Fantasy Cast… Who should play Ernst Stavro Blofeld?

It wasn’t long ago we asked for your opinions on who should play Captain Kirk’s arch nemesis, Kahn, should that character ever be introduced into JJ Abrams’ ‘Star Trek’ universe.  This week, we pose a similar question.

Who should play Blofeld?

As the archenemy of one special agent 007, James Bond, Ernst Stavro Blofeld appeared in three Ian Fleming novels and seven films.  Those seven films included six official films and the 1983 knockoff remake of ‘Thunderball,’ ‘Never Say Never Again.’  His appearance has changed slightly with each incarnation, but he is generally remembered as having a bald head and always carressing a white, Persian cat.

Blofeld, also referred to as Number 1, is the leader of SPECTRE (Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion).  This secret, evil organization has, for the newer, Daniel Craig, Bond films into Quantum.  Of course, just because the name of the organization is different doesn’t mean Blofeld can’t, possibly show up as one of its highest members.

So, we pose the question again.  Who should play Ernst Stavro Blofeld?  With his different appearances through the history of the Bond film, it really could be anyone filling in.  Of course, with the way the new Bond franchise is headed, the idea of him having a shaved head and stroking a Persian cat might go out the window.  However, the actor who portrays this character should be someone with some depth, some amount of respect behind them.

It would be somewhat of a coup, but it might be interesting to see Max Von Sydow play the character, as he did in ‘Never Say Never Again.’

Granted, the guy is 80, but he’s still churning out amazing performances just as he did 40 years ago.

If, however, you wanted to go younger but still pull in the same level of acting, the first name that comes to mind is Gary Oldman.

Of course, Oldman seems to be the go-to guy for just about any role any more.   The guy can literally play anything under the sun.

So, now, we leave it in your hands.   Who do you think should play Blofeld if that character is ever brought into the new James Bond series?   Would you even have the character show up?   What other famous, Bond villains would you like to see make appearances in this new direction the franchise is taking?   Shoot us your suggestions for this fantasy cast in the comments section below.

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