THE CONVERSATION: James Bond’s ethnicity might change – but his accent probably won’t

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Period2 Nov 2022

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  • TitleJames Bond’s ethnicity might change – but his accent probably won’t
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date2/11/22
    DescriptionThe cinematic character of James Bond has changed with the times since the first Bond film Dr No was released back in 1962. We have seen Bond as a chauvinistic womaniser, a fun-loving bon vivant, and, more recently, a sometimes brutal yet three-dimensional character, capable of empathy and sorrow.

    Most obviously, the face of Bond has changed over the years, with six actors – seven if you include David Niven in the first Casino Royale – playing the coveted role. All these actors have been white – leading to discussion over whether a future Bond could be another ethnicity. However, while Bond’s race or even gender might change in the future, there is one aspect of his portrayal that I believe will be unlikely to shift: his accent.
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/james-bonds-ethnicity-might-change-but-his-accent-probably-wont-193176
    PersonsAlexander Baratta

Keywords

  • James Bond
  • accents