‘Spectre’ Premiere: Stars and Royalty Celebrate James Bond’s 24th Outing

“If I think about Rosamund Pike, Halle Berry or Ursula Andress in the past, for me, I remember those strong female roles”.

She also realized, from the moment she first heard the name Pussy Galore (played by Honor Blackman in 1964’s Goldfinger), that the Bond universe is one where women’s names signal their intended utility and utmost objective.

Bellucci said it was a “great joy” to be a part of the “incredible custom” of Bond movies.

Speaking about the franchise, Craig told the BBC: “It’s changed my life and I’ve loved every second of it”. Beginning with the DB5 in Goldfinger, and culminating with the Aston Martin DB10, Bond’s newest beauty will debut next month in the legendary spy’s latest film, Spectre. Interestingly enough, the man who’s been playing Bond for four films now (Daniel Craig, our fictional patient zero) is the one who wants to stop the outbreak.

When asked about being a Bond girl, French actress Seydoux quipped to Edwards: “I can’t really believe it, but I don’t know if I’m a Bond girl, I’m just a blonde girl”.

Miss Seydoux, 30, who plays the mysterious and sultry Madeleine Swann, opted for a floor-length gold-sleeved Prada gown with a silver waist belt and an open back.

Monica Belucci, who plays Lucia Sciarra, the widow of an assassin killed by Bond said: “I am very emotional”.

He joined his Bond girls on the red carpet for the royal premiere of SPECTRE, but Daniel Craig’s real leading lady was waiting in the wings.

“She’s Monica Bellucci. It’s a no brainer”, Craig said.

Screening took place throughout night at Vue in Cribbs Causeway with showings from 7.30pm last night until 5.30am this morning for those who just could not wait to see Bond.

As they arrived on the red carpet in a chauffeur driven Bentley, the Royal trio were met by the producers of Spectre, Barbara Broccoli, original producer of the Bond franchise Michael Wilson, and director Sam Mendes.

The release follows the last Bond film – “Skyfall” in 2012.

Spectre’s Denbigh loved the movie. “I’m a massive Bond fan so I’m dragging Hannah along tonight – it’s become a bit of a tradition”.

The daughter of a Jamaican mother and Trinidadian father, Harris was the first black actor to play Moneypenny, secretary to the head of MI6 “M”, for many years played by Judi Dench.