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Helen Mirren and Brosnan Back Next Male James Bond

8/18/2025

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Helen Mirren believes the next James Bond should be male, stating a female Bond wouldn't be suitable.
She compared her character in "The Thursday Murder Club" to Bond, highlighting realism over entertainment.
Pierce Brosnan supports Mirren's view and looks forward to the next male Bond actor.
Potential candidates for the role include Harris Dickinson, Jacob Elordi, and Tom Holland as Amazon manages the franchise.

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Story summary

Helen Mirren believes the next James Bond should be male, stating a female Bond wouldn't be suitable.
She compared her character in "The Thursday Murder Club" to Bond, highlighting realism over entertainment.
Pierce Brosnan supports Mirren's view and looks forward to the next male Bond actor.
Potential candidates for the role include Harris Dickinson, Jacob Elordi, and Tom Holland as Amazon manages the franchise.