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Turns out, the James Bond star Daniel Craig evidently agrees with theJason Bournestar Matt Damon, about Bond being a misogynist. Although a great detective, the two stars seemingly came to the conclusion that Bond is not the best when it comes to respecting women or having moral values. Many have spoken against the cold-blooded spy, but Craig added himself to the list of‘Bond-hater’,after the fourth movie of the installment staring himself released into the theatres.
While speaking with The Red Bulletin, the actor expressed how exhausted he felt portraying the much-loved character, who is not necessarily a good human being in his heart. The actor then also went on to hint, that the aforementioned fourth movie,Spectrewould be his final Bond movie ever, which he would go on to prove wrong by doingNo Time To Die,to bid the iconic character goodbye years later. Since then Matt Damon has also spoken out, about not liking Bond that much, and stating his reasons as to why he would pick Bourne over the problematic Bond any day.
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Daniel Craig Claims James Bond is a Misogynist
Back in 2015, while speaking with The Red Bulletin during a promotional interview to promote the fourth installment of the Bond franchise starringDaniel Craig, he reminded everyone of Bond’s true nature. He claimed everyone’s favorite 007, is actually not worth rooting for when it comes to having good morals. He said,
“Let’s not forget that he’s actually a misogynist,–A lot of women are drawn to him chiefly because he embodies a certain kind of danger and never sticks around for too long.”
Craig stated the very nature that attracts women towards him, makes him a far more unattractive human being. Thus, in his own opinion, he isn’t a fan of the thrill-loving spy. He then furthermore claimed how tiring it has been to portray the character, thus, desired to take a break following the release. He continued,
“What I need right now is to stop working, relax and get back to normal life,–There’s one thing I actually find more exciting than Bond at the moment, going home.”
Thus, although the actor hoped for the success of the franchise, he warned the audience not to be fooled by Bond’s sharp appearance and therefore reminded everyone of his true colors.
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Why does Matt Damon Hate James Bond?
Matt Damoncited the same reason as Daniel Craig for disliking the iconic character, James Bond. In an interview with GQ, the actor was asked what his views were on his fellow spy, and he did not shy away from stating exactly what he thinks. He then further stated why he likes Bourne more than Bond, despite the former lacking in popularity. Damon said,
“I like Bourne better than Bond. Bourne has today’s values; Bond has the values of the 1960s. Daniel’s Bond has upgraded him and brought him more into the present, but, classically, that character is a misogynist who likes swilling martinis and killing people and not giving a sh*t.”
Although he appreciated, Craig’s version of the character, he made it pretty clear that he wasn’t a fan. Damon then went on to state why he liked Bourne better saying,
“Whereas Jason Bourne is a serial monogamist – and he’s tortured by the things he’s done and feels empathy and compassion for other people. And Bourne would obviously win in a fight.”
Now that Daniel Craig has served his time, although the usual‘Who is the next James Bond’still continues to haunt the internet, the question of whether there should be one also rises undeniably among the fans.
BothJason BourneandNo Time To Dieare currently available on HBO Max to stream.
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Source:The Red Bulletin
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
