Count me out

For the next few Bond movies, that is. The last time I checked in, they were considering Ewan McGregor as a candidate for the next James Bond. How did they wind up with this guy?



He looks like he should be one of the maniacal villains. Quite a step down from Pierce, methinks. And he's certainly no Ewan McGregor. In addition to being extremely attractive, I thought that Ewan McGregor would add a nice Scottish element -- you know, lending a Connery vibe to the whole production.

That said, I find this photo confusing and slightly distressing.