Former Bond girl reveals her one hope for next 007 as James Bond decision looms
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Key Points:
- Former Bond girl Alison Papworth expressed her hope that the next James Bond will be a man, emphasizing that a female Bond would be a "totally different thing" and "very strange."
- Gary Oldman fueled speculation by suggesting that his "Slow Horses" co-star Jack Lowden might be the next Bond, though he later clarified that the final choice has not yet been announced.
- Amazon MGM Studios gained creative control of the Bond franchise in 2025, with Denis Villeneuve set to direct the next film and Steven Knight writing the screenplay; the search for the next Bond is officially underway.
- Papworth reflected fondly on her time working with Roger Moore in the early 1980s and shared anecdotes from filming, highlighting both the glamour and challenges of being a Bond girl.
- After her acting and modeling career, Papworth transitioned into interior design and now directs a design consultancy, while also engaging in charitable work alongside Joan Collins.
