British veteran Helen Mirren has deep admiration for former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan, but she says she was never a fan of the spy franchise due its portrayal of women, calling it “drenched” in sexism.

The Oscar-winning actor stars alongside Brosnan in the upcoming series MobLand. “I’m a huge fan of Pierce Brosnan. I mean, massive fan. Obviously, he’s gorgeous, and I think he’s fabulous in MobLand, but he also happens to be one of the nicest people you’ll ever have the pleasure to work with. And indeed Daniel Craig, who I’ve met and know a little bit, is a lovely, gracious person,” Mirren told The Standard in an interview.