Daniel Craig has thoughts on a woman playing James Bond

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Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:54:01 +0000

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Daniel Craig has weighed in on the question of Bonds gender as a character.

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No Time to Die is, at long last, just around the corner, hitting UK theatres first on September 30 and then globally on October 8. The film is confirmed
to be Daniel Craigs last as 007, which leaves, at present, a James Bond-sized hole in the future of the franchise.

But after years of shirking attempts to pry a preferred successor from his lips, Craig himself has now weighed in on the question of Bonds gender, at least.

The answer to that is very simple, he told RadioTimes . There should simply
be better parts for women and actors of color. Why should a woman play James Bond when there should be a part just as good as James Bond, but for a woman? How to watch the James Bond movies in order No, Bond isnt getting a TV show
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Craigs comments echo those of Bond custodian Barbara Broccoli heir to original franchise producer Albert R. Broccoli who told Variety back in 2020 that she believes James Bond can be of any color, but he is male, adding that we should be creating new characters for women strong female characters Im not particularly interested in taking a male character and having a woman
play it. I think women are far more interesting than that.

We already know Lashana Lynch will be taking up the 007 mantle in No Time to Die we spoke to the British actress ahead of the films proposed April
release last year but her character, obviously, isnt Bond, nor does she become Bond in the movie. (Image credit: MGM)

The question of Craigs successor, then, is still a topic of debate, and one only set to intensify as No Time to Die hits theaters in the next month.

The likes of Idris Elba, Michael Fassbender and Damien Lewis have long been touted as capable of stepping into the role, but Craigs unexpected decision
to continue as Bond after 2015s Spectre has meant that all three, for want of a kinder way to put it, are perhaps too old nay, experienced to slip into the suit with enough verve to reinvigorate the franchise.

In 2021, theres less a frontrunner and more a healthy selection of capable leading men, all of whom have flirted with the possibility of becoming Bond. Robert Pattinson, Reg-Jean Page, James Norton, Sam Heughan and Richard Madden all seem likely candidates, while Tom Hardy, too, continues to occupy the rumor mill.

Its unlikely well hear news of a new Bond in 2021, though. Producer Broccoli recently told Total Film that its tough to think about the future until [No Time to Die] has its moment," adding that "I think we just really want to celebrate this and celebrate Daniel, and then when the dust settles, then
look at the landscape and figure out what the future is. Analysis: By the
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Given both Craig and Broccolis opinions on Bonds gender, then, its safe to assume that the next iteration of the iconic superspy will indeed remain a man.

The subject of Bonds pliability as a character is a tricky one to navigate, though. As an individual, 007 and his characteristics have clear, traceable origins in the novels of Ian Fleming, which is often the argument purported
by those who express a preference for James Bond staying as, well, James
Bond.

But the franchise has already shown a willingness to divert from its source material. M became a woman (Judi Dench) for the first time in 2006s Casino Royale, for instance, and Bond movies as a whole have changed dramatically
in both tone and subject matter throughout the years. Change is ultimately necessary to keep such an old character relevant, after all.

We've seen women play roles traditionally occupied by British men in other parts of the media, too. The most famous is Jodie Whittakers soon-to-end
stint as the first-ever female Doctor Who, but Lucy Liu was also excellent as Dr Watson in CBS Sherlock Holmes adaptation, Elementary.

The point being, theres certainly precedent for Broccoli and co. to deliver a female version of Bond. Given that Craigs run as 007 is now the longest in
the franchises history, though, its likely that seeing a new, fresh-faced
male actor take up the mantle in the coming years will be change enough for most.

Those calls for better original female characters are, then, more valid than ever but its easy to claim something as necessary, and less easy to manifest their existence. We pick out the best James Bond gadgets



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