**Sydney Sweeney ‘Blacklisted’ from James Bond Role Amid Controversy and Political Divide**
*Published Oct. 29, 2025, 1:38 p.m. ET*
Sydney Sweeney may dream of donning the tuxedo and Walther PPK as the first female James Bond, but industry insiders tell RadarOnline.com that the *Euphoria* star will never be cast in the iconic role. Sources reveal she has been quietly blacklisted by much of Hollywood following backlash over her American Eagle campaign and her open identification as a Republican.
The 28-year-old actress, best known for her role as wildchild schoolgirl Cassie in HBO’s *Euphoria* and starring in the 2023 romantic comedy *Anyone But You*, has joked that she would “have more fun as James Bond” than as a traditional Bond Girl.
### Blacklisted After Backlash
Her remarks come amid growing speculation about the next era of the 007 franchise, with *Peaky Blinders* creator Steven Knight writing the script and acclaimed *Dune* filmmaker Denis Villeneuve tipped to direct.
However, industry sources reveal that despite her enthusiasm, Sweeney is “not on any serious casting list” for the upcoming film.
“She’s effectively been sidelined,” said a senior casting executive closely connected to Amazon MGM Studios, which took creative control of the Bond franchise earlier this year. “The Bond producers are meticulous about image and global appeal. After the American Eagle scandal, she’s seen as too controversial — not bankable enough for such a politically sensitive franchise.”
### The Controversy That Sparked It All
The controversy dates back to August 2022, when photos from Sweeney’s family birthday party in rural Idaho went viral. Guests were spotted wearing red “Blue Lives Matter” apparel, and one relative wore a shirt featuring the “Thin Blue Line” symbol — a police-support slogan criticized for its associations with far-right groups.
The images triggered intense online backlash, with many accusing the actress of endorsing racist imagery. Sweeney, then 25, issued a heartfelt statement on social media expressing she was “heartbroken that innocent family moments are being twisted,” but the damage to her reputation was already done.
### Politics and Hollywood Don’t Mix
“Hollywood has a long memory,” said a PR strategist who has represented several A-list clients. “After that incident, major studios quietly stepped back from her. She’s been blacklisted by top producers who want to avoid online controversy.”
Sweeney’s openly stated political leanings further deepened the divide. In 2023, she confirmed in an interview with *Esquire* that she is a registered Republican, citing her “family roots in conservative America” and saying she “didn’t hide from them.”
According to insiders, that admission rendered her “persona non grata” within many progressive circles in Hollywood.
“There’s an unspoken rule — you can’t be conservative and still expect full support in the industry,” said a veteran talent agent. “That’s just the reality.”
### A Star Still in Demand
Despite the controversies, Sydney Sweeney remains one of the most in-demand young actresses in television, with upcoming projects including *Immaculate* and *Echo Valley*.
In a recent magazine interview, she spoke candidly about the pressures she has faced as a young actress navigating the industry.
“I have very strong eyebrow muscles, and I had someone tell me to fix my face or else I’m not going to make it. I should get Botox. I was 16,” she shared. “Being an actress, it’s a lot harder to stand in the room and demand your worth and for people to look at you and value you.”
### The Bond Dream That Won’t Happen
Her recent quip about playing Bond — “Depends on the script. I think I’d have more fun as James Bond” — has reignited debate over whether the iconic spy could ever be portrayed by a woman.
“She’s talented and driven, no question,” said one studio insider. “But after everything that’s happened, she’s unlikely to get near a franchise as politically polished as 007. Hollywood doesn’t forget — and neither do the fans.”
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