A new James Bond has been confirmed during a packed day of April Fool's Day festivities, with the major news revealing a key departure from the series' history. They have ranged from Marvel superstar Tom Holland to Brit legend Idris Elba, and even Aussie 'Frankenstein' star Jacob Elordi. But, according to a well-timed scoop, the series will see its first female Bond in its history - played one of the world's most sought-after stars. Jessie Buckley will play Bond, a spokesperson for Amazon MGM, which holds the rights to the franchise, told EuroNews Culture in a special April Fool's statement. They said: “We’re distancing ourselves from the previous stance held by franchise head Barbara Broccoli, who said that Bond should only be played by a man.

Source: Daily Mirror April 01, 2026 18:50 UTC