Overview

• Gossip columnist Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop cites unnamed Hollywood insiders who say Bezos is “obsessed” with landing Lauren Sánchez a starring part in the upcoming Bond installment
• Amazon’s 2022 acquisition of MGM gives Bezos sway over 007 productions, while long-time custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli retain co-ownership and production roles
• Sánchez’s acting résumé consists of minor or cameo appearances, prompting mounting criticism that her potential casting reflects nepotism rather than merit
• Actress Sydney Sweeney remains a reported contender for the leading woman role, underscoring that no single name has been officially selected
• Neither Amazon MGM Studios nor the Bond producers have confirmed any casting decisions, leaving all reports based on unverified insider accounts