Clearly this is the correct suggestion.
Could even tie it in with the story.
"Former 007 agent unhappy with the way the world goes, changes sides and becomes supervillain.
He knows everything 007 knows, because he's been one!"
Practically writes itself.
"For England, James?”
"No. Tomorrow never dies, the world is not enough, and I’d rather die another day with a golden eye on my own terms. This one is for me.”