007 producer Barbara Broccoli: I want to see films about women but Bond is male

Daniel Craig in No Time To Die (Danjaq/MGM/PA)

Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has said she believes 007 will always be a male character.

The head of Eon Productions, who signs off on every key hiring and firing in the franchise, said she will be discussing who will take over the role from Daniel Craig next year.