Geoffrey Moore, son of the late James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore, has expressed his view that the iconic spy franchise should return to its roots, including avoiding a female iteration of the character.
Moore, 60, is taking on his own spy role as MI5 agent Charles Knight in the British thriller "Knightfall." Reflecting on his father's seven-film tenure as James Bond, Geoffrey shared his thoughts on the future of the 007 character with the Daily Mail.
Since Daniel Craig's departure from the role in 2021, speculation about the next James Bond has been widespread, with names like Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Jacob Elordi surfacing. While Geoffrey Moore trusts producers Barbara Broccoli and Amazon to make the right choice, he suggested a return to the character's core traits.
"I would go back to the beginning," he stated. "Bond liked to drink and he was a marksman, you know."
Amid discussions about Bond's evolving portrayal and criticisms of sexism, the idea of a female Bond has been considered. However, Geoffrey Moore countered this, humorously suggesting that if a female lead were introduced, she should have a different name, such as "Jemima." He argued that a female character should have her own distinct storyline, comparing it to the existence of Superman and Superwoman.
"I think a female Bond - a 00-whatever should have her own story," Moore explained. He acknowledged the capability of women in spy roles, citing Charlize Theron's performance in "Atomic Blonde," but maintained that a separate narrative would be more appropriate for a female agent.
Moore's own foray into the spy genre sees him playing a former spy catcher who must collaborate with his estranged daughter to prevent a national security crisis. He described growing up around film sets with his father as an informal film school, which prepared him for his leading man debut.
"My second womb was a soundstage," he quipped. "My whole life has been around studios and the environment, the people, the unions..."
He expressed enjoyment in his acting experience and a desire to support independent films in England. "Knightfall" is currently available on UK streaming services and will be released on Blu-ray on October 26.