From Bond Girl to Grocery Run: Mary Stavin's Unexpected Comeback!
SPOTTED: Former Bond Girl and Miss World Winner Mary Stavin, 68, Out and About in LA - But Who's Next in Line for 007?
In a glamorous turn of events, former Bond Girl and Miss World winner Mary Stavin was spotted running errands in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The stunning Swedish stunner, now 68, looked every bit the sexpot as she picked up a cart-load of items at LA grocery store Pavilions. We can't help but wonder if she's still got what it takes to be a Bond Girl - after all, she did share a memorable kiss with the late Roger Moore in A View to a Kill!
But Stavin's acting career wasn't just limited to her two Bond films. The talented actress appeared in a string of other notable roles, including a stint on the hit mystery show Twin Peaks and soap opera Days of Our Lives. She even made waves in the music world with a cameo in Adam Ant's music video for "Strip" back in the day.
It seems Stavin is still going strong - she's set to appear in the comedy series Nom De Plume, which is currently in production. But while we're loving her latest venture, fans can't help but wonder what happened to the actress who once sizzled on screen as Octopussy girl and Kimberley Jones.
According to sources close to the actress, Stavin's been keeping busy with family life - she lives in California with her second husband, businessman Nicholas Wilcockson, and their daughter. But we can't help but speculate if she'll ever trade in her day job for a return to the Bond franchise.
After all, Daniel Craig may have hung up his 007 suit for good after his latest outing, but rumors are swirling about who'll be next to take on the iconic role. Actor Aaron Taylor Johnson has emerged as the top contender - but when asked about the possibility of becoming Bond, he played it cool, telling Esquire: "It's not really for me to say anything."
But the people behind the scenes are getting busy - British screenwriter Steven Knight, creator of the hit BBC crime drama Peaky Blinders, has signed on to write the latest James Bond movie. Knight revealed that working on the script for 007 has always been on his "bucket list," and with Dune director Denis Villeneuve set to helm the project, fans can expect big things from the new film.
With production underway and a star-studded cast rumored to be in the works, we're eagerly anticipating the latest Bond installment. But as Stavin proved on Tuesday - you don't have to be 007 to turn heads in LA!
The Rumored Next Bond: Aaron Taylor Johnson
As speculation swirls about who'll take over Daniel Craig's iconic role, actor Aaron Taylor Johnson has emerged as the top contender for 007. Fans can't help but wonder if he'd make a convincing Bond - after all, he's proven his action chops in films like Kick-Ass and The Avengers.
But when asked about the possibility of becoming Bond, Johnson played it cool, telling Esquire: "It's not really for me to say anything." But insiders claim he's been actively campaigning for the role behind the scenes - could this be the start of a new era for 007?
The Behind-the-Scenes Buzz
With Steven Knight on board as screenwriter and Denis Villeneuve set to direct, fans can expect big things from the next Bond film. But what about the rumors surrounding production? According to sources close to the project, Amazon MGM Studios is overseeing the entire operation - a departure from longtime producer Barbara Broccoli's creative control.
Meanwhile, Pascal Pictures' Amy Pascal and Heyday Films' David Heyman are on board as producers, with Tanya Lapointe serving as executive producer. It seems like everyone involved is bringing their A-game to bring 007 into the next era.
A Tribute to Roger Moore
As we take a look back at Stavin's illustrious career, it's hard not to think of her late co-star Roger Moore. In an interview with TheScholarlyNote.com in 2017, following Moore's passing aged 89, Stavin shared fond memories of their time on set together.
"Roger was the kindest, most generous person I've ever met," she said. "Floating away on board a submarine with Mary Stavin must be many men's dream," Moore famously wrote about his Bond Girls in an interview back in the day - and it seems like he wasn't just talking about any old actress.
Stavin recalled her first on-screen kiss with Moore as a pivotal moment in her career, one that still makes her blush to this day. "I was so nervous before filming," she confessed. "But Roger put me at ease immediately." It's clear that the chemistry between them was real - and we can't help but wonder if they'd have been just as convincing on screen.
Mary Stavin: From Bond Girl to...?
So what does the future hold for this Swedish siren turned 68? With her upcoming role in Nom De Plume, it seems like she's not done yet. But will she ever return to the world of espionage and high-stakes action as a Bond Girl once more?
As we catch up with Stavin on Tuesday, one thing's clear - Mary Stavin is still the embodiment of sultry sophistication. And who knows? Maybe next time around, it'll be her behind the wheel of the Aston Martin DB5, not just shopping for groceries in LA.
