone than the others.

He'd work with some changes in pretty much any other Bond Universe.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

They should get Dwayne Johnson in Faster mode.

 

[glaurung]

Should get one of those crazy Russians from Rock'n'rolla.

Dunno how tall that dude was though.

 

[Martian]

They should really look for a woman that doesn't try to sex people up, just kill them.

Someone with a low profile.

You mean other than Xenia Onatopp?

Although i agree, I would love to see a female antagonist. Perhaps someone that is just way smarter than Bond.

 

[Metallix87]

They should really look for a woman that doesn't try to sex people up, just kill them.

Someone with a low profile.

May Day?

 

[Timbuktu]

You mean other than Xenia Onatopp?

Although i agree, I would love to see a female antagonist. Perhaps someone that is just way smarter than Bond.

Didn't we get that with Elektra King? Not that you can only do these things once.

 

[Corronchilejano]

You mean other than Xenia Onatopp?

Although i agree, I would love to see a female antagonist. Perhaps someone that is just way smarter than Bond.

That don't SEX UP ANYONE inorder to kill.

May day is the bad guys lover.

 

[LumpOfCole]

I want a Bond movie that's an elaborate heist, where Bond fills all the roles because he's Bond.

 

[Metallix87]

May day is the bad guys lover.

So what? She doesn't sleep with people she kills. Are you saying that this female villain not only can't have sex with her enemies, but that she can't have sex period? That seems a little ridiculous.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Has there been anti-Bond? Someone just like only pure evil?

edit; wait, Skyfall has that nvm.

Yup, just about to post that.

Silva was so anti-Bond, he was gay!

 

[ThoseDeafMutes]

Oh great, now they've spoiled the fact that the new Bond film will have a villain, and a car sequence.

GOSH.

 

[Corronchilejano]

So what? She doesn't sleep with people she kills. Are you saying that this female villain not only can't have sex with her enemies, but that she can't have sex period? That seems a little ridiculous.

I meant more like she's in it for the ideals and stuff.

She's no one's woman. She's just a killer.

 

[Acorn]

I want a Bond movie that's an elaborate heist, where Bond fills all the roles because he's Bond.

Days of future past Bond

 

[Metallix87]

Yup, just about to post that.

Silva was so anti-Bond, he was gay!

Was he? I thought he was pretty clearly bisexual, given he had a female lover, and really, he only seemed "attracted" to Bond as a means to frighten him.

 

[Stiflers Mom]

Damn.

Craig Bonds going full blown "Roger Moore"-silliness-mode..

 

[J2 Cool]

Wonder if this will be Craig's last. Trust Mendes, even if Skyfall wasn't perfect it was still a great addition to the series.

 

[Konka]

Wonder if this will be Craig's last. Trust Mendes, even if Skyfall wasn't perfect it was still a great addition to the series.

He is signed on for this one and another if I remember correctly.

 

[Acorn]

Damn.

Craig Bonds going full "Roger Moore"-silliness-mode..

Bond has always had campy aspects in every single bond but Craig's.

 

[Enkidu]

"Casting has begun for the main assassin, with the search specifically focussed on someone extremely physically fit and over 6' 2". Whoever wins the role will have several altercations with Daniel Craig's 007 throughout the film and also a driving sequence," according to MI6.

MI6 is handling casting for the Bond movies?

 

[Peru]

MI6 is handling casting for the Bond movies?

They need to have an extra careful eye on Bond production so that the piercing realism the series is known for doesn't lead to state secrets leaking

http://www.mi6-hq.com/

 

[Metallix87]

Wonder if this will be Craig's last. Trust Mendes, even if Skyfall wasn't perfect it was still a great addition to the series.

Craig has signed on for at least one more after this one.

 

[Salazar]

Can't be worse than Robert Carlyle.

Hamish Macbeth couldn't menace a foal.

 

[Stiflers Mom]

Bond has always had campy aspects in every single bond but Craig's.

That's why I loved Casino Royale (and to a lesser extent Quantum of Solace) so much.

I hoped this would be a new direction for the Bond movies, but they gave it all up with Skyfall.

 

[sleverfunk]

I nominate Fassbender.

 

[MacNille]

Well, I'm around 198 cm tall. If only I was older and more fit.

 

[GK86]

How about a Bond movie where he just status home? Catches up on his Netflix backlog.

 

[Shanks D Zoro]

Has there been anti-Bond? Someone just like only pure evil?

edit; wait, Skyfall has that nvm.

Scaramanga.

 

[glaurung]

I nominate Fassbender.

Fassbender is 6' 0".

Plus I believe he does not qualify for extremely fit. He's fit, but he is not a junkie.

 

[lupinko]

I want a Bond movie that's an elaborate heist, where Bond fills all the roles because he's Bond.

They did that already. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casino_Royale_(1967_film)

 

[Menome]

Oh great, now they've spoiled the fact that the new Bond film will have a villain, and a car sequence.

GOSH.

I've heard Thanos may make a cameo appearance too.

As for the casting, I'm dubious because those previous 'great' henchmen became great naturally by just being iconic of the films they appeared in. Trying to deliberately create a new 'brand-name' henchman is going to create a rather forced presence on screen.

 

[Bishop89]

 

[lupinko]

Still can't believe that guy is a rapist and murderer and he fought in UFC 4 taking all those groin shots.

 

[BowieZ]

Just make it Alexander Skarsgard, who could be Le Chiffre's son. Or something.

 

[Zeyphersan]

He is signed on for this one and another if I remember correctly.

Yeah, 24 and 25 will be closely tied, then I think Craig is done.

Wonder if Bond 26 is finally going to validate the codename theory!

 

[The Smoking Bun]

Yeah, 24 and 25 will be closely tied, then I think Craig is done.

Wonder if Bond 26 is finally going to validate the codename theory!

Monique Delacroix is such a sexy name.

 

[Masquerader]

Has there been anti-Bond? Someone just like only pure evil?

edit; wait, Skyfall has that nvm.

Red Grant, to an extent.

I like the idea of this, but the word 'Assassin' has me very slightly worried. When I think of Oddjob and Jaws, I never think of them as assassins. Still, should be good anyway!

 

[ThoseDeafMutes]

Wonder if Bond 26 is finally going to validate the codename theory!

You mean after Skyfall destroyed it by showing the Bond family gravestones?

I guess Craig could be the first Bond and others could assume his identity. But as for tying the whole series together, that's impossible at this point. Not that you would want to, considering the different tones that each Bond brings to the table. I don't want Roger Moore existing in the same universe as Timothy Dalton.

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

and also a driving sequence

Oh good, another one of these.

 

[Zeyphersan]

You mean after Skyfall destroyed it by showing the Bond family gravestones?

I guess Craig could be the first Bond and others could assume his identity. But as for tying the whole series together, that's impossible at this point. Not that you would want to, considering the different tones that each Bond brings to the table. I don't want Roger Moore existing in the same universe as Timothy Dalton.

I do mean by others assuming the Bond name, yes. Wishful thinking on my part but I don't care

I also don't care about tying them all together so much. Casino Royale was a reboot, and they are free and clear to do whatever they want with future installments

 

[The Smoking Bun]

I do mean by others assuming the Bond name, yes. Wishful thinking on my part but I don't care

I also don't care about tying them all together so much. Casino Royale was a reboot, and they are free and clear to do whatever they want with future installments

So like Craig dies in the climax and the next scene we see Idris Elba being interviewed by Gareth Mallory and he's all, "My name is Bond, James Bond. "

 

[StayDead]

Awesome. The one thing missing from the recent bond films (even going back to the 90s) is super memorable bond villains and henchmen <3

 

[Zeyphersan]

So like Craig dies in the climax and the next scene we see Idris Elba being interviewed by Gareth Mallory and he's all, "My name is Bond, James Bond. "

Well sort of. Craig dies in the climax and in the next scene we see Idris Elba being interview by Gareth Mallory and Mallory's all "Youe new codename is 007. Your new name is Bond. James Bond."

 

[Goron2000]

Still can't believe that guy is a rapist and murderer and he fought in UFC 4 taking all those groin shots.

What?

 

[pa22word]

I meant more like she's in it for the ideals and stuff.

She's no one's woman. She's just a killer.

Why not both? Like, uh, Mayday?