# Saoirse Ronan interest in James Bond role

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saoirse-ronan-interest-in-james-bond-role
> Updated: 2026-08-26T15:05:53.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 2.

Actress Saoirse Ronan has expressed a strong interest in portraying a central antagonist in the James Bond franchise. In interviews with Empire Magazine, Ronan stated she is “dead serious” about the prospect, noting that she wants to “go dark” and play a young female villain who channels pent-up anger.

This interest coincides with Amazon MGM Studios preparing to reboot the franchise following Daniel Craig’s departure. While casting for the upcoming production—reportedly to be directed by Denis Villeneuve—has not been officially confirmed, rumors regarding the next lead actor continue to circulate.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Saoirse Ronan expresses interest in playing a James Bond villain

Actress Saoirse Ronan has expressed a serious interest in playing a female villain in a future James Bond film, stating she wants to “go dark” and explore more complex, antagonistic roles.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saoirse-ronan-expresses-interest-in-playing-a-james-bond-villain-1

### 2026-08-24: Saoirse Ronan seeks role as James Bond villain

Saoirse Ronan has stated she is “dead serious” about playing a villain in the upcoming James Bond reboot, as Amazon MGM prepares for a new era of the franchise.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saoirse-ronan-expresses-serious-interest-in-playing-a-james-bond-villain

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