Ever since former James Bond Daniel Craig told executives that he wasn't going to be continuing with the franchise, rumors have been spreading about who should be next in line. This list was filled with men like Idris Elba and Jason Statham. Then there was another named added to it that didn't quite shock me, Priyanka Chopra.
Priyanka Chopra currently portrays Alex Parrish on the hit ABC series "Quantico". She is also in the new "Baywatch" film. While being interviewed for Complex magazine Priyanka was asked if she would like to be a bond girl. In which she had the best response: "I get that all the time but f*** that I wanna be bond". Soon as I read that I honestly wanted to give her a standing ovation in my living room. Can you imagine such an amazing actress as the first "Jane Bond"?
Of course, if Priyanka does become the first female bond the whole dynamic of how women are depicted in the films will change. In the movies, women are often sexualized and the theme is almost misogynistic. This will break barriers and will show that women aren't just pretty things to look at. Maybe Jane Bond will actually use her brain.
For those of us who have seen "Quantico", we already know Priyanka doesn't play around and can kick ass. (If you haven't please binge watch it). She does all her own stunts which include fighting scenes with men.
For those who are afraid of the status quo, Judi Dench has starred as Bond's boss "M" and in the novels "M" was actually a man.
Priyanka wouldn't be the only perfect match for this life changing role. Former bond girls such as Naomie Harris, Monica Bellucci, Teri Hatcher would make an excellent Jane Bond.
Crossed fingers that whoever they pick lets everyone know that women can kick ass too.
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