Qualley takes lead: Margaret Qualley now tops betting odds over Sydney Sweeney for a role in Bond 26, though no official casting has been announced. Casting debate grows: Idris Elba dismissed rumours of his casting and warned against making Bond. Key Takeaways: Sydney Sweeney has been one of the favorites for weeks, but Montana-born Margaret Qualley is now priced higher than the Euphoria star. While the likes of Theo James, Paul Mescal, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and James Norton are just a handful of names tipped for the titular role, the likes of Sydney Sweeney, Dua Lipa, Michelle Keegan, and Jodie Comer are among those rumoured to be tied to the iconic part of a Bond Girl. At the moment actress Sydney Sweeney is out in front, with odds of 10/11, but Jenner is now 4/1 for the role. Ollie Ring, spokesperson for Casino Beats, said: The search for the next Bond girl has taken another dramatic twist, with Kendall Jenner now among the series contenders for the role. Sydney Sweeney has been a popular fan choice to be the next actress to play a Bond Girl, but another star has just topped her in the online odds. Denis Villeneuve may cast Sydney Sweeney as the next Bond girl, but here are 5 other actresses who could bring serious firepower to the 007 film. In February 2025, industry experts gave Qualley 9/2 odds of becoming the next Bond Girl, with Sydney Sweeney previously reported to be in the running. Saoirse Ronan has also expressed interest in playing a role in the franchise, although nothing official has been announced yet. The latest prediction for the next James Bond girl has introduced a new top casting choice, replacing Sydney Sweeney. Emmy-nominated 'White Lotus' star Sydney Sweeney is now the hot favourite to be the next Bond Girl and has not discounted taking on the role in interviews. She's been Oscar tipped for her. Sydney Sweeney has been the talk of the Bond Girl role for months now, but Jessie Buckley might nab it from her. Buckley had it all her own way during the recent awards season, thanks to her Hamnet success story, and the movie's casting director Nina Gold could help land her a Bond part next.