The lesser-known actress is reportedly in talks with film executives who believe she could bring a “comedic and quirky edge” to the role.
Despite winning the 2018 BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance in the BBC Three Series This countrythe 36-year-old has yet to become a household name.
The role of M was previously played by Hollywood heavyweights Dame Judi, 88, and Ralph Fiennes, 60.
Just being considered for the coveted role is a huge coup for the actress, who is friends with No Time to Die co-writer Phoebe Waller Bridge.
A source told The Sun: “Daisy is a close friend of Phoebe, whose involvement with Bond was such a success it sparked some unlikely conversation.
“Suddenly, the production team got excited about the prospect of really taking M in a different direction.
“With Daniel [Craig] As we left it seemed time to look at changes across the board and the dynamic between Bond and ‘M’ is at the heart of the films.
“So this opens the door to making it a bit lighter and more comedic in the future – and of course will also affect the direction the new 007 goes.”
The publication added that the return to a female M indicated that the next Bond will likely remain male following speculation that the spy would be played by a woman in the next film.