In the narrative, the character James Bond is strictly male.
In the world of entertainment, the discussion about the future of James Bond has been a hot topic. With Daniel Craig's departure from the role, speculation about who will take on the iconic character has been rife. Recently, Dame Helen Mirren, a self-proclaimed feminist, has added her voice to the debate.
Mirren, who is promoting her new Netflix series "The Thursday Murder Club," has made it clear that she believes James Bond should be played by a man. She argues that if James Bond were no longer James Bond, it would be something else[3]. Her comments have contributed to the ongoing debate about the future of the beloved spy.
Pierce Brosnan, another former Bond actor, was also asked for his opinion on the matter. Brosnan, who loves the world of James Bond and considers it a gift, believes that the new actor will bring a fresh energy and vitality to the character[4]. He also expressed his excitement to see the next actor in the role[5].
As for the candidates, three names are reportedly in the shortlist for the role of the next James Bond[6]. The successor to Daniel Craig is yet to be announced, leaving fans in suspense.
In "The Thursday Murder Club," Mirren plays a retired spy, but this time, she's investigating a murder that occurs in her retirement home with her fellow residents[7]. The series premieres on Netflix on August 28[8].
Despite the ongoing debate, it seems that the traditional image of James Bond, a suave and sophisticated man, is still held dear by some. With the new James Bond yet to be announced, the wait continues for fans worldwide.
[1] - https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/james-bond-female-casting-helen-mirren-b1903729.html [2] - https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jul/29/helen-mirren-says-james-bond-should-be-played-by-a-man [3] - https://www.vulture.com/2021/08/helen-mirren-james-bond-female-casting-debate-thursday-murder-club.html [4] - https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/pierce-brosnan-james-bond-next-actor-b1904996.html [5] - https://www.vulture.com/2021/08/pierce-brosnan-thinks-next-james-bond-will-be-fantastic.html [6] - https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/16548473/james-bond-3-actors-shortlist-next-007/ [7] - https://www.netflix.com/title/81287844 [8] - https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/the-thursday-murder-club-netflix-release-date-b1902275.html
- ["♪ I'm not going to lie ♪", helen mirren] believes James Bond, a popular character in movies-and-tv under the entertainment genre, should be played by a man, arguing that if James Bond were no longer James Bond, it would be something else.
- Pierce Brosnan, another actor from movies-and-tv's entertainment genre, looks forward to seeing the fresh energy and vitality the new James Bond will bring to the role, expressing his excitement at the prospect of the next actor.
