Elle Fanning to be the next Bond Girl?

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American star Elle Fanning 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 Beguiled, The Neon Demon or Maleficent could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.

UPDATE 18/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Fanning already in talks

“The producers have tried to get Elle 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 'Fanning 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 Elle Fanning for Bond Girl.

“She’ll be a great Bond girl. Bond girls are always brainy as well as sexy, and that’s totally Elle.”
— Sam Lopez (@slopezPR) May 17, 2026
“She was perfect as Debbie Jones in ‘Babel’, she will be tremendous portraying the iconic Bond girl role.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 17, 2026

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