Spin-off by James Bond: Florence Pugh is said to be Miss Moneypenny

In the course of the James Bond series, numerous famous actresses played 007’s secretary-including Lois Maxwell (1927-2007), Samantha Bond (63) and finally Naomie Harris (48). Next, Florence Pugh (29) could take on the iconic role. How, a spin-off to the famous agent films with her should be in the works.

This is said to be a film adaptation of the novels of the novels “The Moneyny Diaries”. The trilogy was released from 2005 to 2008 by Samantha Weinberg under the pseudonym Kate Westbrook and played in the 1950s and 1960s. It tells the background story of Miss Moneypenny-so it is a prequel to the James Bond films.

“Depending on the point of view, it is either a dream combination or a nightmare if the story of such a popular figure is played by a British top actress,” a TV insider told the newspaper. Hollywood star Florence Pugh became known in 2014 by the film “The Falling”. Over 20 other productions followed, including “Lady Macbeth” or “Little” Women, for which she also received an Oscar nomination.

The message about the James Bond spin-off comes into the hands of Amazon shortly after the franchise was handed over. In mid-February, it became known that long-time producers Barbara Broccoli (64) and Michael G. Wilson (83) sold the rights to James Bond from family ownership to the Amazon MGM studios after more than 30 years.

The takeover of the creative orientation of the universe around the cult figure by the group has caused a lot of criticism. Fans have already sensed that numerous spin-offs were the result and that the James Bond empire could break. “Many Bond fans fear that the Amazon deal will lead to watering the brand through spin-off stories and prequels that reduce the purity of the British icon,” said the insider. In addition, this could lead to James Bond played by different actors in various projects, which is not in the interests of the fans.

In 2021, the last James Bond movie flickered with “no time to die”. The strip also marked the farewell of Daniel Craig (56) from the role of the agent, since then the future of 007 has been uncertain.