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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT While the prospect of casting a woman as James Bond is seen by some as a radical modern step, the proposal was more likely to happen before the Sean Connery era than post-Daniel Craig. After Lashana Lynch pushed boundaries like never before with her portrayal of the first female 007, the possibility of seeing a female James Bond officially assume the spy mantle seemed closer than ever.
Shakespeare's evidence suggests that Ratoff's vision was only one of several competing plans for the character. As the author explains , "Ian had entertained several possibilities, from Richard Burton.., to James Stewart.., to James Mason.” However, after jointly purchasing the rights in 1955, Ratoff's proposal cannot be dismissed as a complete impossibility and represents the start of a long-running debate about whether a woman should play Bond.
The extent to which the traditional, iconic image of Bond influences the direction of the franchise becomes depressingly obvious every time the role's incumbent is discussed. From the poisonous discourse around Idris Elba's potential casting, which Elba himself labeled "disgusting", to the outrage around Daniel Craig's blonde hair before Casino Royale, there is a pervading conservatism that renders aspects of Bond's image immutable for some viewers.
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