Overview

• Pierce Brosnan agrees with Helen Mirren's statement that the James Bond franchise is 'drenched and born out of profound sexism.'
• Mirren has criticized the franchise’s historical portrayal of women and opposes the idea of recasting Bond with a female actor, advocating instead for original stories about women in espionage.
• Brosnan, who starred in four Bond films, acknowledged the conflict between Ian Fleming's original vision and modern expectations for representation.
• Amazon MGM Studios now holds creative control of the franchise and has promised a 'fresh, exotic new' chapter while retaining Bond's traditional identity.
• The debate over the franchise’s future highlights broader industry discussions about inclusivity and the evolving portrayal of women in media.