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Hannah Waddingham Declines James Bond Role
5 Jul
Summary
- Hannah Waddingham prefers playing strong, authentic female characters.
- She stated a woman does not need to play James Bond.
- Waddingham stars in the new action-comedy series 'Ride or Die'.

Actress Hannah Waddingham, celebrated for her role in 'Ted Lasso,' has weighed in on the potential for a female James Bond. While attending a screening for her new Prime Video series, 'Ride or Die,' Waddingham expressed her preference for characters whose inner truths and vulnerabilities are explored.
She explicitly stated, "No! God no! No, this is my version of 007, a woman doesn't need to play James Bond, we've got other things to do." Waddingham will be seen in 'Ride or Die' as Judith Burton, an assassin entangled in chaos. The series, co-starring Octavia Spencer, premieres on July 15.