Mr Roger Moore He’s one of the lucky few to have defined what is perhaps the world’s most beloved spy, james bond. A character that the studio and the writers are increasingly struggling with and trying to adapt to the times. Which has also led to a long debate over who should take responsibility for playing the role, now that Daniel Craig has officially put his Walter PPK on the shelf and moved on.
In no time to die, Lashana Lynch temporarily assumed the codename in her role as Nomi and there has been much talk about the possibility of a woman as the next James Bond. Something that has now been openly criticized by Sir Roger Moore’s son. In an interview with L’Express, Geoffrey Moore he expressed confusion over Lashana Lych’s temporary role as 007 and also suggests it wouldn’t be the same with a woman in the role.
“Well then it’s not James Bond anymore. I mean it could be 006, 008 or 009, with a female Bond it ‘wouldn’t be the same’ because it’s author Sir Ian Fleming’s Bond . He’s a guy.”
However, Geoffrey also said he had no problem with a spin-off with a female lead, pointing out how, for example, Charlize Theron was brilliant in Atomic Blonde.
“A woman can do it and definitely do the fight sequences, maybe there will be ‘From the filmmakers of James Bond comes Jane or Jemima Bond’ or whatever.”
The main producer of the James Bond films, Barbara Broccoli, also insisted that Bond should be a man in the future, but also mentioned that it is still a bit early to speculate too much. Especially since they have neither script nor started direct casting.
Can you imagine a spin-off similar to the one portrayed by Geoffrey Moore, or would you like a woman in the role of James Bond?