Jamie Foxx to be first black Bond?

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Jamie Foxx wants to be the first black James Bond.

The Oscar-winning actor would jump at the chance to portray the suave British spy. He said: "Of course I'd take the role. I'd put a little swing in it. A little hip-hop, you know." Foxx insists he would have no problem perfecting his British accent, and he wouldn't be afraid to suggest some changes for the role. He said: "Maybe I wouldn't be drinking martinis, but drinking some Hennessey maybe. My Bond would drink dark liquor."

Foxx claims fans are keen to see him fulfil his dream, adding: "I was in London and I had to give an award to the current James Bond Daniel Craig. I went up and said, 'Bond. Black Bond.' And everybody just lost it. Black Bond would be cool." The idea of having a black Bond was originally suggested by Craig. He insisted it would be an exciting prospect following Barack Obama's success in the US Presidential election race earlier this month. A recent survey revealed people would most like to see Will Smith, Djimon Hounsou or Terrence Howard become the first black James Bond.


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alexberg A black Bond? (page: 1 2 3) 50 Yesterday, 3:15 AM EST by S3N70R
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It seems the more Bond films veer from some of the traditions of the past the more they open speculation on further changes.

A black Bond? I struggle seeing Fox in the role. If the producers really wanted to pull this off I think they'd have to a) go with someone less known and b) find a brit. I can't see a yank pulling this off. Of course a lot of people freaked out about a blond bond (Craig) so I can see this speculation (IMO) setting a few folks off.
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mdifranco Black bond?????? 0 Tuesday, 5:14 PM EST by mdifranco
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It is no that I have a problem with a black bond, it is just that the classic stereotype of james bond has been a white, black haired British spy and I do not think any black person might be accepted as james bond unless they devilver an excellent performance. The same thing went with Daniel Craig when he played a blond bond.
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Bond...JamesBond A black Bond? 2 Dec 18 2008, 9:08 PM EST by beatlehead
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All I have to say is "Black Bond? You're joking!" in a Sean Connery accent.
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MasterAuthor360 Are you kidding? 1 Dec 14 2008, 10:42 PM EST by Benjuk
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Are you kidding? A black Bond? That's crazy! Who'll be Bond next, a woman?
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PierceBond What the F-elony? 0 Dec 13 2008, 8:16 AM EST by PierceBond
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A black Bond? I'm not racist or anything, but.... What? Bond is not black. He never will be. How can little mr. Hancock or Sir Rodey from Iron Man outcast the one and only Sean Connery or Pierce Brosnam? I'm sure Pierce has to do more couple Mamma Mia movies, but he was the 2nd best bond. An Sean, he is retired, as he is some kind of mummy and all, but black> I love Obama, but..............D'oh
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