Hi mod, I just nominated F!James Bond/Alec Trevelyan for Bond - Craig movies. Alec actually appeared in the Brosnan Bond movies, but has been osmosis'd sideways into Craig fandom as a relatively common character in the way of sprawling but connected canons. I'll understand if it doesn't meet your criteria though.
Preemptive James Bond question
I just nominated F!James Bond/Alec Trevelyan for Bond - Craig movies. Alec actually appeared in the Brosnan Bond movies, but has been osmosis'd sideways into Craig fandom as a relatively common character in the way of sprawling but connected canons. I'll understand if it doesn't meet your criteria though.