Rumors continue to circulate regarding who will be chosen to lead the next era of theJames Bondfranchise. And while the latest foray into this area is not about the leading role of 007, it does concern a key role, and one that will be interesting to see play out under the director ofDuneandSicariofilmmakerDenis Villeneuve.
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The latest rumor claims that Amazon and Villeneuve have made their choice regardingwho will play the next Bond girl, withEuphoriaandThe White LotusstarSydney Sweeneyreportedly their top choice. Sweeney, who is also known for roles in the likes ofAnyone But You, Echo Valley,andMadame Web, has been a bookies’ favorite for some time, with a mysterious source now revealing that “Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond.”
“Denis believes she is hugely talented, as well as having an alluring appeal to younger generations, vital in modernising the franchise.
They’ve hung out together a lot and he has admired her stratospheric rise.
Plus Sydney has the quality of being athletic and able to perform physical scenes, as well as being feminine and following in the legacy of Bond girls.”
Now, it is very much worth noting that this comes from the U.K. outlet The Sun, so take this with a heaping amount of salt, but the idea that Amazon would want to cast a well-known, young star alongside alesser-known actor as James Bondwould certainly make a lot of sense. Sweeney certainly has the star power, looks, talent, and ability to excel in the action franchise, with this latest insight sure to help her odds.
Who Will Play James Bond?
The current favorites for the coveted role of James Bond himself continue to be the likes of28 Years Later’sAaron Taylor-Johnson,The Gentlemen’sTheo James, and former Superman Henry Cavill. However, several new names are now making their way up the rankings.
Further rumors have claimed Amazon wants the character to return to more light-hearted adventures with quips and gadgets, drawing a clear line between the latest take and the dark, gritty world of Daniel Craig’s Bond. Regarding casting, rumors have claimed that the franchise will center on a much younger version of the character, with the likesMCU star and Spider-Man actor Tom Holland,EuphoriaandFrankensteinstar Jacob Elordi, andBabygirlandThe King’s Manstar Harris Dickinsonnow reportedly the top three choices.
One thing we do now know for sure is thatDenis Villeneuve will be at the helmof whatever shape the Amazon James Bond reboot takes, with Academy Award nominated filmmaker calling the job “a massive responsibility.”
“Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No, with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor. Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.”
