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Trina Parks Endorses Sydney Sweeney for Bond 26 Female Lead
Trina Parks has backed Sydney Sweeney for the female lead in the next James Bond film, known as Bond 26.
Parks played assassin Thumper in Diamonds Are Forever, a 1971 Bond film.
She said Sweeney has acting range, style and independence that could suit the role.
Parks also endorsed Zendaya, saying she has strong screen presence and would not be a pushover for Bond.
Margaret Qualley, Natalie Emmanuel and Michelle Randolph are also named among possible contenders.
No casting decision is announced, and the names are part of discussion about who might play the next female lead.
The choice matters because Bond films are seeking a woman who can stand on her own, rather than simply act as a counterpart to Bond.
Trina Parks endorsed Sydney Sweeney as a possible female lead in Bond 26.
Parks said Sweeney has acting range, poise and ownership of her sexual identity.
Parks also endorsed Zendaya, saying she would not be a pushover for Bond.
The article said Margaret Qualley, Nathalie Emmanuel, Michelle Randolph and Zendaya were also on the shortlist.
An unnamed producer said Sweeney would appeal to audiences from their teens to their 80s.
- Who
- Trina Parks endorsed Sydney Sweeney for a female lead role in Bond 26.
- What
- Parks said Sweeney would do a good job as a Bond girl.
- When
- The article was published on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Parks cited Sweeney’s acting range, ownership of her sexual identity, style and poise.
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- Bond film
- Bond 26
- Endorsed actress
- Sydney Sweeney
- Other actress endorsed
- Zendaya
- Other names on shortlist
- Margaret Qualley, Nathalie Emmanuel, Michelle Randolph and Zendaya
- Article publication
- November 9, 2026
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What people are saying
Sydney would do a wonderful job
audiences want to see a woman opposite Bond who is independent
Zendaya has this very strong screen prowess.
Sydney meets that standard – and then some.