The Internet Really Wants Gillian Anderson to Be the First Female James Bond — Newsfeed – TIME

While the world has been debating the merits of possible Bond candidates Idris Elba and Tom Hiddleston, another star has expressed a desire to be the next 007 — Gillian Anderson. The X-Files actress tweeted a mock-up poster of herself as the iconic British spy, emblazoned with the 007 logo and the date November 2017,…

via The Internet Really Wants Gillian Anderson to Be the First Female James Bond — Newsfeed – TIME

A female James Bond would be pretty sweet, even if it meant breaking completely from the character created by Ian Flemming. I’m fine with the idea, partly just to see how many fanboys freak out and whine. But also because Anderson is a great actress and would be awesome in the part. I doubt it happens, though. Hiddleston is more of a likely choice.