Gemma Arterton Opposes Gender-Swapped James Bond

Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton has expressed strong opposition to the idea of casting a female James Bond, arguing that it undermines the tradition of the character. She likened the concept to a male version of Mary Poppins, suggesting that audiences would find such a change outrageous. Arterton's sentiments are echoed by other actresses in the franchise, including Ana de Armas, who called for more substantial female roles instead of gender-swapping iconic characters. Meanwhile, former Bond actor Daniel Craig has also advocated for creating new, equally compelling roles for women rather than altering existing ones. As discussions around the next Bond continue, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson emerging as a frontrunner, the franchise producers remain focused on maintaining the character's traditional male identity. The debate reflects broader conversations in Hollywood about gender representation in film.