Bond 26: Ana De Armas' Paloma Wouldn't Work As Well With A New 007
Ana De Armas' Paloma was one of the best elements of No Time To Die, but the contrast that makes her such a terrific pairing with Daniel Craig’s James Bond would be a problem if she were to return for Bond 26. The next James Bond movie isn't in development yet, with producer Barbara Broccoli taking her time to find the new 007 following the departure of Daniel Craig. While it's not unheard of for popular supporting Bond characters to stay on even after the actor playing Bond himself steps down, Ana De Armas' Paloma just wouldn't have the same impact in Bond 26.
Though she only appeared for only about 10 minutes in No Time To Die, Ana De Armas' Paloma managed to establish herself as the standout new character in Daniel Craig's final 007 film. After feigning naivety and inexperience in the field, she quickly shows that she's more than capable of looking after herself. Paloma essentially leads James Bond through the mission, exhibiting eloquent yet deadly moves while perfectly subverting the standard Bond Girl tropes. Given how No Time To Die ends, Craig won't be back for Bond 26, however, the popularity of Ana De Armas' Paloma with fans suggests demand for her to return in some capacity.
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The problem with Paloma returning for Bond 26 is that the dynamic between her and 007 wouldn't work with a younger actor playing James Bond. She's wonderful in No Time To Die, but one of the main facets that make her work so well as a character is her freshness in contrast to Daniel Craig's older, more world-weary Bond. He's been through the mill over the course of five James Bond movies and has seen it all. The exuberance and finesse with which Ana De Armas'
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