No Time to Die spoilers follow.
Lashana Lynch has addressed whether fans will get to see more of Nomi in upcoming James Bond films.
Following her Rising Star Award win at the BAFTAS last night (March 13), the British actress said she would still be up for reprising the role now that Daniel Craig has said goodbye to his James Bond iteration.
"I would," she said at the BAFTA winners' press conference, adding: "I don't know if it's happening, by the way."
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However, Lynch added: "I've had a really good time working with [producers] Barbara [Broccoli] and Michael [G Wilson] and the whole team there. It's such a collaborative family."
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"And I think that [Nomi]'s a character that you just can't get enough of. You know, you love that kind of as a friend. So I look forward to meet my friend again."
Lynch also weighed in on the abuse she has received when her character – the action franchise's first female, Black "00" spy – was announced.
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The actress explained she welcomed the dislike from some in the fandom "because they reminded me of the work that I need to do, the industry needs to do, the world needs to do" in order for her to push for better, more inclusive representation.
"And I'm grateful for everyone who sent a bad message because it encouraged me to send better messages to the people who support movies," she added.
In a chat with Digital Spy ahead of the film release last year, Lynch said the introduction of Nomi felt like "exactly the right thing for the franchise right now", but remained tight-lipped about a possible return.
No Time to Die is out now. All the previous Bond movies are available on DVD or Blu-ray.
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment The James Bond Collection 1-24 Blu-ray 2017
Titan Books (UK) No Time To Die: The Making of the Film by Mark Salisbury
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MGM Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007
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Orion Trigger Mortis by Anthony Horowitz (with original material by Ian Fleming)
MGM/20th Century Fox Home Entertainment James Bond - The Daniel Craig Collection 4-Pack DVD
Winning Moves James Bond Trivial Pursuit - 007 Edition
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