Hollywood megastar 'nabs iconic role in James Bond spin-off' after 'creative control' of the 007 film franchise was handed over to Amazon

Florence Pugh has reportedly landed the role of Miss Moneypenny in a James Bond TV spin-off after Amazon took over 'creative control' of the franchise. Florence Pugh has reportedly landed the role of Miss Moneypenny in a James Bond TV spin-off after Amazon took over 'creative control' of the franchise The novels were published from 2005 to 2008 and are set in the 1950s and 1960s, providing a backstory to the fan favourite character created by Ian Fleming. Florence will join a long line of stars who have played Miss Moneypenny, including Lois Maxwell, Caroline Bliss and Samantha Bond This week, it emerged that 007 will no longer be in the hands of longtime producers Barbara Brocolli and Michael G Wilson as they have handed over creative control to Amazon 'And that's fine. Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement: 'We are grateful to the late Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman for bringing James Bond to movie theatres around the world, and to Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for their unyielding dedication and their role in continuing the legacy of the franchise that is cherished by legions of fans worldwide.