Overview

• Helen Mirren has publicly stated that James Bond should not be played by a woman, citing the character's roots in 'profound sexism.'
• Mirren advocates for movies about real-life women in espionage, highlighting their courage, such as those in the French Resistance.
• Amazon MGM Studios now holds full creative control of the James Bond franchise, marking the end of Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson's decades-long stewardship.
• No script, director, or lead actor has been confirmed for the next James Bond film, with speculation about casting ongoing.
• Concerns persist about preserving James Bond's British identity and traditional characteristics under Amazon's American ownership.