As a previous cast member of the iconic James Bond series, I’ve recently expressed my views on the franchise’s recent shift in creative direction, as Amazon steps forward from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson who have long steered the ship. In 2012, I joined Daniel Craig as the esteemed character Eve Moneypenny in Skyfall, reprising my role in both Spectre (2015) and most recently in No Time to Die (2021).
In an interview with Radio Times, Harris shared her thoughts on a topic dividing the franchise: “could James Bond be a woman?” Her response, likely to stir debates among fans, suggests that if the defining characteristics of Bond remain consistent, the character could be portrayed by either a man or a woman. Harris elaborated…
Elegance, allure, enigma, wit, and charisma – these qualities can effectively portray a character, regardless of gender.
In the storyline, Harris’ character Moneypenny initially works as a field agent, partnering with Bond and then, under orders from M, taking a perilous shot that unintentionally wounds Bond, who falls into a river and is believed to have died. Following this event, Moneypenny chooses to abandon her fieldwork career and assumes the role of M’s secretary, which has been known for its romantic undertones with Bond. Pondering over the idea of recasting the character or choosing another actress, Harris acknowledges the challenge such a decision would present…
Assuming that role might prove challenging for any female actor due to potential criticism. It’s uncertain whether the public is fully prepared for such a move at this time.
A Moneypenny Spin-off Was a Major Reason for the James Bond Regime Change
Ever since news broke about producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson stepping back from the James Bond franchise to hand over creative control to Amazon, various reports have followed, shedding light on the circumstances behind this decision. Interestingly, it seems that Moneypenny played a pivotal role in these events.
Ever since acquiring MGM in 2022, the studio and streaming platform have harbored plans to create spin-offs featuring other 007 characters like Moneypenny. However, these aspirations met resistance from Broccoli, who allegedly referred to Amazon executives as “foolish idiots.” This remark apparently sparked Jeff Bezos, the owner of Amazon, to express indifference about costs and make a move to secure James Bond for an extended period by spending over a billion dollars.
Naomie Harris believes James Bond could be portrayed by a woman if he keeps his signature sophistication, allure, enigma, humor, and appeal, but reports from someone close to Amazon’s acquisition suggest that they plan to preserve the character’s British identity and masculinity.
A multitude of misconceptions have arisen regarding the future of Bond. Rest assured, Amazon intends to preserve the essence of Bond, meaning that he must either hail from Britain or a member of the Commonwealth, and he must be a man.
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2025-03-12 18:32