Helen Mirren believes that the bond should not be a woman for the “deep sexism” of the franchise
The Oscar’s winning actress is more interested in listening to stories of female spies, stating that “she never liked” the famous narrative agent.
The famous British actress Helen Mirren He said James Bond should never be played by a woman, since the spy franchise “was born from the deep sexism”. Mirren also admitted it “He never liked” saga 007 For the way women were presented in it.
“All the Saga de James BondIt wasn’t my thing. It really wasn’t. I never liked James Bond. I never liked how women were introduced to James Bond, “said Mirren A “The Standard” In a new interview. “The entire concept of James Bond is wet And he was born from deep sexism. “
And he continued: “Women have always been an important part and incredibly relevant for the secret service. They have always been. It is very courageous. If you find out what women in French resistance didThey are surprisingly, incredibly courageous. So I would tell real stories about extraordinary women who have worked in that world. “
Mirren, 79, currently recites in the new Paramount+ “Mobland” police series alongside what was one of the favorites of Bond, Tom Hardy and the Ex James Bond Pierce Brosnan.
The 71 -year -old Irish star, who played the role between 1995 and 2002, Speculation previously rejected that an American could take on the role after Amazon’s acquisition, describing as a “fact” The agent who drinks Martini should be British.
“I am a big fan of Pierce BrosnanI mean, a big fan, “said Mirren.” My God. Obviously, it is very beautiful and all this, and I think it is fabulous in “Mobland”, but it is also one of the most pleasant people with those who have the pleasure of working. And Daniel Craig, whom I met a little, is also an adorable and friendly person. “
At the beginning of the year, in A reorganization that surprised everyone In the world of cinema, the fans of James Bond, the producers of Barbara Broccoli, who have always opposed the idea that James Bond was played by a woman, and Michael G. Wilson announced that he had retired from the franchise for the franchise for Allow Amazon MGM Studios to take creative control. Later it was revealed that Amy Pascal and David Heyman It would produce the next 26th Bond film.
There is a lot of concern about the future of franchiseSince Amazon now has the power to spend not only with new films, but potentially with derivative films and television programs. There is no screenplay, director or main actor for a new Bond film and the voices factory is doing extraordinary after the rapid succession of ads this year.
The Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón (“Rome”, “Gravity”, “Children of Men”) seems to be the The current favorite to direct the 26th adventure of BondWhile Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, James Norton and Kingsley Ben-Adir are the favorites of betting houses for the new James Bond. At this list they have joined Harris Dickinson in recent weeks, protagonist of “The triangle of sadness” and “Babygirl ‘Josh O’Connor, actor de ‘ChallengerJack Lowden, star of “Slow Horses” and Paul Mescal, protagonist of “Gladiator II‘.
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