Bezos, as reported by an insider source, expresses interest in his wife, Lauren Sanchez, potentially assuming the role of Bond girl in an upcoming James Bond film.
Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, is reportedly eager to see his wife, Lauren Sánchez, land the role of the next Bond girl in an upcoming James Bond film. According to multiple sources, this interest stems from Bezos' influential position in Hollywood, following Amazon's acquisition of MGM Studios in 2021 for $8 billion[1][3][4].
The acquisition of MGM brought several major franchises, including James Bond, under Amazon's control, giving Bezos significant leverage in creative decisions[3][4]. While there is no official confirmation from Amazon or MGM, sources suggest that Bezos is keen on positioning Sánchez for a role in the forthcoming Bond film, often referred to as Bond 26[3][5].
Lauren Sánchez, a former journalist and entrepreneur, has recently achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the first female journalists in space and publishing a New York Times bestseller[3]. However, the potential casting of Sánchez in a Bond film has sparked discussions about Bezos' influence in Hollywood and the ethics of casting based on personal relationships rather than professional merit[1][2][4].
Sánchez and Bezos tied the knot earlier this summer, and the wedding celebration was attended by several notable figures, including Sydney Sweeney and Kylie Jenner, who shared posts about the event on their Instagram accounts[6][7]. Despite the fact that Sánchez is not an actress, a studio exec stated that Bezos wants her for the role regardless[8].
Amazon MGM, the studio involved in this potential casting, now controls the James Bond franchise following the acquisition[1][3]. The exec mentioned that Sánchez's significant financial investment, courtesy of her husband, could be a factor in securing the role for her[9]. However, the final decision on casting remains with the production team.
[1] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amazon-buy-mgm-1235029261/ [2] https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/25/amazon-to-buy-mgm-studio-for-8-5-billion.html [3] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/20/business/amazon-buy-mgm-studios.html [4] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57042750 [5] https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/05/amazon-buy-mgm-james-bond-007-movie-franchise [6] https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2dTzKH8jR/ [7] https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2dTzKH8jR/ [8] https://www.thewrap.com/jeff-bezos-wants-lauren-sanchez-to-be-next-bond-girl-hollywood-source-says/ [9] https://deadline.com/2021/07/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-bond-girl-mgm-amazon-1234753817/
In the wake of Amazon's acquisition of MGM Studios in 2021, Jeff Bezos' influence in Hollywood has become pronounced, prompting discussions about the ethics of casting, especially with the potential casting of his wife, Lauren Sánchez, as the next Bond girl in an upcoming James Bond film. The significant financial investment Sánchez has, courtesy of her husband, could potentially secure her the role.
