Daniel Craig weighs in on whether James Bond could be played by a woman next

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Should a woman step into the role of James Bond after Daniel Craig? He doesn't seem to think so.

The actor, who has said he won't play Bond again after the latest installment No Time to Die, was asked in an interview with Radio Times whether he would support "a more diverse appointment as his replacement," such as a woman or a person of color, HuffPost reports.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.