Sydney Sweeney is one of the most exciting young actresses in Hollywood. Over the past years, Sweeney has become a household name thanks to her talent and skill in selecting the right projects for her career, which have all led to critical acclaim and box office success. Her name is being suggested for many upcoming projects, including the new era of the James Bond films.
The James Bond franchise has been going through a period of change for the last years, following Amazon's purchase of MGM Studios. This shift in ownership makes the Bond franchise owned by an American company, something that has understandably upset British fans, considering how important the character is to their history and culture.
The new ownership can expect some changes, including a new director to take over the Bond story. Earlier this year, Dennis Villeneuve was announced as the new director of the upcoming movie, which will likely see in a couple of years.
When it comes to Sweeney, the rumors of her involvement in James Bond have been swirling around her for some time now. Last year, a source claimed that producers of the series were interested in casting a younger Bond, adding some younger actresses to round out the cast and to serve as his romantic foils. Some of the names mentioned were Sweeney and Zendaya, with both of them starring in "Euphoria."
“Sydney Sweeney has been discussed, but something like that is only determined by schedule, if the casting is right and the director thought it would be right,” said a source to The Daily Mail, which also predicted that Villeneuve would be taking over as director.
Speculation surrounding Sweeney's involvement with the franchise increased earlier this summer, after she attended the wedding of Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos, showing that there's a friendly and possibly working relationship between herself and Amazon as a whole.
So, is Sweeney the new Bond girl?
Fans of Sweeney might be disappointed. According to reports from TMZ, Sweeney is not involved with the Bond franchise as of this writing.
While she's involved with Bezos and Sanchez, it appears that the project is a separate one, focused on a lingerie line that Coatue, the Sanchez-Bezos venture capital company, funds.
Still, it's unlikely for the Bond franchise to seriously consider any roles until they've cast their leading man. Over the past months, many names have been brought up, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harris Dickinson, Tom Holland, and more.