Yara Shahidi to be the next Bond Girl?
- By Jim Leap
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American star Yara Shahidi 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 Black-ish could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.
UPDATE 24/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Shahidi already in talks
“The producers have tried to get Yara 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 'Shahidi to play Bond Girl' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy
Twitter was flooded again Friday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Yara Shahidi for Bond Girl.
“She’ll be a great Bond girl. Bond girls are always brainy as well as sexy, and that’s totally Yara.”
— Sam Lopez (@slopezPR) January 23, 2026
“She was perfect as Zoey Johnson in ‘Black-ish’, she will be tremendous portraying the iconic Bond girl role.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 23, 2026
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