Helen Mirren has voiced her disapproval of the James Bond franchise, labeling it as embodying 'profound sexism' and failing to portray women positively.

She advocates for the retelling of stories about real women who played significant roles in espionage, particularly highlighting their bravery during historical events like the French Resistance.

Instead of creating a female James Bond, Mirren suggests focusing on extraordinary women who have made real contributions in similar fields.

Despite her criticisms of the Bond series, Mirren praises former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, whom she describes as talented and a pleasure to work with in their new series, MobLand.

In an interview, Mirren discussed her role in MobLand alongside Brosnan, while reiterating her disapproval of the Bond franchise.

The last Bond film, No Time To Die, was released in 2021, marking Daniel Craig's final appearance as the iconic character.

Amy Pascal and David Heyman have been appointed as producers for the next Bond film, signaling a new direction for the series.

The James Bond franchise is now under the creative control of Amazon, following a $1 billion deal, which has raised questions about its future direction.

With Daniel Craig's departure, a search for a new actor to portray Bond is underway, while Brosnan has ruled out any possibility of returning to the role.

While Bond films have evolved to include strong female characters, the franchise still lacks a powerful female antagonist.

Critics argue that the cinematic portrayal of Bond has shifted towards a hyper-sexualized world, moving away from the character's original traits.

Historically, criticism of Bond dates back to 1958, with early denunciations describing him as a sadistic, two-dimensional character.