Daniel Craig, the famous actor who has played James Bond in the cinema in recent years, he premieres this October 1 his new and last film as the famous Agent 007, No time to die, a film that will finally see the light after numerous delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although before saying goodbye to the character, Craig wanted to share his opinion about who shouldn’t inherit the role of such an iconic character, ruling out black actresses and actors. This is how he explained it in a recent interview with the Radio Times medium.
Daniel Craig thinks about the future of the saga
And it is that we have been listening to all kinds of rumors for a long time about the possibility that James Bond, the classic character that has been an icon of cinema for decades, happens to be played by a black actor or woman, awakening all kinds of opinions among fans of the mythical 007. Now, Daniel Craig has shared his opinion about the future of the british spy.
According to Craig, James Bond should always be played by a caucasian looking man: “The answer is very simple. There simply should be better roles for women and performers of color. Why should a woman play James Bond when there should be a role as good as James Bond, but for a woman? ”, Says the actor.
Of course, these are statements that will surely raise controversy among the general public; remember that in recent times, Hollywood has opted for a greater inclusion of races and genders, changing both aspects in different characters.
No time to die, the new and long-awaited James Bond film, opens in theaters this next October 1, 2021 and will represent Daniel Craig’s farewell from such an iconic role.
Source | Radio Times
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