Saoirse Ronan wants to join the ‘007’ saga, but not as a Bond girl: “I want to be the new villain, I’m very serious.”

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has publicly expressed her desire to join the James Bond film franchise. Rather than seeking a traditional role as a 'Bond girl,' Ronan has formally stated her interest in portraying the series' next primary antagonist, emphasizing that she is serious about the prospect.

This declaration highlights a potential shift in how female roles are cast within the long-running spy saga. By explicitly rejecting the conventional archetype associated with the franchise's female characters, Ronan’s stated ambition reflects a broader industry trend toward diversifying character archetypes in major film series.