Mae Whitman to be the next Bond Girl?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 18, 2025

Could Mae Whitman be ramping up to join James Bond's globe-trotting adventures?

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American star Mae Whitman 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 roles in The DUFF, Parenthood, The Perks of Being a Wallflower or Independence Day could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.

UPDATE 18/05/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Whitman already in talks

“The producers have tried to get Mae 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 'Whitman 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 Mae Whitman for Bond Girl.

“She’ll be a great Bond girl. Bond girls are always brainy as well as sexy, and that’s totally Mae.”
— Sam Lopez (@slopezPR) May 17, 2025

“She was perfect as Ann Veal in ‘Arrested Development’, she will be tremendous portraying the iconic Bond girl role.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 17, 2025

Would you like to see Mae Whitman as the next Bond girl?