James Bond 23: Skyfall
My personal thought, if all falls into place well, if the writing is as strong as it was for Casino Royale, then with the revival of Bond's arch-rival and most iconic villain, then I would go to say that this will probably be one of the best Bond films ever. I think that the big 4 year gap since the last film will also help a lot; and to show why I think this, just look at the other three Bond movies with large gaps of time before them (The Spy Who Loved Me, Goldeneye, Casino Royale 2006).Meanwhile, Ralph Fiennes – who has shaved his head for Skyfall – talked to Indie Wire about his upcoming role in Bond 23.
On how he got into the film, Fiennes said:
“Because [screenwriter John Logan] wrote this really interesting part which is really quite fun.”
Keep in mind, Logan was recently quoted as saying “Bond should always fight Blofeld.” When directly asked if he would be playing Blofeld, as rumors have suggested, Fiennes smiled and said:
“I can’t say anything more.”
When pressed further on the issue, he said:
“I can’t say anything, [but] I will not be stroking a white pussy!”
Sounds like a non-denial denial, if you ask us. After all, it pretty much goes without saying that if Blofeld were to appear in a Daniel Craig James Bond film, he would do so sans kitty-cat.
It wouldn’t be far-fetched to envision Javier Bardem as the more brawny James Bond villain (not unlike Robert Shaw’s Donald Blake) and Ralph Fiennes as the mastermind or a sort of background villain – a la Blofeld.
Of course, the question then becomes: If Fiennes is indeed playing the mastermind — the head of, say, some evil organization – is that organization Quantum? After all, in conjunction with Skyfall’s official announcement, it was indicated that the plot of the film would not be connected to ether Quantum of Solace or Casino Royale.
Indeed, a James Bond movie about M’s past coming back to haunt her doesn’t seem to leave a lot of room for Quantum, Blofeld, and the like, but anything is possible – especially considering this may very well be Craig’s final Bond film.
Frankly, the filmmakers have no reason to prematurely announce Blofeld’s appearance – if such a thing is going to occur – especially when they want it to be a surprise. Perhaps saying Skyfall has little connection to the previous Craig films is just misdirection?
What do you think, Screen Ranters? Will Fiennes be portraying Ernst Stavro Blofeld? Do you want him to? Drop us a line in the comments.
Skyfall, helmed by Sam Mendes — the first Oscar-winner to direct a Bond film — hits theaters November 9th, 2012.
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