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Bond 26 Release Uncertain; Qualley Leads Bond Girl Odds

1/23/2025

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Fans are left in suspense as the release date for Bond 26 hangs in the balance. Betting odds have Margaret Qualley emerging as the frontrunner for the next Bond Girl, with Saoirse Ronan and Marisa Abela close behind. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney's chances have slipped to fourth, as tensions between producer Barbara Broccoli and Amazon cast a shadow over the film's future.

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Story summary

Fans are left in suspense as the release date for Bond 26 hangs in the balance. Betting odds have Margaret Qualley emerging as the frontrunner for the next Bond Girl, with Saoirse Ronan and Marisa Abela close behind. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney's chances have slipped to fourth, as tensions between producer Barbara Broccoli and Amazon cast a shadow over the film's future.