Ralph Fiennes has apparently found his next franchise, will become James Bond's new M in SKYFALL

SwedishSkinJer

http://badassdigest.com/2012/01/03/ralph-fiennes-might-make-a-memorable-mentor-for-bond-in-skyfall/

It's long been known that Skyfall will be Judi Dench's swan song as M, and she is considered a co-star in that her story will be a significant plot point. Apparently, Ralph will first be introduced as a government agent and then take over as M near the end of the film, establishing himself for a sequel.

It's just a supposed insider story now, but it's consistent with what Ralph has said -- he's vaguely referred to the character as a government agent, and since M technically has no name that you could give without spoiling it his lack of specifics would make sense. Judi Dench had the role for some years so Fiennes may be on for a few more films after he takes over in Skyfall.

Martin1

THAT'D BE SO FUCKING AWESOME!!!!

Casino Royale is one of my all time favorites and Quantum of Solace, a letdown compared to CR, was still really good. Can not fucking wait for this.

Braveheart

I heard he was playing a bad guy. Now that would be something, a bad M. :))

Martin1

Well in this movie he questions M and his loyalty to MI6, so it's possible something happens to the current M to which Ralph would take over.

Martin1

And his role right now is just a "government agent" and that he couldn't say anything more. Sounds like an important person, important enough to replace M? Perhaps.

alexdridhp

will M die in skyfall ???

Martin1

will M die in skyfall ???

If the rumor is true, either that or she steps down. Who knows?

FastDebrid

Daniel Craig is good but I still prefer Pierce Brosnan as Mr. Bond.
Putting Ralph Fiennes in the story would be great. I just didn't know M could be played by a guy. I thought M was a nickname of Judi Dench.

Lord Stafford

Daniel Craig is a tougher Bond. That's what i like, and that's what i prefer to others.

Lord Stafford.

Braveheart

Daniel Craig is good but I still prefer Pierce Brosnan as Mr. Bond.
Putting Ralph Fiennes in the story would be great. I just didn't know M could be played by a guy. I thought M was a nickname of Judi Dench.

Lol.

Bane

Daniel Craig is good but I still prefer Pierce Brosnan as Mr. Bond.
Putting Ralph Fiennes in the story would be great. I just didn't know M could be played by a guy. I thought M was a nickname of Judi Dench.

Lol.

Craig is the best Bond ever by a country mile, but I will place a lot of that opinion on the fact that the script for Casino Royale gave him some actual character development.

Don't get me wrong-- Brosnan, Connery, Moore etc. were very good Bonds for sure, many people thinking Connery was the best, but I think a few of them have been just as good.

yonythemoony

Thomas Newman has been confirmed to make the score.

Joshie

Daniel Craig IS James Bond. Nobody else.

GinaC

Daniel Craig is a tougher Bond. That's what i like, and that's what i prefer to others.

Lord Stafford.

I totally understand! I'm the opposite, though. I prefer the charm of Pierce Brosnan.

Daniel Craig is good but I still prefer Pierce Brosnan as Mr. Bond.
Putting Ralph Fiennes in the story would be great. I just didn't know M could be played by a guy. I thought M was a nickname of Judi Dench.

I think M is the nickname for whomever holds that position. Men have had it in past movies, and I remember it being weird to see a female "M."

Can't wait to see what Fiennes does with the role!

mattStrelow

I'd rather have Ralph Fiennes in a M:I-5 than on 007.

Martin1

Yeah, M has been a male and I think first was a male in the first film.

But yeah, Craig was a boss. He is Bond to me. He has all the charm and charisma in Casino Royale and then the badass on top of that.

Braveheart

Daniel Craig is good but I still prefer Pierce Brosnan as Mr. Bond.
Putting Ralph Fiennes in the story would be great. I just didn't know M could be played by a guy. I thought M was a nickname of Judi Dench.

Lol.

Craig is the best Bond ever by a country mile, but I will place a lot of that opinion on the fact that the script for Casino Royale gave him some actual character development.

Don't get me wrong-- Brosnan, Connery, Moore etc. were very good Bonds for sure, many people thinking Connery was the best, but I think a few of them have been just as good.

I love Craig as Bond. I was "lol"ing at the M related part of that comment.

Festax0333

i love casino royale so fucking much

the scene in the shower, when bond comforts vesper..is so fucking real..i love seeing compassion from bond. Its probably my fave scene

Lord Stafford

Yeah, M has been a male and I think first was a male in the first film.

But yeah, Craig was a boss. He is Bond to me. He has all the charm and charisma in Casino Royale and then the badass on top of that.

Exactly.

Lord Stafford.