Jan Smithers to be the next Bond Girl?

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American star Jan Smithers is reportedly set to play the Bond girl in the next edition of “James Bond” franchise. The Internet is buzzing with rumors that the actress best known for her role on the television series WKRP in Cincinnati could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

The Oldest Bond girl ever

If she does sign on board Smithers, who is set to turn 76 next year, would technically become the oldest Bond girl in the franchise's history. Honor Blackman, the previous holder of that title, was 39 when she played Goldfinger's Pussy Galore opposite Sean Connery's 33-year-old 007 in 1964.

“The producers have tried to get Jan before, but she has never been available because of other commitments,” a source close to the production said about the actress. “The discussions have been going on for some time and they are working out the contract details now.”

This 'Smithers to play Bond Girl' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Jan Smithers for Bond Girl.

“She’ll be a great Bond girl. Bond girls are always brainy as well as sexy, and that’s totally Jan.”
— Sam Lopez (@slopezPR) December 21, 2024
“She was perfect as Bailey Quarters in ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’, she will be tremendous portraying the iconic Bond girl role.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“A 75-year-old Bond girl!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 21, 2024

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