Former James Bond girl Trina Parks has backed Sydney Sweeney for a potential role as the next Bond girl in a new interview. The search for Daniel Craig’s successor is already making headlines, with fans waiting to see who will play the next 007. While the official casting announcements are still pending, Parks has already praised the Euphoria star as a potential addition to the franchise
Why Trina Parks believes Sydney Sweeney would suit the next Bond film
Former James Bond star Trina Parks reveals to The Telegraph why she thinks Sydney Sweeney would be a wonderful choice for the next installment. Parks made history as the first Black Bond girl when she played Thumper opposite Sean Connery in 1971’s Diamonds Are Forever. Raving about Sweeney, Parks said: “Sydney would do a wonderful job. She has done quite a range of acting things and basically has got ownership of her sexual identity.”
Furthermore, Parks stated that ‘The Housemaid’ star is a talented actress. Moreover, she possesses a “classic” kind of grace and style that makes the difference and gives her an edge. The 78-year-old emphasized that the new Bond girl must be independent and should own her sexuality proudly. Hence, she believes the Euphoria star is the perfect choice for a modern version of the franchise.
Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are considered to be the frontrunners to play the titular role after Daniel Craig’s No Time to Die. Based on a report by Radar Online, a Hollywood source has weighed in on the possibility of Sweeney as a Bond girl. The source dished: “There is a feeling that Sydney has exactly the kind of screen presence the Bond franchise needs. She has the glamour, the confidence and the acting ability to make the role her own.”Sweeney is currently busy filming the sequel to The Housemaid titled The Housemaid’s Secret. Moreover, she is also reviving her career as a producer with interesting and out-of-the-box subjects.
