Former Bond Girl Sees Next 007 as 'Another Gorgeous Man' as Search Looms

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In Short: Alison Papworth, a former Bond girl, believes the next 007 should be a 'gorgeous man' and stresses the importance of staying true to the character's roots.

Alison Papworth, a former Bond girl, believes the next 007 should be a 'gorgeous man,' reflecting her experience in the franchise," Papworth told Fox News. "The studio is currently searching for the next 007, with former Bond star Pierce Brosnan suggesting that another gorgeous man would be a good fit.

According to reports, the search for the next James Bond is underway, with Gary Oldman recently suggesting that his "Slow Horses" co-star Jack Lowden could be the next 007. Former Bond girl Papworth, who appeared in "For Your Eyes Only" and "Octopussy," emphasized the importance of keeping the character faithful to the books.

The search for the next 007 is being handled by Nina Gold, who has been appointed as the casting director for the next James Bond film. The role is expected to be directed by Denis Villeneuve, with Steven Knight writing the screenplay.

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“I have no desire to see myself in Bond. I’m just a member of the audience now awaiting the next Bond and wishing him well,” Brosnan said in an interview with The Times.
“He did tell me he thought I’d make a good Bond, and I was like, ‘Pierce, I think I’m probably too old now. But I’ll take it from you, mate. I’ll take it from you,'” Ellis told Metro UK.
Alison Papworth (seen here with her husband) is one of the few women who have appeared in more than one Bond film. (Courtesy of Alison Papworth) "It was the middle of winter doing the scenes for 'Octopussy' where we were fighting in the castle," Papworth recalled.
I heard a rumor that they’ve picked James Bond, but they haven’t announced it yet, which is their prerogative.
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