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Friday, 10 June 2016

Naomie Harris joins six decades of Bond Girls for 007-themed party to celebrate Duke of Edinburgh Awards' 60th anniversary

Joanna Lumley and Jane Seymour join Naomie Harris as six decades of Bond Girls come together for 007-themed party to celebrate Duke of Edinburgh Awards' 60th anniversary

PUBLISHED: 01:01, 10 June 2016 | UPDATED: 10:05, 10 June 2016

Six decades of screen sirens who bewitched James Bond with their beauty were brought together in Buckinghamshire on Thursday night.

Some of the early Bond girls such as Joanna Lumley joined present 007 star Naomie Harris at the Diamonds Are Forever Gala to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Duke Of Edinburgh Awards.

Hosted by comedian David Walliams, the VIP guests met the Prince Philip, the Duke Of Edinburgh, who was joined by his son Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

Dame Judi Dench, Jane Seymour, Maryam D'Abo, Samantha Bond, Caterina Murino and Sir Roger Moore were also invited to the 007-themed fundraiser at Stoke Park - which has previously featured in Goldfinger and Tomorrow Never Dies.

Bond beauties: Jane Seymour and Joanna Lumley attend the Diamonds Are Forever Gala to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire

Sheer daring: Current Bond actress Naomie Harris looked amazing in a black butterfly-patterned sheer floor-length number by Zuhair Murad

Also in attendance was former Bond star Colin Salmon and the franchise's producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, as well as Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.

Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna, 70, is one the earliest Bond girls, playing one of Blofeld's Angels of Death alongside George Lazenby On Her Majesty's Secret Service in 1969.

Speaking about her favourite Bonds, she said: 'Sir Roger was amazing. Pierce Brosnan was incredible as well.

Representing the Eighties and the Noughties: Maryam d'Abo (left) and Caterina Murino both opted for slinky black numers

Good memories: Former 007 star Samantha Bond looked glamorous in in a low cut black and white dress, while Italian actress Caterina was stunning in black

Flashback: Former Bond girl Maryam (who starred in 1987 Bond film The Living Daylights) and Bond producer and screenwriter Michael G Wilson chatted to Dame Judi Dench over champagne

MI6 colleagues reunion: Dame Judi and Samantha both played colleagues to Pierce Brosnan's Bond

'People are always asking me who's going to be the next bond but Barbara Broccoli is holding her cards very close to her chest.'

Mingling in the garden at the champagne reception, Joanna posed for photos with fellow Bond girl Jane, who played Solitaire alongside Sir Sean Connery in Live And Let Die in 1973.

Her former Bond Sir Roger - who played the spy between 1973 and 1985 - was one of the big names at the bash and gave his opinion on who he would like to see in the role next.

Fabulous! Ab Fab's Joanna was thrilled to talk to the Duke of Edinburgh

On her majesty's secret service: Former Bond Sir Roger Moore greets Prince Philip

He explained: 'Anybody who is athletic - Daniel Craig has made that so. He is still Bond.'

Representing the Eighties Bond films was Timothy Dalton's The Living Daylights co-star Maryam d'Abo, who played Kara Milovy in the 1987 movie, while the Noughties was represented by Caterina, famous for Solange Dimitrios alongside Daniel Craig in his 007 debut Casino Royale in 2006.

Joining the actresses were not actual Bond girls, rather 007's MI6 colleagues; Samantha and Naomie, the past and current incarnations of Moneypenny.

Iconic: The three women acknowledged how important the Bond franchise had been to their careers

Goofing around: Dame Judi shared a laugh with former Bond co-star Colin Salmon (left) and comedian David Walliams

Garden party: (L-R) Fiona Hawthorne, Colin, Dame Judi, David, Michael G Wilson and David Mills

Downton star Samantha played Miss Moneypenny alongside Pierce Brosnan in four 007 films, Goldeneye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002).

Meanwhile, Daniel Craig-era Naomie took on the role of Eve Moneypenny in Skyfall in 2012 and reprised her role in last year's blockbuster Spectre.

The actress admitted she had no idea who was in the frame to replace Daniel once he officially stepped down from Bond: 'I have no idea. I know nothing, exactly the same as everyone else.

Lady in black: Dami Judi looked elegant in her floor-length black gown

Catching up: Dame Judi was seen deep in conversation with Bond producer Barbara Broccoli

Meet and greet: Jane spoke to Sophie, Countess of Wessex, while Naomie chatted to former Bond actor Colin

Sharing Bond memories: Caterina, David and Maryam talk to Prince Edward, Earl Of Wessex

'I love Daniel Craig, and really really hope he's going to come back.'

Completing Bond's female colleagues at the party was Dame Judi, who played M for seven movies, before she was killed off in Skyfall.

Speaking about the Duke Of Edinburgh's work with young people, Dame Judi said: 'It has galvanised a lot of young people into doing a lot of good things.

'My own nephew did the Duke of Edinburgh Awards - it gives people a focus, they realise "there's something I can do" and it's thrilling.'

Speaking about her favourite Bonds, Joanna said: 'Sir Roger was amazing. Pierce Brosnan was incredible as well'

All for a good cause: Dame Judi admitted her nephew had taken part in the Duke Of Edinburgh Award scheme

Glamour: Samantha and Jane with Bond producer Barbara, who is currently focusing on the next Bond film, which may or may not include Daniel Craig

Dapper: Colin chatted to DJ and actor Goldie, who famously starred in The World Is Not Enough in 1999

The garden with the golden gun: Party organisers had erected a giant 007 logo on the grass

When they were young: Joanna (front, in black) with George Lazenby in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) and Jane with Sir Roger Moore in Live And Let Die (1973)

Screen sirens: Maryam with Timothy Dalton in The Living Daylights in 1987 and Samantha as Miss Moneypenny with Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day in 2002

Daniel's Dames: Caterina Murino and Daniel Craig in Casino Royale in 2006 (left) and the actor with Naomie in Skyfall in 2012

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

'Let's start with a great black actor being Bond': Pierce Brosnan claims producers won't 'allow' a gay 007 but backs Idris Elba to take over from Daniel Craig

By JOANNA CRAWLEY FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 22:10, 25 August 2015 | UPDATED: 22:30, 25 August 2015

There's been mounting speculation about who will take over from Daniel Craig as Bond, when his contract is up in two films time.

And as fans and movie buffs speculate about the future 007, one past Bond has given his views, with Pierce Brosnan admitting that a complete shake-up could be what the series needs.

Pierce, who starred in four Bond movies from 1995 to 2002, has backed the possibility of a gay 007, but admits he would love to see a black actor take on the role next.

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The future of 007: Pierce Brosnan, who starred in four Bond movies from 1995 to 2002, has backed the possibility of a gay 007, but admits he would love to see a black actor take on the role next

Speaking to Details Magazine, the Irish actor was asked if he could picture a gay Bond, and he readily agreed that it was a move he'd love to see the franchise make.

'Sure. Why not?' Brosnan said, but after a moment mused that perhaps the talent behind the scenes wouldn't be quite so keen. 'Actually, I don't know how it would work. I don't think Barbara [Broccoli, the Bond producer] would allow a gay Bond to happen in her lifetime,' he claimed. 'But it would certainly make for interesting viewing.'

Pierce, 62, was keen to back one of the leading names thought to be in the running to take over from Craig, who is under contract for one more film after 2015's Spectre, adding: 'Let's start with a great black actor being James Bond. Idris Elba certainly has the physicality, the charisma, the presence. But I think Daniel will be there for a while yet.'

Support: The actor says he'd be keen to see Idris Elba take over from Daniel Craig once his contract is up

Pierce was the fifth actor to play the secret agent when he was cast in Goldeneye in 1994. Daniel meanwhile has so far starred in three 007 movies, with his latest Spectre, hitting cinemas this November.

Daniel has been upfront about his desire to leave the franchise, even admitting way back in 2012 that he was close to getting out of his contract before Skyfall was made.

Director Sam Mendes has already admitted that Spectre is likely to be his last, after changing his mind about quitting after Skyfall, but fans should be assured that Daniel at least is under contract for one more film.

Pierce has enjoyed big screen success since leaving the hit franchise over ten years ago, with his latest thriller No Escape hitting cinemas this week.

Quitting? Daniel has been upfront about his desire to leave the franchise, even admitting way back in 2012 that he was close to getting out of his contract before Skyfall was made

Favourite with the ladies: While Pierce fully supports a gay 007, he admits he's unsure if producers would ever let it happen

He may have played Bond four times, but the actor has admitted he turned down the chance to lead another huge movie franchise, explaining to Details that he said no to starring in Tim Burton's Batman films in the late 80s and early 90s, which eventually cast Michael Keaton.

'It was the beginning of these huge movies, and I just thought, Batman?' he said.

'Batman held such an indelible place in my own childhood, but I said something flippant to Tim Burton like, "Any guy who wears his underpants outside his trousers cannot be taken seriously." So, yeah.'

New roles: Pierce has enjoyed big screen success since leaving the hit franchise over ten years ago, with his latest thriller No Escape hitting cinemas this week

Promo trail: The star has been busy promoting his new film, stopping by the Today show in NYC on Tuesday

No to the tights: He may have played Bond four times, but the actor has admitted he turned down the chance to lead another huge movie franchise - Batman

Pierce Brosnan on 'No Escape' and the Next James Bond: Celebrities : Details

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Friday, 10 June 2016

Naomie Harris joins six decades of Bond Girls for 007-themed party to celebrate Duke of Edinburgh Awards' 60th anniversary

Joanna Lumley and Jane Seymour join Naomie Harris as six decades of Bond Girls come together for 007-themed party to celebrate Duke of Edinburgh Awards' 60th anniversary

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

'Let's start with a great black actor being Bond': Pierce Brosnan claims producers won't 'allow' a gay 007 but backs Idris Elba to take over from Daniel Craig

'Let's start with a great black actor being Bond': Pierce Brosnan claims producers won't 'allow' a gay 007 but backs Idris Elba to take over from Daniel Craig

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