Could James Bond ever be Jane Bond?

Blueshoe · 24-08-2019 12:28AM

It could happen. No reason not to. Except maybe that nobody would pay to watch it and the studio would lose a fortune.

the_syco · 24-08-2019 12:35AM

A lady spy? sure.

Jane Bond, no.

Even an 18's rated lesbian Jane Bond would still probably fail.

endacl · 24-08-2019 12:37AM

Wibbs wrote: »

No. /thread.

I wish for a nice change Hollywood, TV and other media hacks would - and bear with me folks, mad crazy thought alert here - write new iconic characters for women, rather than take an existing male role and jam a woman into it in some first year college level hail mary attempt to be "diverse" and "right on". Though much of it is to get column inches and widen up a market demographic.

I must say, “to get column inches and widen up” is verrrrry Connery!

Paddy Cow · 24-08-2019 12:46PM

martingriff wrote: »

Not sure it be received well even if good idea. Words like woke, feminism, libertards will be thrown about and campaign to boycott then you will have the disaster of the companies and actors trying to defend it and making a total dogs dinner of it

Which is exactly what happened with the female Ghostbusters.

martingriff · 24-08-2019 01:22PM

Paddy Cow wrote: »

Which is exactly what happened with the female Ghostbusters.

Well yes that had also the added factor (I think I am not wrong) that the original movies had a plan of female Ghostbusters.

Homelander · 24-08-2019 01:26PM

I don't see why they couldn't really, but given that 007 and the James Bond moniker is supposed to be a front for various agents, would make sense to keep it male and create some class of spin-off like 006, or 008, or whatever.

Ultimately I really wouldn't care what they do.

24-08-2019 01:26PM

Wibbs wrote: »

No. /thread.

I wish for a nice change Hollywood, TV and other media hacks would - and bear with me folks, mad crazy thought alert here - write new iconic characters for women, rather than take an existing male role and jam a woman into it in some first year college level hail mary attempt to be "diverse" and "right on". Though much of it is to get column inches and widen up a market demographic.

So I guess you wouldn’t be that open then to a trans-gender Bond who identifies as male female at different times throughout the film?

Paddy Cow · 24-08-2019 01:28PM

Deleted User wrote: »

So I guess you wouldn’t be that open then to a trans-gender Bond who identifies as male female at different times throughout the film?

That's called non binary gender fluid. Do try to keep up :P

24-08-2019 01:34PM

Paddy Cow wrote: »

That's called non binary gender fluid. Do try to keep up :P

Ah jay us- and here’s me thinking I was all modern and stuff using the expression “identifies as”

Dravokivich · 24-08-2019 04:29PM

Homelander wrote: »

I don't see why they couldn't really, but given that 007 and the James Bond moniker is supposed to be a front for various agents, would make sense to keep it male and create some class of spin-off like 006, or 008, or whatever.

Ultimately I really wouldn't care what they do.

James Bond is actually his name. He regularly discards the alias' provided by MI6.

Dravokivich · 24-08-2019 04:30PM

JupiterKid wrote: »

Why not? I can think of several leading actresses who would make a great “Jane” Bond.

And why not a gay James Bond?

But Eon Productions would never allow it.

Becusse it'll be an insult to retcon someone to fit an agenda. Create a character that fits the desire instead of trying to fit one that's already present into it.

Dravokivich · 24-08-2019 04:32PM

martingriff wrote: »

I have allways thought and I maybe wrong that James Bond is an allias and not there real names. What was his parents name is Skyfall. But I agree with the OP if you want a female spy give there own film I think they were hoping to do that with Halle Berrys character and have her the American equilivant.

It's been done in comics since the 1960's Batman to batwoman and batgirl. Captain America to Captain Marvel even a female Thor

Not sure it be received well even if good idea. Words like woke, feminism, libertards will be thrown about and campaign to boycott then you will have the disaster of the companies and actors trying to defend it and making a total dogs dinner of it

But they are not women replacing men. They are women existing alongside men with women's motives and issues.

Bruce wayne didn't become Kathleen wayne to make batwoman/bat girl.

riclad · 24-08-2019 04:40PM

They could bring out a female spiderman film, there,s loads of female
super hero.s in the marvel universe,
A female spider hero film would not have the same tone or impact as the standard
spiderman film even if the script was great
and the actress was brilliant in it.
I do,nt think it would be as popular as the other spiderman film,s .
i have no problem with strong female characters in action films,.
i think linda hamilton was great in the terminator movies .
I Think james bond is an iconic male character .
i do,nt think you can just put a female into the role and expect the
same result.
it might be a great film and be very entertaining and action packed .
The original ghost in the shell movie.
or battle angel alita are examples of action movies where the main character is female strong and she drives the plot forward
without trying to be politically correct.

If theres a jane bond film i do not think it will be as successful in terms of box office returns as the previous film,
but it could still be a very entertaining film if they have a good
cast and a good script .

Capt'n Midnight · 24-08-2019 05:35PM

Raconteuse wrote: »

A female or gay secret agent - absolutely; bring it on. But new characters - not as Bond. Ian Fleming created Bond as a heterosexual man.

"My dear girl, there are some things that just aren't done; such as drinking Dom Perignon '53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That's as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs”.

Bond is a playboy. He hob-nobs with the rich and powerful.

Someone who can't blend seamlessly into the old boys club wouldn't be the same character or be able to take the same missions.

Apart from Hank Scorpio movie supervillains aren't politically correct.

East, West - just points of the compass, each as stupid as the other.

Dog Man Star · 24-08-2019 05:43PM

I went to a country wedding once and on the way home, my girlfriend's stepfather played Bond themes all the way home, from Donegal to Dublin, giving us the history of the film during every song.

I held my breath hoping to pass out, but to no avail. Bond fans should be rounded up and electrocuted to death.

blueser · 24-08-2019 06:01PM

When Lara Croft is played by Idris Elba, then yes; Bond could be female.

kend ync olsyn · 24-08-2019 06:59PM

blueser wrote: »

When Lara Croft is played by Idris Elba, then yes; Bond could be female.

would Harrison Ford count?

...anyone mentioned Perfect Dark yet?

24-08-2019 07:03PM

blueser wrote: »

When Lara Croft is played by Idris Elba, then yes; Bond could be female.

Idris elba could play anything or anyone

Ozymandius2011 · 02-04-2026 06:26AM

Jessie Buckly is the new James Bond.

Also Gillian Anderson (formerly of the X Files) will play M.

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/entertainment/movies/so-long-daniel-craig-the-identity-of-the-new-james-bond-has-been-revealed/ar-AA1ZTh0c?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=EDGEDB&cvid=69cde84b4ee04bf493e887da8328794c&ei=18

Boggles · 02-04-2026 04:30PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY4K5PtfhKA

It was of its time.

Quantum Erasure · 02-04-2026 09:57PM

Talking about 'of its time'...

https://www.attitude.co.uk/culture/itv-trans-queen-elizabeth-i-reimagined-period-drama-518784/

ITV has released a casting call for its next period drama, inviting trans actors to apply for the role of Queen Elizabeth I in Majesty.
Described as an alternate-history take on British royal history, the series will focus on young Queen Elizabeth I during the reign of her father, King Henry VIII, in the 1500s.

https://twitter.com/EnarialP/status/2039342239273435319

Firblog · 02-04-2026 10:11PM

Female 007 will do for Bond franchise what Dylan Mulvaney did for Budlight

Quantum Erasure · 02-04-2026 10:18PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/111069089#Comment_111069089

This is No Time to Die

Hamsterchops · 03-04-2026 06:21AM

I think the role is done, the character is over, the franchise jaded in my opion. Other action franchises from the early 2000s took over. Jason Bourne and the like fulfil the "Action man" role, and wasn't Bond killed off anyway ?

JupiterKid · 03-04-2026 03:54PM

James Bond is well past his sell-by date.

Bond was a 1950s Cold War creation of Ian Fleming and if you actually read Fleming's books, the character was a rather vile racist, misogynistic and imperialist English playboy who treated women very badly.

In one of his books, Fleming writes about Bond having sex so rough that it "has a tang of rape." This sort of character is simply unacceptable in this day and age. Remember, the 1950s were 70 years ago now.

This was all watered down for the highly successful film franchise that lasted decades, but Bond should have been retired in the 1990s when the Cold war was over, IMO.

Bond does not belong in the 21st century at all.

Deep Thought · 03-04-2026 03:57PM

anyone can be 007, it just happened it was James Bond.

Could be Alastair McTavish or Steve Maguire or Stephanie Zhang.

Sudden Valley · 03-04-2026 04:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124359881#Comment_124359881

I think it's more likely we have a number of James bond movies to come and no more Jason Bourne ones. The other action characters are just too entwined with their respective actors outside of the superhero versions and Bond.

Quantum Erasure · 03-04-2026 05:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/111069924#Comment_111069924

It's a pity Idris is too old at this stage, would've made a great Bond

ILoveYourVibes · 04-04-2026 10:52PM

I don't think anyone cares but well making a character female should be done from the beginning. The franchise is done to fit a male character a female spy would have diff challenges a diff history.

It would bad writing and not do a female character justice.

Bond has a certain audience they are stuck with and would end up alienating and I dont think a half drawn female character would really draw a new audience. Not because a female spy can't be interesting but well you just can't draw from the franchise and character of a man to make a woman. Its not Adam's rib time here.

Also there is no need to. If you want a female spy do research on female spies and write something from scratch.

Although I am tired of the Good Old British Empires and Aunty's PR machine that is most of what is written about MI5 and the British army. They are no heroes. They are often war criminals and tbh not the brightest. Its less James Bond more Austen Powers in my mind.

So my answer respectfully is no.

To be honest James Bond is written as an upper class English white guy who is a bit self obsessive and beyond being able to run fast/shoot straight and seduce women has no real life skills.

A black James Bond would have to have learned six languages have a PHD in chemistry and be a doctor .. and know kungfu moves that only monks know to reach the same level in MI5 and they would still talk down to him.

Either it would be unbelievable or well written and if it were well written Bond fans would say it was gone woke.

Idris Elba can do better than Bond. Also its Samuel L Jackson

He is the one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G40QeJGSm9U

He would make all other James Bonds look silly.

Could James Bond ever be Jane Bond?

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