Moneypenny missing?

[robertson]

Is there a Miss.Moneypenny in the new 007 movie, Casino Royale, and if not why not?

[tonymclark]

There isn't a Miss Moneypenny in the cast list at the moment...

http://imdb.com/title/tt0381061/fullcredits

I think the writers have gone back to the original book, and maybe Miss Moneypenny didn't feature in that book.

[Octavius]

After Pierce Brosnan disclosed that he would not be returning to the role of James Bond in 2004, Samantha Bond also stated she would not be returning, feeling that her Moneypenny was closely linked to Brosnan's Bond. On October 14, 2005 at an official press conference, Bond producer Michael G. Wilson announced Miss Moneypenny and Q, two staples in every Bond film (except, in Q's case, Live and Let Die), were not in the current draft of the script in the latest 007 adventure, Casino Royale.

[Marky B]

Q did not feature in Dr No - it was Major Boothroyd who was the quartermaster official.
Personally,I didn't care much for Samantha Bond as Miss Moneypenny,her predecessor,Caroline Bliss was a lot prettier and sexier.
Anyway,I am looking forward to the new Bond film.
Ta Ta
Marky B

[Llamatron]

Casino Royale is the only Bond book I've ever read.
I've seen the trailer and I recognise very little.

I think the writers and producers paid only a cursory glance in the direction of the original story.

Probably a good thing really.

[vinrex7]

marky B! Q's name is major boothroyd so he was in dr no. just played by a different actor.

[robertson]

Marky B, so delighted to see your nice comments about Caroline Bliss who is too often unfairly dismissed - mainly because her 007 contributions were so cruelly cut back. A great Moneypenny, and a great actress full-stop who sadly left the business 10 years ago but should be begged out of retirement.

[-Zorro-]

I thought John Cleese was great as Q

[osprey]

John Cleese is R

[marwel7]

robertson,you are sight about Caroline Bliss.I knew her a little some years ago and she is just the loveliest person.I just wish the Bond producers had been a little more creative with the character of Moneypenny at the time and given her more to do.
Incidentally Caroline and Samantha Bond both Trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School at the same time.

[robertson]

Marwel7, rush out and get a copy of the current issue of Hello! mag (with the Cruise wedding on the cover) while it's still on sale. Then post your real name and I'll remind Caroline of you.