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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Catherine Shoard

Pierce Brosnan says he has a certain sympathy with Helen Mirren over James Bond sexism

Pierce Brosnan at the premiere of MobLand.
Pierce Brosnan at the premiere of MobLand. Photograph: Erik Pendzich/Rex/Shutterstock

Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond in four films between 1995 and 2002, has said he has qualified sympathy for Helen Mirren’s feelings about what she called the “profound sexism” of the spy series.

Speaking last week, Mirren said she had “never liked James Bond” because the concept is “drenched and born out of profound sexism.”

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