October 11th 2024.
Next up on the radar, a beloved Bond Girl has made a bold statement in support of Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the next James Bond, and her reasoning is quite cheeky. Britt Ekland, who portrayed Mary Goodnight alongside Roger Moore in the 1974 film The Man With The Golden Gun, has some strong opinions on the future of the Bond franchise as producers search for the next 007.
According to science, 34-year-old Aaron has been declared the most handsome man in the world, and Britt believes he could be a very interesting choice to succeed Daniel Craig. During a recent episode of Good Morning Britain, she playfully referenced Daniel's iconic scene in Casino Royale where he dons nothing but his swimming trunks.
When asked if Aaron, who is the frontrunner for the role, would make a good Bond, Britt teased, "He'd look very nice in those swimming trunks." She went on to praise Aaron's acting skills, calling him "very interesting."
Having worked alongside Roger Moore in The Man With The Golden Gun, Britt is eager to know who will follow in the footsteps of iconic Bond actors such as Daniel, Sean Connery, and Pierce Brosnan. "I think it's about time we had a new Bond," she shared, expressing her excitement for the franchise.
However, when it comes to the idea of a female Bond, Britt has some strong beliefs. "No!" she declared, "Because he couldn't. Bond was written as a man, and it has to be a man, and specifically an English man!"
Reflecting on her time as a Bond Girl, Britt reminisced about a painful experience on set when she was burned by some planned explosions. "They set it up, they tell you, 'Here will be an explosion, there will be one,' and they time it," she explained. "Unless you are a second too early or too late, you will get burned." Thankfully, Roger was there to save the day and her bottom, as he pulled her out of harm's way.
Despite the injury, Britt has fond memories of her time as Mary Goodnight. However, she couldn't help but acknowledge the awkwardness of wearing a bikini on set while everyone else was fully clothed. "If you think about it, this is your work environment and every day you come here and you sit in a bikini while everyone else is in suits and jackets and hoodies," she shared with Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway. "That's what it would feel like."
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