James Bond actor Daniel Craig doesn’t think the character should be played by a woman, but for a specific reason. The star sat down with Radio Times to speak about No Time To Die and what the future holds for his career. When the topic of a female Bond popped up, Craig argued that entertainment should be making some better parts for women and actors of color. His argument was basically asking why there aren’t “lofty roles” like 007 for women already. While that is pragmatic in a way. One of the main facets of Hollywood at the moment is to lean into legacy properties like Bond. So, someone would have to take a chance on making a new franchise based on those sorts of decisions. (With a great story and winning characters, of course.) It’s a discussion that has raged a lot over the last few years as conversations around representation have continued to evolve. Just a few years ago, the Internet had a lot of fans rallying for Idris Elba to get a crack at the role. Now, some people wish they could see Lashana Lynch’s character get her turn after Craig’s swan song.
