Jane Seymour is making headlines once again — not for a new film or TV project, but for a heartwarming revelation about her enduring bond with the 007 community. The legendary British actress, best known to franchise fans as the enigmatic Solitaire in Live and Let Die (1973), opened up exclusively to PEOPLE magazine about her close friendship with former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan — including a recent reunion in Hawaii that captured the imagination of fans worldwide.
Jane Seymour: A Proud Member of the 007 Club
At the 33rd Annual Race to Erase MS Gala held in Century City, California, on June 5, 2026, the 75-year-old actress told PEOPLE, “I was in Hawaii recently with Pierce [Brosnan], and of course I never did [a Bond movie] with Pierce, but he’s been a good friend for years, and we were painting together.”
Seymour, who starred opposite Roger Moore as the psychic Bond girl Solitaire in the 1973 classic Live and Let Die, made it clear that her connection to the world of 007 extends far beyond the silver screen. She told PEOPLE she is “really good friends with all the Bonds,” referring to the actors who have played iconic spy James Bond over the years.
The playful actress even joked about capitalizing on the shared artistic hobby, quipping, “Maybe they need a painting show with Bond and Bond Girls.”
Pierce Brosnan: A Longtime Friend and Fellow Artist
While Seymour and Brosnan never shared the screen in a Bond film, their friendship has clearly stood the test of time. Brosnan, 73, played Bond in four films: GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), and Die Another Day (2002).
Brosnan is well known for his deep love of Hawaii. Pierce and his wife Keely Shaye Smith reside in a gorgeous oceanfront estate in Kauai, Hawaii. “We have a wee cottage out there on the North Shore, and it sits on [five] acres,” the Golden Globe nominee told Closer magazine. It was at this tropical paradise that the two old friends reconnected — bonding not over espionage, but over paintbrushes and canvases.
Reflecting on what she treasures most about the friendship, Seymour said the pair “talk quite deeply about life and kids.”
Jane Seymour’s Legacy as Bond Girl Solitaire
Jane Seymour’s place in cinematic history was cemented over 50 years ago when she portrayed Solitaire — a mysterious tarot-card reader with psychic powers — in Live and Let Die. The film marked Roger Moore’s debut as James Bond and remains one of the most beloved entries in the franchise.
In a separate interview with Irish Star in March 2026, Seymour reflected on the role, noting it has been over 50 years since she made her mark in the 007 franchise, starring as the iconic Bond girl Solitaire in Live and Let Die — the 1973 film that acted as Roger Moore’s debut in the role of James Bond.
Despite the decades that have passed, Seymour has remained enthusiastic about the franchise. The actress said she would welcome the opportunity to return to the Bond universe, telling the Daily Mirror at Sir Elton John’s AIDS Foundation party: “Oh yes… but they will never ask me.”
Seymour Weighs In on the Next James Bond
With the franchise in the midst of a major transition following Daniel Craig’s acclaimed five-film run, the question on every 007 fan’s lips is: who will play the next Bond?
When asked to weigh in on the casting of the next 007 to carry on the franchise after Daniel Craig’s successful five-film run, Seymour said, “I have no idea. They ask me this all the time.”
However, while she may not have a personal pick, she has expressed full confidence in the direction the franchise is heading. Seymour is sure the next James Bond will be “the right one” for this era.
Her trust in Amazon — which now holds creative control over the franchise — is equally firm. She told the Daily Mirror: “I think it’s great. Amazon is huge and I am sure they will have the time, the money, and the interest to continue and invest in Bond.”
Who Could Be the Next 007? The Latest Contenders
As of June 2026, the race to become the next James Bond is heating up. It has long been confirmed that there will be a sequel to Craig’s swansong performance in No Time to Die, with the film to be directed by Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight.
As of June 2026, Callum Turner and Tom Francis are joint favourites to take on the iconic role. Other names in the frame include Jacob Elordi and Henry Ashton, a rising English actor known for roles in Amazon Prime’s My Lady Jane and the BBC Three drama A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.
Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney is reportedly the frontrunner to star as the next Bond girl, with Zendaya and Florence Pugh also mentioned as potential contenders.
As for Pierce Brosnan himself — ever candid about his Bond legacy — he told UK GQ in November 2025, “That’s another man’s job. Sometimes you entertain it and sometimes you just move on…it really gets in the way of life…I’ve said everything I have to say about it.”
Jane Seymour’s Art Show: The Other Big News
Away from all things Bond, Seymour is keeping herself very busy creatively. At the same Race to Erase MS Gala where she opened up about Brosnan, the actress revealed she is set to launch “a one-woman art show” in New Jersey, featuring “over a hundred pieces of art” she has created over the years — everything from pen and ink to watercolors, pastels, oils, acrylics, and sculpture.
It seems the Hawaii painting sessions with Brosnan have been part of a broader creative flourishing for Seymour, who continues to defy expectations at 75 with her boundless energy and artistic passion.
FAQ: Pierce Brosnan and Jane Seymour
Q: Did Jane Seymour ever appear in a James Bond film with Pierce Brosnan? A: No. Jane Seymour appeared in Live and Let Die (1973) alongside Roger Moore, while Pierce Brosnan’s Bond films ran from 1995 to 2002. The two are longtime personal friends, though they never shared the screen in a Bond film.
Q: What did Jane Seymour and Pierce Brosnan do together in Hawaii? A: According to Seymour’s exclusive interview with PEOPLE in June 2026, the two spent time painting together during her recent visit to Hawaii, where Brosnan lives on the North Shore of Kauai.
Q: What does Jane Seymour think about the next James Bond casting? A: Seymour says she has “no idea” who should play the next Bond but is confident that the right actor will be found for this era. She also expressed enthusiasm about Amazon’s creative control over the franchise.
Q: Who is the frontrunner to play the next James Bond in 2026? A: As of June 2026, Callum Turner and Tom Francis are joint betting favourites to play 007 in the upcoming Bond 26, directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Q: Has Pierce Brosnan ruled out returning to the Bond franchise? A: In November 2025, Brosnan told UK GQ that the Bond role is “another man’s job,” suggesting he has moved on from the franchise — though he had previously floated the idea of appearing as a Bond villain in a lighter-hearted capacity.
Whether it’s painting on the shores of Hawaii or stealing scenes at a glittering Hollywood gala, Jane Seymour and Pierce Brosnan remind us that the Bond world’s friendships are just as legendary as its films — drop your thoughts in the comments below and tell us who you want to see as the next 007!