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Helen Mirren Slams Bond Franchise's "Profound Sexism"

3/28/2025

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Dame Helen Mirren boldly condemned the James Bond franchise as "drenched in profound sexism" during the promotion of her new series, MobLand. She emphasized the need for genuine narratives about women in espionage rather than a female Bond. Mirren also lauded former Bonds Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig for their compelling portrayals. MobLand premieres on Paramount+ on March 30.

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Dame Helen Mirren boldly condemned the James Bond franchise as "drenched in profound sexism" during the promotion of her new series, MobLand. She emphasized the need for genuine narratives about women in espionage rather than a female Bond. Mirren also lauded former Bonds Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig for their compelling portrayals. MobLand premieres on Paramount+ on March 30.