Part 6/10:
Hollywood’s Woke Agenda and Its Impact
The franchise's apparent transformation aligns with Hollywood's broader push toward diversity and inclusion, often at the expense of established franchises' identities. The involvement of Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge as a co-writer of No Time to Die is quoted as evidence of this shift, aiming to "adapt" the Bond story for today's cultural climate.
Critics argue that this is detrimental to the franchise. They believe it's an overt attempt to rewrite or erase the traditional Bond archetype, replacing it with a version that aligns with the Me Too movement and contemporary social narratives. For instance, Lynch’s assertion that her inclusion challenges "toxic masculinity" exemplifies this philosophy.