Pierce Brosnan Reacts to Helen Mirren Criticizing James Bond's 'Profound Sexism'

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Pierce Brosnan is addressing Helen Mirren‘s recent criticism of James Bond.

In a recent interview, the 79-year-old Oscar-winning actress said, “I never liked the way women were in James Bond. The whole concept of James Bond is drenched and born out of profound sexism.” Now, the 71-year-old actor – who played 007 in four movies released between 1995 and 2002 – said that he agrees with Helen‘s comments. Keep reading to find out more…“She let them have it,” Pierce told People, while adding that he and Helen have never talked about 007 together. “Yes, there’s a certain agreement there,” he continued. “But there’s a certain world and room to move within the proscenium arch of what [Bond creator and author] Ian Fleming put down.

So there’s always going to be conflict.” In another recent interview, Pierce gave his opinion on who he thinks should tackle the James Bond role next.