Ayo Edebiri to be the next Bond Girl?

American star Ayo Edebiri 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 The Bear could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.

UPDATE 29/06/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Edebiri already in talks

“The producers have tried to get Ayo 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 'Edebiri to play Bond Girl' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

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

“She’ll be a great Bond girl. Bond girls are always brainy as well as sexy, and that’s totally Ayo.”
— Sam Lopez (@slopezPR) June 28, 2026

“She was perfect as Sydney in ‘The Bear’, she will be tremendous portraying the iconic Bond girl role.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 28, 2026

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