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The idea of introducing a female Bond villain rather than a female Bond was also proposed, with references to Sophie Marceau's Electric King from The World Is Not Enough as an example of a nuanced villainess. Nonetheless, critics argue that many such attempts to rewrite identities or roles serve as superficial progress rather than meaningful change. In fact, some believe that the most compelling villains—regardless of gender—are those with complexity, not just gender swaps.