Sydney Sweeney might reportedly be the next Bond girl, and not Lauren Sanchez. According to a source, she appeared to be the perfect fit to follow the “legacy of Bond girls.” Denis Villeneuve, the director of “Dune,” is set to helm the project, while Jeff Bezos’ Amazon MGM Studios has acquired the franchise’s property rights. Therefore, earlier reports speculated that the billionaire might cast his wife in the iconic role.
Sydney Sweeney is the ‘top name on the casting sheet for Bond,’ source claims
Amid Lauren Sanchez’s casting rumors in the upcoming James Bond movie, Sydney Sweeney might reportedly hit the jackpot and get to play the next Bond girl. A source told RadarOnline that the 27-year-old’s friendship with director Denis Villeneuve and Jeff Bezos seemingly played a huge role in allegedly grabbing a spot in casting.
“Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond,” the insider claimed. They mentioned that Villeneuve wants Sweeney because of her talent and “alluring appeal to young generations.” It would allegedly be a significant factor in “modernizing the franchise.” Another source stated that her “athletic” body would enable her to perform action sequences, while “being feminine and following in the legacy of Bond girls.”
Moreover, the “Euphoria” star might also bag the role as Bezos has reportedly green-lighted the decision. For those unversed, Sweeney turned heads when she attended the Amazon founder’s wedding. Earlier, a report suggested that the billionaire’s wife could be the next Bond girl. His Amazon MGM Studios would supposedly take the creative control and introduce Sanchez as the female lead.
However, the recent report mentioned Sweeney might join the legacy instead. Previously, the actors who played the iconic role included Ursula Andress, Jill St. John, Diana Rigg, Jane Seymour, Halle Berry, Denise Richards, and Léa Seydoux.
While RadarOnline suggested Sweeney might feature in the James Bond franchise, a TMZ report from July refuted the rumors. An insider stated that the speculations were the diva’s fans’ “wishful thinking.” “Sydney is not currently in talks to play the next Bond Girl, despite rampant online speculation,” they said.
