Since Daniel Craig’s resignation, there has been speculation about who will be the next British cinema secret agent.
“My name is Bond. Jane Bond.” Words that many “James Bond” fans probably never want to hear – at least that’s what Gemma Arterton believes. The former Bond girl believes turning the British secret agent into a female character would cause too much upset.
The actress appeared alongside Daniel Craig in the 22nd Bond film “Quantum of Solace” (2008), in which she plays Strawberry Fields, an employee of the British consulate in Bolivia. Since Craig’s last appearance as a cult agent in “No Time To Die,” the public has been wondering which actor could follow in his footsteps.
Tradition is tradition
In an interview with The Times, Arterton emphasized that it probably shouldn’t be an actress. “Isn’t a female James Bond like Mary Poppins being played by a man?” she wondered. “People talk about it, but I think people would find it too far-fetched. Sometimes you just have to respect tradition.”
The eternal image as a Bond girl
Since “Quantum of Solace,” the 38-year-old has appeared in numerous film and television productions. She has also been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which annually awards the Oscars, since 2018. But even after 16 years, she never completely got rid of her image as a Bond girl. She was “perplexed” that her short performance had “haunted her for 16 years.” “I was only in the film for five minutes,” she added.
Who will be the next 007?
It is still not clear which actor will play Agent 007 next. Idris Elba was discussed for some time, but according to producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the “Luther” star is too old at 52. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is considered one of the hottest candidates. This had already completed screen tests in 2022. He was subsequently credited with having a “perfect mix of talent and action experience,” according to the Sun, making him a strong choice.