Sydney Sweeney cast as lead in 'That Man from Rio' remake, a James bond spoof

Sydney Sweeney is set to star in an upcoming adventure comedy!

The 28-year-old actress has reportedly signed on to star in and executive produce a modern remake of the 1964 movie That Man from Rio, according to The Wrap.

This will also reunite Sydney with producer Kevin Walsh and Apple Originals, after previously working together on Echo Valley.

Fast & Furious‘ Justin Lin has been tapped to direct the upcoming movie, which is currently in development at Apple, with a script by It writer Chase Palmer.

That Man from Rio was a spoof of the James Bond franchise, following “an airman and his fiancée who get roped into a quest to steal an Amazonian statue.”

This casting news comes amid rumors of Sydney possibly being a Bond Girl in the upcoming re-launch of the James Bond franchise, after Amazon MGM Studios took over the franchise.

Just recently, she reacted to the rumors. See what she said!

Source - Just Jared