A dmittedly, the James Bond franchise is not for everyone, and even fans can see why. For as successfully as the legendary spy fiction character has navigated the modern world of

Acclaimed British actress Helen Mirren has criticised the James Bond franchise for the way in which it portrays women, saying “the whole concept” of the movies is “drenched and born out of profound sexism.

Helen Mirren says she is opposed to a female James Bond, believing the character was sexist toward women and true stories of female spies should be told instead.