Overview
- In a Variety interview, the 28-year-old said any involvement would depend on the script and joked she would prefer playing Bond over a traditional Bond girl role.
- No casting has been announced for Bond 26, which is being developed under Amazon MGM Studios with Denis Villeneuve attached to direct and Steven Knight writing.
- Industry reporting indicates Villeneuve plans to seek a fresh-faced, male British lead after finishing Dune: Part Three, with a search expected in 2026, a 2027 shoot and a 2028 release targeted.
- Tabloid and insider claims have alternately suggested Sweeney is a leading candidate for a Bond girl role and that she is not currently in talks, underscoring the unverified nature of the rumors.
- Speculation around Sweeney has been amplified by her appearance at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice wedding and reports of separate business ties, which remain unconfirmed.