Helen Mirren supports women, but she doesn’t think a woman should portray James Bond as the search for the next 007 agent is underway. In a new interview while promoting Thursday Murder Club, in which she co-stars alongside former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan,

The British actress spoke alongside her 'The Thursday Murder Club' co-star Pierce Brosnan — famed for his stint as 007 — who concurred: "I wish them well. I'm excited for the next man to come on the stage.

Helen Mirren explained why she believes James Bond must remain a male character in an interview about her new film where she portrays a retired spy.