James Bond has spoken.
When asked about the future of the famed role, former 007 Pierce Brosnan said he thinks a woman should take over after men have played the part for almost half a century.
"I think we've watched the guys do it for the last 40 years, get out of the way, guys, and put a woman up there," he told The Hollywood Reporter. "I think it would be exhilarating, it would be exciting."
(MORE: Lashana Lynch won’t be James Bond, but she may be a new ‘007’)Though he doubts the change will happen for some time, he said the future is certainly female.
“The #MeToo movement has been relevant and significant and well needed in our society, so they'll have to address that,” he added.
James Bond's #PierceBrosnan says now is the time to pass the legendary role onto a woman https://t.co/cLFPg2xce3 pic.twitter.com/YX5eyh6BXi
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 8, 2019
It was reported in July that Lashana Lynch will be 007's successor in the new Bond film.
In 2020's "No Time to Die," Bond, played by Daniel Craig, finds out that he's been replaced by Lynch during his retirement.
Will they team up for a modern take on the films? That remains to be seen. But we do know they will be battling a new villain, played by Rami Malek.
(MORE: Oscar-winner Rami Malek on being the next James Bond villain)As for Lynch, many know the rising star from her recent role as Maria Rambeau in the 2019 smash hit "Captain Marvel."
"James Bond: No Time to Die" will be out in April.
