Oh, dear, the martini’s been shaken and stirred, and it’s all thanks to Bella Ramsey, who’s tossed a cheeky grenade into the James Bond casting cauldron. The Last of Us star, who’s apparently gunning for the codename “Jamie Bond,” has declared that 007 should be open to any Brit—male, female, or nonbinary—and they’re hoping Amazon’s new Bond bosses will pull a surprise out of their tuxedo. With a wink and a nod, Ramsey even threw their own hat into the ring, quipping, “I’m already British!” Cue the collective gasp from Bond purists clutching their Aston Martin keychains, while the internet lights up with #007 memes. Buckle up, folks—this is going to be a wild ride.

Ramsey’s comments, dropped during a casual chat at a London event, have set tongues wagging faster than Q inventing a laser-shooting cufflink. The 21-year-old, known for playing the gritty Ellie in HBO’s post-apocalyptic hit, didn’t hold back. “Bond’s been a bloke forever, but why not mix it up?” they teased. “A female Bond, a nonbinary Bond—any Brit with swagger could do it. I’d love to see the producers go bold.” And bold they might, considering Amazon’s taken the reins from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who’ve been steering the franchise since the days of Sean Connery’s sideburns. With Amazon MGM Studios now calling the shots, the rumor mill’s churning out more names than a MI6 dossier.

Of course, Ramsey’s not the first to suggest 007 could break the mold. Pierce Brosnan recently backed Cillian Murphy as a “wonderful” Bond, while Idris Elba’s name has been floated for years—though he’s since bowed out, citing the role’s decade-long commitment. Aaron Pierre, the Rebel Ridge star, is the latest hot tip, with insider DanielRPK claiming he’s in contention. But Ramsey’s pitch for a gender-fluid Bond has added a fresh twist, and their playful self-nomination has fans both cheering and jeering. “Bella as Bond? I’d watch that chaos,” one X user posted, while another groaned, “007’s a man, end of story. Stop this nonsense.” Clearly, the fandom’s as divided as a badly cut martini olive.

Ramsey, who identifies as nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, leaned into the joke with their “I’m already British” line, delivered with the kind of deadpan charm that’d make M raise an eyebrow. They even doubled down, saying, “I’m a massive Bond fan. Grew up watching GoldenEye with my dad. I’d probably trip over the gadgets, but I could nail the one-liners.” It’s hard not to love the audacity—Ramsey’s basically auditioning via headlines, and the internet’s eating it up. Their role as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones proved they can steal scenes with a glare, but could they swap a sword for a Walther PPK? The X crowd’s buzzing, with #JamieBond trending alongside fan art of Ramsey in a tailored suit, martini in hand.

Amazon’s takeover of the Bond franchise has already sparked debate about where 007’s headed. An internal memo, leaked via Deadline, insisted Bond won’t change gender or nationality, keeping him a British male. But Ramsey’s comments challenge that, and with Amazon’s push for a “fresh, forward-thinking” approach, who’s to say they won’t gamble on a curveball? The studio’s already greenlit a Bond-inspired game, 007: First Light, with Irish actor Patrick Gibson rumored to voice a young Bond. Could Ramsey’s cheeky campaign nudge them toward a more inclusive casting? Or is this just a publicity stunt to keep us all guessing?

For now, Ramsey’s reveling in the chaos they’ve unleashed. “I just want a Bond who’s cool, whoever they are,” they said, shrugging off the backlash. “And if it’s me, I’ll need driving lessons for that Aston Martin.” The producers haven’t commented, but you can bet they’re watching the X frenzy with interest. With names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, and now Ramsey swirling in the mix, the next Bond announcement’s shaping up to be a blockbuster moment. Will it be Jamie Bond, strutting into MI6 with a smirk and a quip? Or will the purists win, keeping 007 in his traditional tux? One thing’s for sure: Ramsey’s stirred up a hornet’s nest, and we’re all here for the buzz. So, what’ll it be—shaken, stirred, or served with a side of surprise?