Daniel Craig Defends His Opinion That A Woman Should Not Play Iconic James Bond

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After nearly two years of delays, No Time to Die will soon arrive in theatres, giving James Bond fans one last look at Daniel Craig as the iconic secret agent.

With Daniel, 53, swearing that this will be his last time portraying the character, it’s time to cue up the discussion of who will take over the role – and he thinks the part should be given to a male actor. “The answer to that is very simple,” he said in a discussion with Radio Times. “There should simply be better parts for women and actors of color.

Why should a woman play James Bond when there should be a part just as good as James Bond, but for a woman?” The comments echo that made by Barbara Broccoli, who oversees the Bond franchise with her half-brother, Michael G.