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[ConnieR]

Sure, but there's a template for the character that defies any weird deviation from the stereotype.

Only if their appearance, etc is based on the real character. This is rarely the case, except in fiction based on history
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So, Bond isn't a black man - or a woman - for instance.

The franchise owners have ruled out James Bond being female, but that is all, for now.
The 007 code name can be ascribed to anyone else, and has been in the films, including a female.

The death of Bond in No Time to Die will be emblematic of the franchise's fortunes in the 21st century, i think.

The 007 codename could live on.

 

[Deluks]

Christopher Biggins wanted to play Diana Dors.

Christopher Biggins could 100% play Diana Dors.