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Are you a fan of fine suits, fine automobiles, fine cocktails, and super-fine secret agents working for the British government on top-secret missions rife with romance and intrigue? If so, you’re in luck, because we’ve got the James Bond news you crave.
The rumor mill is sloshing around faster than a shaken-not-stirred cocktail (sorry, it had to be done at least once, those are the rules), mainly about the identity of the Hollywood starlet most likely to grace the screen alongside 007 this go-round. The announcement hasn’t come yet, so while we wait, how about we play casting agent? Let’s kick around some other ideas for beautifully bad Bond girls. Here are seven actors who we think would nail the classic bombshell role...and kick a whole lot of booty in the process!
Scroll to see all the actresses we could be the next Bond girl — plus, what's going on with all those Sydney Sweeney rumors!
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1. Sydney Sweeney
Let's be real, Sydney Sweeney is practically a done deal. Why? She’s all the internet can talk about when it comes to the role. Plus, she has the credentials and that undeniable “it” factor. Can you say “shoe-in”?
Aside from fan-casting and daydreaming about Sweeney in the role, The Sun reported that she's already on the director is already "keen to cast" her in the part. “Denis [Villeneuve] 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," their source said. “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.”
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2. Zendaya
Yes, please! Just picture it: The action, the sheer coolness, the withering looks tossed in Bond’s direction. Zendaya has range, charisma, and a resume full of diverse roles. Yet, she'd bring a whole new vibe to the Bond universe. Plus, we’d get to see her on the red carpet, and her looks are always a treat for fashion lovers.
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3. Simone Ashley
Season 2's Bridgerton baddie, Simone Ashley is everywhere these days. Given that she was just cut from the F1 movie, this is the perfect time for her to bust out her best acting chops and prove any haters wrong. She's fierce, stunningly gorgeous, and a commanding force onscreen and off. If you ask me, that's the perfect mix for a Bond girl!
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4. Florence Pugh
She’s already demonstrated her acting chops in flicks like the devastating (and delicious) Midsommar and action abilities in Marvel's Thunderbolts*. Plus, Florence Pugh's already shown her effortlessly unique style and grace on every red carpet she encounters. Simply put: she’s gorgeous, gifted, and would be an absolute treat to watch.
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5. Anya Taylor-Joy
Honestly, is there anything that icy blonde beauty Anya Taylor-Joy can't do? If she can make a man feel that terrified simply playing chess in Netflix's The Queen’s Gambit, imagine what she could do with a weapon? Taylor-Joy has a unique intensity that would bring a “Grace Kelly with a handgun feel” to the Bond universe.
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6. HoYeon Jung
The breakout star of Squid Game has an undeniable screen presence and an athletic grace that would translate beautifully into action sequences. The way she moves coupled with her considered devastating line deliveries? I see sparring of the verbal kind, too. I definitely think she would be an amazing counterpart to 007!
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7. Keke Palmer
Finally, the infectious energy, sharp wit, and undeniable talent of Keke Palmer would make her an unforgettable Bond Girl. She'd deliver a vibrant and dynamic quality that would light up the screen. Can you even imagine? I’m already swooning.
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