Sydney Sweeney teases James Bond role… and the surprising lingerie line link behind it

Sydney Sweeney has broken her silence on rumors she could be the next Bond Girl – and there’s a surprising connection between the franchise and a new lingerie line.

Since taking creative control of the iconic series, Amazon MGM boss Jeff Bezos has reportedly been pushing for the 28-year-old blonde bombshell to step into the next iconic heroine role.

These whispers intensified after Sweeney attended Bezos’ wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Italy last June, followed by reports that the newlyweds were ‘investing’ in his new lingerie line.

Now Sweeney has addressed the Bond speculation for the first time in a cover interview with Variety.

He seemed to hold back when asked about these rumors. ‘I can’t,’ he said, before pausing for seven seconds.

‘I don’t know,’ he continued and remained silent for another 10 seconds.

‘I honestly don’t know all the Bond rumors but I’ve always been a huge fan of the franchise and I’m excited and curious to see what they do with it.’

Journalist Tatiana Siegel pressed the star further and asked if she would be interested in a potential script; but Sweeney remained reserved.

The actor replied: ‘It depends on the script. ‘I think I’ll have more fun as James Bond.’

There were rumors last year that Amazon might consider remaking the series with a female Bond, but those plans appear to have been shelved.

But now Sweeney is said to be in contention over being chosen as one of Bond’s love interests.

A film source said earlier this year: ‘Sydney tops Bond’s casting.

‘Denis [Villeneuve, the director] He believes he is immensely talented and has a compelling appeal to younger generations and is vital in modernizing the franchise…

‘They hung out together a lot and he was amazed by her stratospheric rise. ‘She also has the ability to be athletic and perform physical scenes, as well as being feminine and following the legacy of the Bond Girls.’

This all comes at an interesting time for Sweeney in the summer. then he raised his eyebrows Attending Bezos’ magnificent wedding To Sánchez in Venice, Italyalthough they are not friends with the couple.

However, it looks like his new clothing project may be partly the reason, as Jeff and his wife are reportedly ‘invested’ in his venture. Us Weekly In that case.

An insider revealed that the Emmy-nominated actress will ‘launch a lingerie line very soon’; This news is in line with rumors that she will be Bond Girl.

‘This was a huge project for him and something he had been working on for the past year,’ the source added.

As Amazon MGM takes creative control of the iconic film franchise, boss Jeff Bezos is said to be pushing for the 28-year-old blonde bombshell to become the next iconic heroine.

Now he has addressed the Bond rumors for the first time in a cover interview with Variety, saying: ‘I can’t. [Seven-second pause.] I don’t know. [Ten-second pause]’

When asked if he had any involvement in the role, Sweeney replied: ‘It depends on the script. ‘I think I will have more fun as James Bond’

This comes amid reports that Sweeney is launching a new underwear line with the help of Amazon billionaire Bezos, 61; (L) Taken in Sydney 2023, (R) Bezos Taken in May

The underwear line is backed by Ben Schwerin, partner at private equity firm Coatue. Disk. The company recently received a $1 billion investment from Bezos and fellow tech giant Michael Dell through the Coatue Innovation Fund.

Bezos’ wedding was quite the star-studded affair, with a guest list that included everyone from Orlando Bloom to Oprah to Kim Kardashian.

Sydney was one of the most surprising celebrities spotted at the event and left many scratching their heads as she didn’t seem to be close friends with either the bride or groom.

The star made headlines during the festivities by partying with the likes of Tom Brady and recently single Orlando Bloom.

Still, his involvement in the lavish $50 million wedding surprised some, but another recent business collaboration sheds light on why he was actually there.

Sweeney’s arrival was apparently a sign of respect for his future boss, Bezos. Page Six.

In March, Sweeney signed on to star in the video game adaptation of the recent hit Split Fiction.

The adaptation will be directed by Jon M. Chu (Wicked) and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool & Wolverine).

The Emmy-nominated actress “will be launching a lingerie line very soon,” a source told Us Weekly on Monday. “This was a huge project for him and something he’s been working on for the past year,” the insider added

She raised eyebrows after attending the tech mogul’s lavish wedding to Lauren Sánchez, 55, in Venice, Italy, despite not being friends with the pair; He was seen coming to the wedding

But it looks like that might be partly the reason for the new project, as Jeff and his wife are reportedly “invested” in his venture, according to Us Weekly ; The trio seen in March

According to Puck, the underwear line is backed by Ben Schwerin, a partner at private equity firm Coatue. The company recently received a $1 billion investment from Bezos and fellow tech giant Michael Dell through the Coatue Innovation Fund; Bezos seen on June 27

Sydney’s invitation to Bezos’ wedding also appears to be linked to another recent business deal. In March, he was cast as the star of the video game adaptation Split Fiction. Then, in early June, Amazon MGM Studios acquired the project.

Then in early June, Amazon MGM Studios took over the project, which apparently led to an invitation to Sweeney for Bezos’ wedding.

A source acknowledged that Sweeney “is not friends with either of them” but added that he “came to show respect to ‘the boss,’ just like in the old days of Hollywood.”

Fantasy/science fiction game Split Fiction follows writers Mio and Zoe who are trapped in the worlds they write.

It is unclear which of the two main characters Sweeney will portray; Amazon is said to be ‘actively searching’ for the co-star.