Saoirse Ronan Wants to Play a James Bond Villain The prospect of a female James Bond villain has long been overdue. Now, Saoirse Ronan is making some noise about playing one in an upcoming 007 film.
Her enthusiasm highlights a more profound issue: the lack of depth and complexity in Bond's female antagonists.
In recent decades, the Bond franchise has prioritized high octane action sequences and over the top plot twists over nuanced character development.