As we wait for the reveal about which actor will be selected to portray the legendary action movie star,
James Bond
, a fresh favorite for yet another legendary role in the series has surfaced. As reported by Gambling Industry News, the chances have significantly increased for one individual.
The White Lotus
star as the next Bond girl.
The White Lotus
emerging star Aimee Lou Wood
Her chances of landing the role of the nextBond girl have significantly diminished over the past fewweeks. Just lastmonth,she was considereda long shotat 25/1, butwithherstarpowerincreasing after appearinginthe popularHBOblackcomedyseries, sheisnowoneofthefront-runnersforastarringpositioninthecomingAmazonJamesBonderestartatin7to1odds.
Alongside Wood are
Euphoria
and fellow
The White Lotus
star
Sydney Sweeney
who is leading at 3/1, with
Totally Killer
and
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Star Kiernan Shipka is currently in second place at 7/2 odds. They have alternated positions at the top for quite some time, with Wood now closely following behind them.
Who Are the Contenders for the Next James Bond Role?
Wednesday
Lead star Jenna Ortega is currently ranked at 5/1 odds, with pop icon Dua Lipa close behind at 6/1, and British actress
28 Years Later
star Jodie Comer
On August 1, topping the list at number five in the odds, was
The Substance
actor Margaret Qualley (who also paid homage to 007 at this year’s Oscars) starting on September 1st
Fool Me Once’s
Michelle Keegan at 11/1 and thus still in the running for the prized Bond role.
The competition to secure the prestigious role of the Bond girl in the upcoming James Bond movie has been thrilling so far,” stated Jose Del Pozo, spokesman for Gambling Industry News. “However, a fresh contender has emerged: Aimee Lou Wood. Following her acclaimed performance in the most recent season of ‘The White Lotus,’ this British actress’s chances have rapidly improved, moving from 25-to-1 to 8-to-1 within a short period. Currently, at the forefront of the contest remain Sydney Sweeney and Kiernan Shipka, though Sweeney holds a slight edge over her opponent. Nonetheless, expect many unexpected developments as things unfold in the coming months.
The
function of theBond character as a female partner
has evolved over time, particularly during the latest Daniel Craig phase, which has aimed to transform the character from being just a damsel in distress or someone seduced by 007’s allure and aggressive behavior into a more intricate and competent individual. In his final appearance,Craig encapsulated this evolution.
No Time to Die
Three Bond women proudly featured in this installment, including Léa Seydoux reprising her role as Dr. Madeleine Swann, Lashana Lynch introducing herself as Nomi, an agent bestowed with the 007 designation, and Ana de Armas shining brightly as a resourceful CIA operative named Paloma.
Amazon now leads the creative direction for the James Bond series, and current reports suggest that the studio is looking for a significantly different approach.
a younger performer to portray James Bond
then audiences are accustomed to.
Source:
Gambling Industry News