Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was reportedly vying for the coveted role of Bond girl in the upcoming James Bond 26 film.

However, her hopes were dashed after she became engaged to Prince Harry.

Now, it seems that she is eager to return to acting and secure the role once again.

Bond 26, the codename for the next installment in the iconic James Bond movie series, has yet to be officially announced.

However, its release is as certain as the famous spy ordering his signature martini, shaken, not stirred.

The film is set to continue the legacy of the franchise, even after the acquisition of MGM by Amazon in 2022.

Michael G. Wilson, the longtime producer of the 007 films, reassured fans that James Bond will indeed make a comeback.

“It’s a whole new world,” he stated in 2022.

“We’ve got to see what happens with Amazon, but they’ll always be a Bond.”

Speculation has been rife about who will direct the next James Bond film, with many rumors pointing to acclaimed director Christopher Nolan.

Known for his Golden Globe-winning work, Nolan is a self-proclaimed fan of the franchise, and talks of him helming the reboot have surfaced.

If Nolan were to take on the project, it’s possible that he would cast one of his frequent collaborators, such as Cillian Murphy, in the lead role.

Interestingly, odds have recently been slashed for Murphy to become the next James Bond.

The Irish actor, who also received a Golden Globe and is a strong contender for the Best Actor Oscar this year, has seen his chances increase from 12 to 1 to 6 to 1, according to Coral Bookmakers.

John Hill from Coral suggested that Murphy’s success in his recent film Oppenheimer has fueled the speculation.

While the focus has been on the next James Bond, there is also curiosity surrounding who will portray the next Bond girl.

Rumors have circulated that Meghan Markle is keen on securing the role for Bond 26 when she is ready to return to acting.

Sources claim that Meghan believes she would be a perfect fit as a black woman for the position.

However, a source close to Christopher Nolan has dismissed Meghan’s chances, stating that she does not perfectly embody the characteristics of a Bond girl due to her age and acting skills.

It is worth noting that the previous Bond film was released in 2015, followed by No Time To Die in 2021.

The latter film, developed in 2016, continued the story arc from the 2015 film, making it unlikely that Meghan was considered for a lead role at that time.

Furthermore, neither of the female roles in No Time To Die seemed tailored to Meghan’s specific attributes.

Bond girls are typically known for their looks and persona, qualities that Meghan is believed to lack.

Her perceived seriousness and lack of humor may not align with the character’s traditional portrayal.

It seems that she would need to possess a certain allure to truly fit the mold of a Bond girl.

In conclusion, Meghan Markle’s aspirations of becoming a Bond girl in James Bond 26 have been met with skepticism.