TheBond films are filled with important side charactersand love interests who help make the franchise so iconic.

However,Moneypenny takes on much more of a role than she does in the original book series.

She was written out of the books after the 1961 novelThunderballwhen she married a member of the Baltic Exchange.

Daniel Craig as James Bond in No Time To Die.

Loelia’s role is more extensive in the novels, as she acts as Bond’s secretary.

The film version of Moneypenny is actually a composite of a few significant female characters from the book series.

She was also inspired by the character Mary Goodnight, another MI6 secretary who works directly with Bond.

A splitscreen of Miss Moneypenny and James Bond.

Moneypenny assists Bond the same way that Loelia and eventually Mary did in the books.

Like most of the agency employees,Loelia and Moneypenny are clever and good at their work.

After Craig’s retirement, the next Bond film will star a new actor as the iconic agent.

Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in GoldenEye

It will also allow for introducing new characters, potentially including Loelia.

Moneypenny’s previous performances were by Lois Maxwell, Caroline Bliss, Samantha Bond, and Naomie Harris.

Her inclusion could also allow for another love interest for Bond, tracing back to their flirtatious roots.

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The James Bond franchise follows the adventures of British secret agent 007 as he combats global threats.

The series spans multiple films, featuring exotic locations, thrilling action sequences, and memorable characters.

James Bond with Miss Moneypenny in Goldfinger.

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No Time to Die Film Poster

The James Bond franchise follows the adventures of British secret agent 007 as he combats global threats. With a license to kill, Bond faces off against various villains and criminal organizations, employing high-tech gadgets, espionage, and charm. The series spans multiple films, featuring exotic locations, thrilling action sequences, and memorable characters. Bond’s mission to protect the world and uphold justice remains central, making the franchise an enduring icon in the spy genre.

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