Gal Gadot Paves the Way for Female-Led Movies in the Action Genre – Embracing the Future of 007

Summary

Gal Gadot expresses gratitude for fan casting her as a female James Bond, but ultimately wants to create more original female-led stories.

The success of Wonder Woman made Gadot realize the audience's desire for spy movies with female leads. With Heart of Stone, Gadot intends to express her passion for the action, suspense, and drama of spy films and potentially establish her own spy franchise.

Gal Gadot, star of the Netflix thriller Heart of Stone, recently addressed fan suggestions of her being the first female James Bond. In an interview with GQ, she expressed her appreciation for the support, but also emphasized her desire to focus on creating original female-led stories.

Can Heart of Stone Launch Gadot's Own Spy Franchise?

: I greatly appreciate your kind words. As a huge admirer of this genre, I grew up engrossed in thrilling films like Bond, Mission, Die Hard, and Bourne Identity. Deep inside, I always yearned to portray a character in one of these movies. It was after witnessing the triumph of Wonder Woman that I had an epiphany, realizing that there is an enthusiastic audience for female-led films within this genre. This realization, coupled with the encouragement from my husband and partner Yaron, gave us the motivation to embark on developing our own. The action-packed sequences, the unexpected twists and turns, the extensive scope, and the dramatic essence - I adore every aspect of these movies. It brings me immense joy to be able to share Heart of Stone with you.

Gal Gadot starring in Heart of Stone

Following the introduction of two compelling female characters in No Time to Die, namely Nomi played by Lashana Lynch, who even assumed the 007 role in Bond's absence, and Paloma portrayed by Ana de Armas, interest surged for a female-led Bond film. While audiences embraced the concept, some seasoned individuals associated with the franchise, particularly producer Barbara Broccoli, advocate for the inclusion of more formidable female characters in the series.

While Gadot may not have the opportunity to play 007 in future installments of the franchise, she might have a chance to create her own female-led spy series with Netflix's Heart of Stone. After the success of Red Notice, in which Gadot starred alongside Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson, she has established a strong relationship with the streaming platform and plans to appear in two sequels. Gadot recently provided an update on the Red Notice sequel, mentioning ongoing discussions and the completion of the script for the first film.

Similar to Red Notice, Gadot's Heart of Stone has received mixed reviews from critics since its release on Netflix, although audiences have expressed more favorable opinions of the spy thriller. The viewership numbers for the series have yet to be announced, leaving uncertainty regarding its future with Gadot. However, her enthusiasm for the project and the genre as a whole may lead her to advocate for a follow-up that could potentially launch her own spy franchise, reminiscent of James Bond.

Source: GQ