The role of Q, James Bond’s longtime gadget man in the British Secret Service, has been played by a variety of actors over the years.
From the original Peter Burton to a memorable turn by John Cleese, the character gets recast almost as frequently as 007 himself.
Ben Whishaw is the latest actor to take up the mantle, and his appearance in “No Time to Die” provided what many saw as a landmark moment for the franchise.In one scene, James Bond (Daniel Craig) shows up to Q’s apartment, and Q is setting the table for a romantic dinner for two.
While his guest has not arrived yet, Q mentions that his date is a man.
While many cinephiles were quick to point out that it was the first time any Bond character had referenced being anything but straight, plenty of others saw the gesture as far too little,
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