Watch the evolution James Bond movies Over the 60 year history that has made it, some strings have evolved over time. Evolving across various fronts to keep the franchise at the forefront of socio-political culture, both enemy and ally have changed to keep 007 fresh.
One of the main areas that has seen some of the biggest steps towards modernity is the development of female characters and how they are treated in the Commander Bond universe. That’s something vet Colleen Salmon feels very strongly about Pierce Brosnan’s Bond years In a sense, because he believes women have become more powerful as his four-film run continues. Salmon described this phenomenon to himself, and explained his feelings to Spyhards podcast (Opens in a new tab) In his last interview as follows:
While there were many Bond women who were equal to 007 Over the decades, it seems like progression has been most during Brosnan’s run. Right out of the gate at golden eyeCasting Dame Judi Dench as M saw her variant of Ian Fleming in Spyming dressed as Commander Bond as if he were a rebellious schoolboy.
This foundation paved the way for some notable female characters on both sides of the moral compass in the next three films, which saw Colin Salmon join the Bond family. In addition to Commander Michelle Yeoh’s role as Colonel Wai Lin Tomorrow never diesWe also saw another agent who challenged James throughout his mission thanks to Halle Berry’s cast as Jinx Die another day.
Even villains like Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), Elektra King (Sophie Marceau), and Miranda Frost (Rosamund Pike) have each played a part in unraveling the James Bond mystery. Continuing his praise for his former co-star, Colin Salmon had the following notes to add:
Pierce Brosnan’s progressive streak certainly didn’t end with encouraging the development of his female co-stars. When his tenure in the role ended, the actor Defended the candidacy of Colin Salmonboth lead to the beginning Daniel Craig 007 series Throughout its progression. One could say that over time Lashana Lynch’s Nomi was named the new 007 in No time to dieIt was the union of both feelings, finally breaking down another barrier to entry.
The past two years have seen fans wonder if actors of different races and sexual orientations will be considered the seventh face of the James Bond series. There is even occasional talk of Whether or not you should become a female James Bond is up for grabsAll of these discussions undoubtedly came about thanks to the opening of those doors during the Pierce Brosnan era.
As we start to look forward to who might become the next Bond, one thing is for sure, the pool for the new 007 is bigger than ever. Along with that comes greater potential for companions, female or otherwise, who team up with everyone’s favorite “corrupt Western agent” to prevent global chaos. Let’s hope that whatever happens next, another role emerges as Charles Robinson played by Colin Salmon to keep moving things forward; It can be filled in by a representative who is as knowledgeable and versatile as he is.