Dame Helen has previously been quoted saying that the concept of James Bond was “born out of profound sexism”, and that women have always been an “incredibly important part” of the secret service.
The two actors are not the first to push back on the idea of a woman playing Bond.
Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival in May, Halle Berry, who also starred in Die Another Day, said: “In 2025, it’s nice to say, ‘Oh, she should be a woman.’ But, I don’t really know if I think that’s the right thing to do.”