Acclaimed British actress Helen Mirren has criticised the James Bond franchise for the way in which it portrays women, saying “the whole concept” of the movies is “drenched and born out of profound sexism.

A dmittedly, the James Bond franchise is not for everyone, and even fans can see why. For as successfully as the legendary spy fiction character has navigated the modern world of

As one of the biggest powerhouses in Hollywood, Helen Mirren certainly knows a thing or two about what makes a good character, movie, franchise, and so on. So, of course, we’re paying extra close attention to her thoughts on the future of the James Bond franchise,