The acclaimed actress known for her roles in The White Lotus and Euphoria is reportedly the top choice to join the James Bond franchise as the next Bond girl. As producers and director Denis Villeneuve work to modernize the legendary spy series, Sweeney, aged 26, is seen as a prime candidate for the role.
Sources told The Sun on Sunday that Villeneuve believes Sweeney possesses immense talent and has an appealing charisma that resonates with younger audiences a key factor in refreshing the franchise for a new generation. The director, known for his work on Dune and Sicario, has reportedly developed a friendship with Sweeney and is eager to collaborate with her.
At the Toronto International Film Festival last year, Sweeney was seen engaged in a lengthy discussion with Villeneuve and Ana de Armas, a former Bond girl. All three stars will appear in Ron Howard’s upcoming survival thriller, Eden, set for release in August 2025. The film follows a group of people attempting to create a utopian society on an uninhabited island in the Galápagos, and also stars Vanessa Kirby and Jude Law.
Sweeney recently attended the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in Venice, which added to the buzz surrounding her potential casting. Reports suggest that Bezos, whose company Amazon currently controls the James Bond franchise through MGM, is supportive of Sweeney’s inclusion as part of efforts to revitalize the iconic series for a new audience.
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