Melanie Papalia to be the next Bond Girl?

  • By Jim Leap
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Melanie Papalia to play a 42-year-old Bond Girl?

Canadian star Melanie Papalia 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 Hell or High Water, American Pie Presents: The Book of Love or You Me Her could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.

UPDATE 08/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

The Oldest Bond girl ever

If she does sign on board Papalia, who is set to turn 42 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 Melanie 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 'Papalia to play Bond Girl' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

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

“She’ll be a great Bond girl. Bond girls are always brainy as well as sexy, and that’s totally Melanie.”
— Sam Lopez (@slopezPR) January 7, 2026
“She was perfect as Amy in ‘Suits’, she will be tremendous portraying the iconic Bond girl role.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 7, 2026
“A 41-year-old Bond girl!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 7, 2026

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