The gambling industry generates billions of dollars every year - that’s why it’s worth noting that oddsmakers believe that Sydney Sweeney will hit the big screen as the next Bond Girl.
Some leading betting sites currently have Sweeney as the -500 favorite to play the next romantic interest of everyone’s favorite British secret agent and action star.
Key Takeaways
- Sweeney has an 83.3% implied chance to be the next Bond Girl
- Australian Jacob Elordi is favored to land the gig as James Bond
- Gamblers can even bet on whether the word “Amazon” will feature in the upcoming movie title
Sweeney is known for starring roles in HBO’s Euphoria and The White Lotus, which earned her Emmy nominations. She’s also starred in movies and commercials and has picked up a large online following due to her social media presence.
Despite already being a massive name in the entertainment industry, none of Sweeney’s past gigs would be as big as a starring role in the upcoming edition of the Bond franchise.
As of Wednesday, Sept. 17, sportsbook odds imply that Sweeney has an overwhelming 83.3% chance to become the next Bond Girl. Scarlett Johansson (+600), Zendaya (+650), and Cara Delevingne (+650) are in the next-closest group of candidates.
Here’s the full list of odds to be the next Bond Girl:
- Sydney Sweeney (-500)
- Scarlett Johansson (+600)
- Zendaya (+600)
- Cara Delevingne (+650)
- Ariana Grande (+1200)
- Selena Gomez (+1200)
- Natalie Portman (+1200)
- Amy Adams (+1200)
- Lauren Sanchez (+1200)
- Any Kardashian (+1400)
- Charlize Theron (+1400)
- Emma Watson (+1400)
- Jennifer Lawrence (+1400)
- Emma Stone (+1400)
- Sandra Bullock (+1600)
- Margot Robbie (+1600)
- Nicole Kidman (+1600)
- Anne Hathaway (+1600)
- Mona Tougaard (+1600)
- Awar Odhiang (+1600)
- Loli Bahia (+1600)
- Penelope Ternes (+1600)
- Julia Roberts (+2000)
- Taylor Swift (+2000)
- Kate Winslet (+2500)
- Gisele Bundchen (+2500)
- Lady Gaga (+2500)
- Helen Mirren (+5000)
The race to play the next star of the series – and to replace Daniel Craig as the most recent James Bond – is much tighter. Sportsbook promos may be used by some gamblers on one of just a handful of men for the role of 007, led by Australian Jacob Elordi, who is the star of the upcoming Frankenstein and was also in Euphoria.
The next James Bond odds are:
- Jacob Elordi (-200)
- Scott Rose-Marsh (+200)
- Tom Holland (+400)
- Harris Dickinson (+600)
Amazon takes over the James Bond franchise
Amazon purchased MGM for $8.5 billion in 2022, acquiring the entertainment company’s co-ownership of the intellectual property of the Bond franchise. The ownership was shared with long-time producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
Amazon only initially gained the right to distribute the movies associated with the franchise. However, the parties involved eventually formed a joint venture to manage the ownership of the Bond series.
Amazon gained full creative control over the franchise earlier this year after Broccoli, who had maintained creative control since the first film, was ousted by Jeff Bezos. Amazon’s founder reportedly wanted her family out of the picture “no matter how much it cost,” per Hollywood Reporter.
With the Broccolis out of the picture, the James Bond franchise is expected to expand to a full cinematic universe with spin-offs and television shows.
The next Bond release has been rumored to be in late 2027 or early 2028, although that hasn’t been cemented.
More James Bond betting markets
On top of odds to play the next James Bond and the next Bond Girl, there are other betting markets related to the franchise.
One of those markets is the actor or actress who will play the main villain in the story. Cillian Murphy, Willem Dafoe, and Mads Mikkelsen are the co-favorites at +500.
Another market is for the artist who will perform the theme song for the film. Dua Lipa is a -300 favorite, followed by Raye (+300), Green Day (+600), Rihanna (+800), Bruno Mars (+800), and The Weeknd (+800).
There are also odds for words that will feature in the title of the film. Options include “Die” (+220), “Gold” (+280), “Kill” (+300), “Love” (+400), “Gun” (+500), and, yes, “Amazon” (+2500).
