Dame Helen Mirren has said James Bond should be played by a man, even though she is "such a feminist". The Oscar-winning actress has previously been quoted saying that the concept of James Bond was "born out of profound sexism", and that women have always been an "incredibly important part" of the secret service. "You can't have a woman. It just doesn't work. James Bond has to be James Bond, otherwise it becomes something else," Dame Helen said in an interview with Saga Magazine. Amazon MGM Studios will produce the next iteration of the spy franchise, and said it was planning a "fresh" take on franchise but would honour the "legacy" of the "iconic character". Tap the link in BBCNews's bio to find out which other actors have pushed back on the idea of a woman playing Bond. (Getty) #HelenMirren #JamesBond #BBCNews