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Helen Mirren Defends Male Bond, Rejects Female Version

4/2/2025

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Helen Mirren passionately defends the essence of James Bond, arguing that a female version would perpetuate sexism. She advocates for authentic narratives about brave women in the Secret Service instead. While she critiques the franchise, she admires past Bonds like Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig, as the next installment promises to keep the iconic character male and British, much to fans' delight.

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Story summary

Helen Mirren passionately defends the essence of James Bond, arguing that a female version would perpetuate sexism. She advocates for authentic narratives about brave women in the Secret Service instead. While she critiques the franchise, she admires past Bonds like Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig, as the next installment promises to keep the iconic character male and British, much to fans' delight.