Saoirse Ronan will have a huge role in the next James Bond film

Oscar-nominated star Saoirse Ronan could play a big role in the next James Bond film. Irish actor Paul Mescal may also have a big role in the next Bond film.

Irish bookmaker Ladbrokes is offering odds of 5/1 on Saoirse becoming the next Bond girl. Leading the pack is former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan at 2/1, followed closely by Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor at 3/1.

Meanwhile, players are taking their chances on Barbie star Margot Robbie, who is rated at 7/1.

Ladbrokes’ Nicola McGeady said: “Rumors are swirling about who will be the next Bond girl, and patriotic punters are already showing their support for Saoirse Ronan, who is among the frontrunners for the coveted role.”

Saoirse has previously said she hasn’t done many films in the franchise because she wasn’t given roles, but she admits she would love to play a Bond villain.

She said: “I would love to do Bond. I actually want to play a villain in a Bond movie or something like that.”

“It would be incredible. But I’d like to do something really damn big.”

Despite recent talk of a female Bond, little has been said about the presence of female villains.

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