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Former Bond Girl Says Next 007 Should Stay True to Books
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In Short: Alison Papworth, a former Bond girl, believes the next James Bond should be a man and adhere to the literary character.
Former Bond girl Alison Papworth, who starred in 'For Your Eyes Only' and 'Octopussy,' has expressed her preference for the next 007 to be a man and true to the books. Papworth, reflecting on her experiences, said, 'If they’re true to the books, I hope it’s a man.
Papworth, who is one of the few women to appear in more than one Bond film, shared her thoughts during an interview with Fox News, emphasizing her desire for the new Bond to stay faithful to Ian Fleming’s original character.
The search for the next 007 is currently underway, with former Bond star Pierce Brosnan expressing his support for the new actor to be a man. Brosnan, who played Bond in four films, said, '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.
Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next James Bond film, with Steven Knight writing the screenplay. The casting process is expected to be completed soon, with several actors, including Jack Lowden, being considered for the role.
What's confirmed
- Former Bond girl Alison Papworth, who starred in 'For Your Eyes Only' and 'Octopussy,' has expressed her preference for the next 007 to be a man and true to the books. Papworth, reflecting on her experiences, said, 'If they’re true to the books, I hope it’s a man.
- Papworth, who is one of the few women to appear in more than one Bond film, shared her thoughts during an interview with Fox News, emphasizing her desire for the new Bond to stay faithful to Ian Fleming’s original character.
- The search for the next 007 is currently underway, with former Bond star Pierce Brosnan expressing his support for the new actor to be a man. Brosnan, who played Bond in four films, said, '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.
- Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next James Bond film, with Steven Knight writing the screenplay. The casting process is expected to be completed soon, with several actors, including Jack Lowden, being considered for the role.
What's still developing
- “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.
- Many suggestions have circulated about who could be the next 007 agent in the James Bond film franchise, and Pierce Brosnan has a new take on where the studio could go.
- 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.
- Despite parting ways as a couple over a decade ago, fashion designer Sussanne Khan and Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan still share a warm bond and are proud parents to their two sons.
- Sussanne recently shared that her relationship with her former mother-in-law, Pinkie Roshan, has become even stronger over the past year, particularly following the death of her mother, Zarine Khan, in November 2025.