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Former Bond Girl Wants Next 007 to Stay True to Books
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In Short: Alison Papworth, a former Bond girl, advocates for the next James Bond to remain faithful to the character's literary roots as the search for the new actor intensifies.
Alison Papworth, a former Bond girl, believes the next 007 should stay true to the books. 'Leave one thing untouched,' she insists, as speculation over the role continues.
According to reports, the search for the next James Bond is underway, with former Bond star Pierce Brosnan suggesting another gorgeous man could fit the part.
Alison Papworth, who starred in 'For Your Eyes Only' and 'Octopussy,' recalls the challenges of her Bond days, noting the harsh winter conditions during filming.
Gary Oldman recently suggested that his 'Slow Horses' co-star Jack Lowden could be the next 007, adding to the list of potential candidates.
Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next James Bond film, with Steven Knight penning the screenplay, as the franchise prepares for a new era.
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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.
- In March of this year, Deadline reported that Nina Gold had closed a deal to become the casting director for the next James Bond film.
- Alison Papworth, right, was a Bond girl in "For Your Eyes Only" and "Octopussy," starring Roger Moore as 007. (Globe Photos/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock) Papworth’s comments came before Gary Oldman said on "The Morning Show" that his "Slow Horses" costar Jack Lowden could be the next James Bond.
- 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.
Sources
- Fox Newslink