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Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney is officially no longer holding the top 1 spot in the latest casting prediction for the next James Bond girl. Over a month ago, early predictions unveiled that Sweeney’s casting in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming 007 movie was the most likely outcome. Besides her, there were 15 other popular actresses also included in the previous casting prediction list.
The highly anticipated James Bond movie will be directed by Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight writing the screenplay. The studio is expected to make a final casting decision sometime this year. Production will reportedly begin in 2027, just in time for its rumored 2028 release.
Who is the new actress predicted to become the next James Bond girl?
At the time of writing, the prediction market website Kalshi has updated the latest standings for its next James Bond girl prediction, confirming that a new top contender has emerged. Golden Globe nominee Margaret Qualley has now taken over the number 1 spot, becoming the latest actress who has the best odds to become the James Bond franchise’s next female lead. Sweeney’s standing has dropped to third place, with The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy getting a 2% lead over her.
Compared to last month’s prediction results, the percentage chances for the other contenders have also decreased. This included Zendaya, who, from being among the top 5 choices at 12%, now has a 3% chance of landing the role.
Listed below are the full results of the prediction market:
Margaret Qualley – 36%
Anya Taylor-Joy – 24%
Sydney Sweeney – 22%
Florence Pugh – 13%
Ana de Armas – 10%
Lily James – 10%
Zendaya – 3%
Jodie Comer – 1%
Alicia Vikander – Less than 1%
Hunter Schafer – Less than 1%
Vaness Kirby – Less than 1%
Emma Mackey – Less than 1%
Adria Arjona – Close to 0%
Mikey Madison – Close to 0%
Daisy Edgar-Jones – Close to 0%
Cailee Spaeny – Close to 0%
Just like the search for the next James Bond actor, casting predictions for the franchise’s next female lead have also been a popular subject for fans. The actress who’ll officially get chosen for the coveted role will succeed previous Bond girls such as Léa Seydoux, Gemma Arterton, Eva Green, Halle Berry, Sophie Marceau, and Michelle Yeoh.
Originally written by Maggie Dela Paz at SuperHeroHype
