While delivering the keynote speech at the Women in IT Awards, held in London Wednesday, the head of Britain’s Secret Service, Alex Younger, revealed that the real-life Q in the popular 007 franchise was actually female.
“If any of you would like to join us … the real-life Q is looking forward to meeting you, and I’m pleased to report that the real-life Q is a woman,”
The role has always been played by men and currently being played by Ben Whishaw. It was previously played by John Cleese, Desmond Llewelyn and, just once by Peter Burton.