United Kingdom, Feb. 27 -- Jane Seymour is optimistic about the future of James Bond.

The 74-year-old actress - who played Solitaire opposite Roger Moore as 007 in 1973's 'Live and Let Die' - has faith in Amazon MGM's plans for the franchise after the studio took full creative control following the surprise departures of longterm producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

She told People magazine: "I hope they're good. I mean, it's an end of an era, isn't it?

"I am sure it'll do really well. I think Bond will keep going. People love Bond. It's a great franchise."

And the veteran actress admitted she'd happily return to the series in the future.

Asked about the possibility, she said: "I've always said I'd be very happy to be a ...