Melissa Benoist to be the next Bond Girl?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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Could Melissa Benoist be ramping up to join James Bond's globe-trotting adventures?

American star Melissa Benoist 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 Glee could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.

UPDATE 16/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Benoist already in talks

“The producers have tried to get Melissa 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 'Benoist 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 Melissa Benoist for Bond Girl.

“She’ll be a great Bond girl. Bond girls are always brainy as well as sexy, and that’s totally Melissa.”
— Sam Lopez (@slopezPR) May 15, 2026
“She was perfect as Nicole in ‘Whiplash’, she will be tremendous portraying the iconic Bond girl role.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 15, 2026

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