Overview

• Halle Berry, serving as a Cannes Film Festival jury member, stated that James Bond should remain male, citing the character's established lore and history.
• Berry, who played Jinx in the 2002 Bond film 'Die Another Day,' suggested creating original female spy characters rather than reimagining Bond as a woman.
• Her comments have sparked widespread agreement on social media, with many users supporting the idea of preserving Bond's traditional identity.
• Other former Bond actresses, including Valerie Leon and Gemma Arterton, have similarly opposed a female Bond in the past, advocating for respecting the character's legacy.
• Amazon MGM Studios, which acquired the franchise's creative rights in early 2025, has yet to announce the next James Bond, fueling ongoing casting speculation.