While Oscar-nominated English actor Clive Owen is perhaps still best known for his work in prestige dramas like Mike Nichols’ Closer and Robert Altman’s Gosford Park, he has taken several opportunities over the years to prove that he can handle himself in an action movie as well as just about anyone. Arguably the best example of this is Owen’s performance as Smith in 2007’s over-the-top bullet-fest Shoot ‘Em Up, but he also more than proved his chops in films like Sin City.
With that in mind, Owen has long been an oft-suggested name by fans whenever the James Bond franchise needs a new actor to take over the iconic lead role. While it’s hardly the first thing most bring up when Owen’s action credentials are mentioned, his most Bond-esque turn to date came way back in the 2001-2002 BMW-produced short film series The Hire, which starred Owen as ...
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