There is only one American that can even come close to playing an originally Brittish role. Just the one, a role that has been traditionally and exclusively Brittish, one that has been around even longer than Bond.
Bill Nye the Science Guy as The Doctor.
It will never happen. Probably never should, it would set an inconvenient precedent.
But I'd like to see it as a one of Red Nose Day special.
The whole point of James Bond is that he is an agent of Her Majesty's Secret Service.
An occupation which requires a level of clearance and loyalty to the crown that would never be granted to or found in American.
Ever. Period.
If you still demand an American to star in James Bond, campain to bring back Felix Leiter. CIA agent, trusted confidant and freind to Bond.
I was actually speaking as an American and saying that we should let the Brits have one badass character to themselves.
So, you are actually agreeing with me :P
Giving this additional thought though, I do agree with the title.
As I understand it, Australia is an independent nation, but is in the Commonwealth and still recognises the authority of the crown.
Therefore, even with the hypothetical requirements I mentioned... I think a double O MI-6 agent could be Australian.
Bill Nye the Science Guy as The Doctor.
It will never happen. Probably never should, it would set an inconvenient precedent.
But I'd like to see it as a one of Red Nose Day special.
The whole point of James Bond is that he is an agent of Her Majesty's Secret Service.
An occupation which requires a level of clearance and loyalty to the crown that would never be granted to or found in American.
Ever. Period.
If you still demand an American to star in James Bond, campain to bring back Felix Leiter. CIA agent, trusted confidant and freind to Bond.
So, you are actually agreeing with me :P
Giving this additional thought though, I do agree with the title.
As I understand it, Australia is an independent nation, but is in the Commonwealth and still recognises the authority of the crown.
Therefore, even with the hypothetical requirements I mentioned... I think a double O MI-6 agent could be Australian.