The next Bond

[chukhung]

Rumors are circulating about Pierce Brosnan’s replacement. An article in the Celebrity News section of the IMDB here, http://us.imdb.com/PeopleNews/2003/20030422.html, says

Irish heart-throb Jonathan Rhys-Meyers may be set to become the next James Bond - taking over the role from fellow countryman Pierce Brosnan. The 25-year-old Bend It Like Beckham star screen-tested for the part of the world’s favorite secret agent in London last week.
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Other actors thought to be in the running include Gerard Butler and Clive Owen.

Can someone point me to a better picture of Mr. Rhys-Meyers? I’m looking at this and I’m just not getting a James Bond vibe. (Austin Powers, maybe, but not James Bond…)

[bernse]

They should chose John Rhys-Davies. He might be looking for a gig after Lotr.

[Mahaloth]

Remember, Pierce is doing one more James bond, though.