Former ‘Bond Girl’ slams idea of ​​female James Bond: ‘Like Mary Poppins played by a man’

British actress Gemma Arterton disagrees with the idea of ​​James Bond being gender-swapped, thinking moviegoers will find it “offensive.”

In a recent interview with UK, The Times, Arterton revealed that James Bond is portrayed as a woman with no sense in his face.

“Isn’t a female James Bond like Mary Poppins played by a man?” he asked himself. “They’re talking about it, but I think people will find it worse.”

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Arterton played British Secret Service agent Strawberry Fields in the 2008 Bond film “Quantum of Solace,” the second in the series starring Daniel Craig. He stressed that Hollywood should respect the character’s legacy and not favor change.

Sometimes you have to respect the culture,” he said.

Remaking the iconic character has been a hot topic in Hollywood circles in recent years, as producers consider changing the direction of the franchise following Craig’s final turn as the spy in 2021’s “No Time to Die.”

Craig thought this thought through, and said that he does not think that Bond should be changed gender. Instead, he thinks a similar franchise with a female lead could be the way to go.

“Why should a woman play James Bond when there should be a good part as James Bond, but a woman?” he asked in an interview with Radio Times in 2021.

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Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has expressed openness to James Bond being played by an actor of a different race. Idris Elba, a British actor of African descent, has long been a favorite to take on the iconic role, though he recently turned it down.

However, Broccoli has poured cold water on the idea of ​​a female James Bond.

She told Variety in 2020, “She can be any color, but she’s male. I believe we have to create new female characters — strong female characters. I’m not very interested in taking a male character and having a female character. I think women are more interesting than that.”

In another interview, Broccoli expressed openness to Bond identifying as “non-binary” and using their pronouns.

When asked about that prospect on the “Girls On Film” podcast in 2021, Broccoli replied, “Who knows? I mean, I think it’s open. We just have to find the right actor.”

Idris Elba was previously floated as the next James Bond but decided to take the role. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File) (AP newsroom)

Some have even floated the idea that Bond is gay. During a press conference at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, a reporter asked Craig, “Do you think there could be a gay James Bond?”

The actor widened his eyes at the question.

Arterton told The Times that she was confused as to why she was still associated with the “Bond Girl” title, as her role in the 2008 film was so small – her character was killed off within minutes of being introduced.

“I don’t regret making a Bond film, but I’m confused why he followed me. I was only in the film for five minutes,” he said.

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