It is being reported that two major characters have been cast for the upcoming, untitled Bond 24 production. Today's casting is for a henchman role named Hinx (which is far too close to the unremarkable character Jinx, played by Halle Berry, in Brosnan's final outing as James Bond in Die Another Day.) It is claimed that Dave Bautista will play the part of a imposing, physically fit assassin who will have numerous battles with Bond. Previous reports stated the producers are hoping to create an iconic henchman in the same vein as Oddjob and Jaws.
Bautista is a former WWE wrestler, but he saw the most success with his recent role of Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. The summer blockbuster hit was Bautista's movie debut, but many filmgoers and critics were pleased with his portrayal of the alien heavyweight. Hopefully Bautista's acting range can improve under the helm of Sam Mendes as they attempt to fulfill the producers' hopes of Hinx becoming a recognizable henchman for years to come.
The other main cast member hired late last week is Lea Seydoux, who is most familiar among American audiences in Mission: Impossible - Ghoast Protocol. She has also featured in Inglourious Basterds, Robin Hood, and Midnight in Paris. Internationally she has been lauded for her performances in Farewell, My Queen and Blue is the Warmes Colour.
Scandanavian actresses were being scouted for the role, but it is believed the role has been rewritten to accomodate Seydoux's French nationality. Originally the role was believed to be a "30-40 year-old, attractive, sophisticated, cool and calm secret agent." Seydoux is currently 29.
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