James Bond producer says new 007 could be non-binary

One of the producers of the James Bond films has finally answered questions about who the next star of the franchise will be.

James Bond could be non-binary in the future, a producer has revealed.

Barbara Broccoli confirmed the next 007 won’t be a woman, but the character could identify as non-binary during Friday’s episode of the Girls on Film podcast. Non-binary is defined as someone who doesn’t identify as being male or female, usually choosing to go by “they” or “them” pronouns.

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Daniel Craig’s last Bond film was No Time Do Die.

“I do, because I don’t think that we should be making films where women are playing men,” Broccoli replied.

“I think we should be making more films about women,” she further explained. “I think Bond will be a man.”

“Non-binary, perhaps, maybe one day?” host Anna Smith asked.

“Who knows?” Broccoli replied. “I mean, I think it’s open. We just have to find the right actor.”

Craig has previously said he doesn’t believe the next James Bond should be a woman either.

“Why should a woman play James Bond when there should be a part just as good as James Bond, but for a woman?” he told Radio Times in an interview.

Lashana Lynch, Daniel Craig and Lea Seydoux at the premiere of No Time To Die in London.

Craig will officially close out his run as the famous spy character with No Time To Die.

Meanwhile, producer Broccoli previously said in an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today that the search for Craig’s replacement will not begin until at least 2022, with no clear front runner emerging at the moment outside of fan speculation.

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