James Bond
The Taken actor joked about his late wife's "ultimatum" in a recent interview.
The Luther actor has long been tipped to replace Daniel Craig in the role of 007.
As MI6’s chief of staff Bill Tanner, Rory shared the screen with Daniel Craig in the last four James Bond films.
"He didn’t seem like the happiest person on Bond, but on Glass Onion, it was the complete opposite."
And he was totally oblivious to what could have been.
Life imitated art for the actor on Tuesday when he was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, the same honour held by 007.
While he's about to make his superhero debut in Black Adam, Pierce said he was once nearly cast as Batman — until he mocked the dark knight's costume.
The late singer had been lined up to record the theme song to Quantum Of Solace.
"We will not see the likes of her ever again."
As the country reflects on the late monarch's legacy, many have been remembering some of her more light-hearted TV appearances.