Bond News: Dame Helen Mirren feels Bond franchise is rooted in sexism

Whilst James Bond is one of cinema’s most widely recognised characters, there is no doubting his films have had their fair share of run-ins with the basic morals of equality.

Amazon MGM Studios have recently picked up the project in the wake of Daniel Craig’s portrayal of the British spy, but there has been endless speculation over who the next 007 will be, with many calling for it to be a woman for the first time.

With Helen Mirren calling out the series, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews takes a look.