The conversation about having a female James Bond is getting a lot of attention, and Gemma Arterton, who played MI6 agent Strawberry Fields in “Quantum of Solace,” has shared her thoughts on this idea.
Gemma is not too excited about changing such a famous character, originally created by Ian Fleming in 1935. She said, “Isn’t a female James Bond like Mary Poppins being played by a man?” She believes that people might find it too strange to have a woman take on the role. She also added, “Sometimes, you just have to respect the tradition.”
Even though Gemma enjoyed being part of the Bond series, she is surprised that her small role continues to get attention. “I don’t regret doing a Bond film, but I’m confused why it has followed me around. I was only in the film for five minutes,” she said.
Her comments come as people wonder about who will be the next James Bond. Producer Barbara Broccoli mentioned that the new 007 will likely be a man in his 30s, but he does not necessarily have to be white. Broccoli noted, “Each time we pick a new actor, the films become different.” She also pointed out the excitement that comes with choosing a new Bond, saying, “Every actor brings something new and different to the role.”
Current Bond actor Daniel Craig has made it clear that he doesn’t mind who takes over next. He said last month, “I don’t care” about who will be the next James Bond. Craig has played Bond in five films: “Casino Royale,” “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall,” “Spectre,” and “No Time to Die.”
