Helen Mirren believes the iconic role of James Bond should remain male, citing the character's historic framework and audience expectations. As discussions continue around a successor, both Mirren and former Bond star Pierce Brosnan share their perspectives on the enduring legacy and appeal of the franchise.

Helen Mirren may play a retired spy in her new film “The Thursday Murder Club,” but the Oscar winner insists that the next James Bond “has to be a guy.” In a new interview with Saga Magazine (via BBC News) alongside her “Thursday Murder Club” co-star and former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan,

Helen Mirren supports women, but she doesn’t think a woman should portray James Bond as the search for the next 007 agent is underway. In a new interview while promoting Thursday Murder Club, in which she co-stars alongside former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan,