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Her explicit words underscored her belief that James Bond's core concept is inherently sexist, noting that women in real-world espionage—such as those in the French Resistance—are often portrayed as courageous and vital, a contrast to their sometimes reductive depiction in Bond films. Mirren emphasized that true stories about extraordinary women could be powerful without needing to conform to the sexist tropes that pervade the series. She contrasted her view with the idea of casting a female actor as James Bond, stating that such a move would overlook the character’s inherent sexism, not necessarily endorse it.