Daniel Craig is wading into the debate over whether a woman should play the next James Bond. With the actor leaving the franchise after “No Time to Die” opens next month, Craig told Radio Times why he doesn’t think a woman, or person of colour, should have to take on the iconic role.
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He added, “Why should a woman play James Bond when there should be a part just as good as James Bond, but for a woman?” Craig’s comment echoes similar sentiments from Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli, who told Variety in 2020, “He can be of any colour, but he is male.” RELATED: Old Video Of Idris Elba
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