British actress Gemma Arterton doesn’t agree with the thought of a gender-swapped James Bond, considering moviegoers would discover it “outrageous.”
In a current interview with UK outlet, The Times, Arterton identified that James Bond being portrayed as a lady is absurd on its face.
“Isn’t a feminine James Bond like Mary Poppins being performed by a person?” she questioned. “They discuss it, however I believe individuals would discover it too outrageous.”
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“Quantum of Solace” actress Gemma Arterton ripped the thought of a feminine James Bond in a current interview. (Antoine Flament / Contributor)
Arterton performed British Secret Service agent Strawberry Fields in 2008 Bond movie “Quantum of Solace,” the second within the collection to star Daniel Craig. She insisted that Hollywood ought to respect the legacy of the character and never go for the change.
“Sometimes you simply need to respect the custom,” she stated.
Remaking the titular character’s identification has been a preferred matter in Hollywood circles in recent times, as producers have contemplated shaking up the franchise’s components following Craig’s last flip because the spy in 2021’s “No Time to Die.”
Craig has weighed in on the thought, saying he doesn’t assume Bond ought to be gender-swapped. Rather, he thinks an analogous franchise with a feminine lead might be the method.
“Why ought to a lady play James Bond when there ought to be an element simply nearly as good as James Bond, however for a lady?” he requested in an interview with Radio Times in 2021.
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Craig’s fifth and last position as James Bond was within the 2021 movie, “No Time to Die.” (Karwai Tang)
Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has expressed openness to James Bond being performed by an actor of a unique race. Idris Elba, a British actor of African descent, was a long-time favourite to step into the legendary position, although he lately ruled out doing it.
However, Broccoli has poured chilly water on the thought of a feminine James Bond.
She told Variety in 2020, “He might be of any colour, however he’s male. I consider we ought to be creating new characters for ladies — sturdy feminine characters. I’m not significantly concerned with taking a male character and having a lady play it. I believe girls are much more fascinating than that.”
In one other interview, Broccoli did specific openness to Bond figuring out as “non-binary” and utilizing they/them pronouns.
When requested about that prospect on the “Girls On Film” podcast in 2021, Broccoli replied, “Who is aware of? I imply, I believe it is open. We simply have to search out the precise actor.”
Idris Elba was beforehand floated as the following James Bond however he dominated out taking the position. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File) (AP Newsroom)
Others have even floated the thought of Bond being homosexual. During a press convention on the 2024 Venice Film Festival, a journalist asked Craig, “Do you assume there might be a homosexual James Bond?”
The actor rolled his eyes on the query.
Arterton advised The Times she’s confused why she’s nonetheless so related to the “Bond Girl” title, given her position within the 2008 movie was so minor – her character was killed simply minutes after being launched.
“I don’t remorse doing a Bond movie, however I’m perplexed why it has adopted me round. I used to be solely within the movie for 5 minutes,” she stated.
