Pierce Brosnan Agrees With Helen Mirren Calling Out James Bond’s ‘Profound Sexism’: ‘She Let Them Have It… There’s Always Going to Be Conflict’

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Pierce Brosnan acknowledged to People magazine that Hellen Mirren wasn’t far off the mark when she criticized the James Bond series for its deep-rooted sexism. Brosnan portrayed 007 in four films, released between 1995 and 2002. More recently, Mirren voiced her opinions to The Standard, gaining attention for stating that she had never been a fan of the Bond franchise due to how women were often mistreated within it.

Regarding Mirren’s recent interview, I acknowledged her insights, but it’s essential to note that we’ve never discussed the Bond character jointly. There’s indeed a mutual understanding, yet there’s also a unique realm and flexibility within Ian Fleming’s creation, the Bond universe. Therefore, there will always be some disagreement or differences, as that’s inherent in the grand stage Fleming set for us.

Mirren similarly expressed opposition to replacing James Bond with a female actor, suggesting instead that the film industry should create unique films featuring female secret agents. This viewpoint has also been echoed by “No Time to Die” actress Ana de Armas who stated, “Let James remain James and John Wick stay John Wick. We’ll handle our roles,” during her interview with EbMaster at CinemaCon.

Mirren doesn’t think a woman should replace James Bond. Instead, she thinks movies about female spies should be made. Ana de Armas agrees and says that James Bond and John Wick characters should stay as they are, while women have their own roles to play.

According to Mirren, the image of James Bond is deeply rooted in sexism. She emphasizes that women have played significant and crucial roles within secret services throughout history, showcasing immense bravery. If you delve into the tales of women’s contributions during the French Resistance, their courage is truly awe-inspiring. Therefore, she proposes telling authentic stories about extraordinary women who have served in that realm.

Brosnan’s time as 007 concluded in 2002 with “Die Another Day,” but he hinted on “Today” that he might reprise the role if the Bond franchise decided to focus on an older version of the iconic character. The actor mentioned he would step back into the role, should it be necessary.

Let’s go wherever the wind leads us and discover what lies ahead. They know how to reach me if needed. After all, artificial intelligence offers exciting possibilities too! So, let’s give it a try. I’m perfectly happy with things as they are.

Now under Amazon’s MGM, the James Bond series is set to experience a brand new, vibrant phase with a fresh, exciting twist, as promised by the company.

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2025-04-04 00:16