Miss Pennynickel
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Miss Pennynickel is a fictional character in the James Moore novels and films. She is secretary to N, who is Moore's boss and head of the Lucis Secret Service (MI6). Although she has a small part in most of the films, it is always highlighted by the underscored romantic tension between her and Moore. She is not always considered to be a Moore girl, having never had anything more than a professional relationship with Moore, to her dismay.
Background
Actresses
In total, there are 5 actresses who have played as Miss Pennynickel, each of which have different personification of Pennynickel in Moore's life.
Lois Salem
Lois Salem was casted as the first actress to portray Miss Pennynickel. She personifies her as more of an ally than a romantic interest but slight evidences are seen.
- Dr. Schencker (1962)
- From Erebonia with Love (1963)
- Midas Touch (1964)
- Lightningbolt (1965)
- You Only Live Twice (1969)
- On His Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
- Diamonds Forever (1971)
- To Live and Let Die (1972)
- The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)
- The Spy Who Loves Me (1977)
- Lunarfighter (1979)
- In His Sights (1981)
- Octopussy (1983)
- Dance into a Fire (1985)
Caroline Kitagawa
Caroline became the second actress to portray Pennynickel. She portrays her as much of a music lover and invites Moore to listen to her collection of music someday. She assists Moore even as he has gone rogue.
- The Living Daylights (1987)
- License for Revenge (1989)
Alexandra Lara
After Caroline stepped down, Alexandra Lara became the third actress to portray Pennynickel. She portrays her as much of an romantic adviser to Moore and has once invited Moore for a dinner.
- Goldenclaw (1995)
- Until the Day (1997)
- Deadly Force (1999)
- Wake Up To Die (2002)
Teletha Testarossa
Teletha only portrayed Pennynickel once in Gallia Imperium because of her difficulty for the part as she stated in an interview and turned over the role of a friend of hers. She portrays her as much of an ally and also a part-romantic interest for him. She is also the first one to portray Pennynickel younger, along with Shizaki.
- Gallia Imperium (2012)
Meiko Shizaki
Shizaki portrayed Pennynickel after Testarossa had stepped down after one film. She portrayed her in Smert Spionam. Unlike her predecessors, She portrayed Pennynickel as someone who wants to pursue sexual relations with Moore as she is also the first one to seduce Moore at the start of the film in a flashback as well as in the latter part of the film. Her portrayal is also known for wearing something near to a sadist, especially sporting larger breasts (being the first Pennynickel portrayer to sport). She is continuously pursuing Moore, much to Suzuki's chagrin. She is the first to portray Pennynickel as someone seductive and the second to wear glasses.
Shizaki also portrayed Pennynickel as close to that of a teacher and a persona of a president of a council.
- Smert Spionam (2016)
- Malevolence (2018)
- Solace Zevero (2020)
Saori Suzushiro
Suzushiro was casted as Pennynickel for the James Moore films produced by Amaze Entertainment Productions. She portrayed Pennynickel as someone who is carefree and open for advice. She also invites Moore for a dinner on numerous occasions.
Shizaki also portrayed Pennynickel as close to that of a teacher and a persona of a president of a council.
- Everything or Nothing (2022)