Hollywood director Paul Feig suggests Sydney Sweeney as the ideal successor to Daniel Craig in the James Bond franchise. The 28-year-old Euphoria star receives high praise for her potential as the super-spy.

Paul Feig Backs Sweeney for 007 Role

Feig, known for films like Bridesmaids, states he’d prefer Sweeney as the next Bond. “I’d rather Sydney be the next Bond,” he declares. “There have been some cool Bond girls, but come on, let her be the super-spy, she’s great.”

He highlights her work ethic: “She’s one of the hardest-working people I know, so professional, so smart, so savvy. I think she’d be a good spy.”

Craig’s Departure Sparks Speculation

Daniel Craig, 58, exited the role after No Time to Die in 2021. Bookmakers’ odds on his replacement shift weekly, fueling ongoing debates about the franchise’s future.

Theme Song Odds Heat Up

Olivia Dean surges to favoritism for the next Bond theme following her BRIT Awards success. She ties with Raye at 2/1 odds, alongside past contributors like Billie Eilish, Adele, and Paul McCartney.

Harry Styles climbs to 6/1 after his BRIT performance, trailing Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey.

Regé-Jean Page Responds to Bond Rumors

Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page, 38, at 4/1 odds, calls the persistent speculation “strange” and “not normal.” He explains navigating the buzz: “How I navigate it is very much about what is useful… a lot of that is just grounding.”

Page notes the internal intensity: “It does get quite loud on the inside… I worked quite consciously to be able to navigate that environment with some normalcy.”

Other Leading Contenders

Recent favorites include Jacob Elordi from the Wuthering Heights adaptation. Additional names in contention: Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, Theo James, Jonathan Bailey, James Norton, Jack Lowden, and Henry Cavill.

Next Bond Film Advances

Dune director Denis Villeneuve signs on to helm the project, also serving as executive producer with Tanya Lapointe. The franchise, produced by the Broccoli family since 1962, now falls under Amazon MGM Studios’ creative oversight after their 2022 acquisition.

Historical gaps, like the six years between Licence to Kill (1989) and GoldenEye (1995), suggest fans may wait until 2026 for the next 007 reveal.