CLEAN : Londoners weigh in on whether next James Bond should be played by a woman

The transcript discusses the underrepresentation of women and people of color in Hollywood, focusing on the debate over casting a female James Bond. It highlights the issues of tokenism and the need for more original roles for women rather than adapting existing male roles. The conversation also touches on the importance of casting based on talent rather than political correctness and suggests creating new roles that provide equal platforms for women.

What is the main issue discussed in the first section regarding Hollywood roles?

• The underrepresentation of women and people of color.

• The overrepresentation of women.

• The abundance of roles for people of color.

• The lack of roles for men.

What is one argument against making a female James Bond?

• It would be too expensive.

• It might not provide the same platform as a Bond film.

• There are no suitable actresses.

• The original James Bond is not popular.

What does the second section suggest about creating roles for women?

• Focus only on male characters.

• Stop making spy movies altogether.

• Create new roles specifically for women.

• Adapt existing male roles for women.

According to the third section, what is a better approach than adapting male roles for women?

• Casting women in male roles.

• Writing new scripts for women.

• Stopping all adaptations.

• Ignoring gender in casting.

What is the potential benefit of creating new roles for women in films?

• It reduces production costs.

• It guarantees box office success.

• It avoids backlash from fans.

• It provides a platform not focused on the male gaze.