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Helen Mirren torches James Bond franchise in brutal takedown

Helen Mirren slammed the James Bond franchise, despite her deep admiration for the actors who have played 007. 'I have to say I was never a great ward [of Bond],' Mirren admitted.

Mirren’s outspoken criticism of the James Bond franchise comes in the wake of fans expressing concerns that Amazon’s new control could tarnish the legacy of 007. 'The whole concept of James Bond is drenched and born out of profound sexism'; (Carey Lowell, Timothy Dalton, Talisa Soto Licence To Kill - 1989) Mirren insisted espionage stories centered on real-life women deserve the spotlight; (Sean Connery and Swiss actress Ursula Andress on the set of Dr. No)

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