Helen Mirren opined in a recent interview that "the whole concept of James Bond is drenched and born out of profound sexism" Pierce Brosnan is reacting to MobLand costar Helen Mirren's recent criticism of the James Bond franchise.

Director Guy Ritchie and cast lead Tom Hardy were also in attendance at the Thursday night event as Brosnan and Mirren reunite to play London crime bosses Conrad and Maeve Harrigan.

Dame Helen spoke to the Evening Standard about their project, when talk turned to 007 – and the Gosford Park icon explained why she was against a female Bond, which s