3) Don’t Kill Madeline Swann
Spectre ended on a shocking note, as Bond drove off into the sunset, leaving behind his life as a secret agent to have a happy ending with his latest love Madeline Swann. Longtime fans would have recognized that this is calling back to one of the most infamous moments in the franchise and offers us a big clue as to what will happen in Bond 25.
Back in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, George Lazenby’s 007 ended the movie driving off with his newly-wedded bride Tracey (Diana Rigg). Unfortunately, tragedy struck when Blofeld mowed down Tracey in a drive-by-shooting. A similar scene also happened in Craig’s debut, Casino Royale, in which Eva Green’s Vesper Lynd died after Bond had fallen for her.
It doesn’t take much to assume that it’s not looking good for Swann, but let’s hope that things don’t play out that predictably. The obvious story arc for Bond 25 would be to have Bond go on a revenge mission after Madeline’s killed. This might be a good idea… if Quantum of Solace hadn’t already used that plot just two films ago. We’re not quite sure how they should handle it – obviously Bond can’t stay with Madeline as he needs to get back on the job – but to have the character bumped off would just be a cheap redo of a scenario we’ve seen played out twice before.
