Next James Bond Odds: Who Should Replace Daniel Craig As 007 In The 26th Film?
Aaron Taylor-Johnson may still be the hot favourite with betting sites to be the next James Bond, but a recent report suggested a "fresh face" could be cast in the role of the iconic spy.
Denis Villeneuve, appointed by Amazon MGM Studios to direct the 26th Bond film, will start the search next year for Daniel Craig's replacement once he has completed filming Dune: Part Three.
According to Baz Bamigboye, former entertainment columnist at the Daily Mail, those in the know say the next 007 will be male, British and possibly an unknown.
Excitement is reaching fever-pitch levels about who will don the famous tuxedo next, so Gambling.com has been exploring the main contenders to play the leading man during Amazon's new era.
Taylor-Johnson Leads The Pack
Thirty-four-year-old Taylor-Johnson is an acclaimed English actor and the market leader to be the next James Bond.
He rose to fame as John Lennon in Nowhere Boy in 2009, followed by his lead role in Kick-Ass, showcasing a blend of charisma and grit.
Known for action roles like Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron, he won a Golden Globe for his chilling performance in Nocturnal Animals in 2016.
Next Actor To Play James Bond Odds
Actor | Odds | Bookmaker |
Aaron Taylor-Johnson | 4/5 | |
Henry Cavill | 4/1 | |
Callum Turner | 4/1 | |
Theo James | 10/1 | |
Harris Dickinson | 16/1 | |
Tom Holland | 16/1 | |
Jack Lowden | 20/1 | |
James Norton | 20/1 | |
Sam C Wilson | 25/1 | |
Aaron Pierre | 33/1 | |
Timothee Chalamet | 33/1 | |
Leo Woodall | 33/1 | |
Patrick Gibson | 33/1 |
In June, Taylor-Johnson intensified speculation that he could be the next Bond after delivering a cryptic response when questioned about his upcoming projects at the 28 Years Later premiere in London.
When asked by US publication Deadline what he'd be doing "next" in his career, the star told the reporter: "I can't talk about it," sending 007 fans into overdrive on social media.
Since Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival film-maker Villeneuve was named as the next director, Taylor-Johnson's odds have been cut to 4/5 with Ladbrokes.
Superman Cavill Still In The Picture
Known for his roles as Superman and Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, Henry Cavill's blend of charm and acting prowess aligns well with the Bond character.
His portrayal of a British special-ops veteran in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare further showcased his suitability for espionage roles.
Cavill's previous experience in spy films, notably his role as Napoleon Solo in The Man from UNCLE, demonstrated his ability to balance wit and intensity - qualities essential for the role of Bond.
His odds have oscillated over the last few months, but Cavill remains second favourite to play Bond at 4/1, down from 8/1 in June.
Turner Prize On Cards?
Fantastic Beasts actor Callum Turner is the biggest mover and shaker in the next James Bond odds.
At the start of the summer, Turner was 16/1 to play the super spy, but his odds have been slashed to 4/1.
The 35-year-old Londoner, who is in engaged to pop star Dua Lipa, is busier than ever, recently appearing alongside Austin Butler in the American war drama mini-series Masters of the Air.
Good-looking, suave and composed, Turner fits the bill to play 007, but can he persuade the franchise's new owners?
Theo James Losing Ground
Currently starring as Eddie Halstead in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix crime drama The Gentlemen, 40-year-old Theo James also appeared in the 2016 sci-fi film Divergent and the horror movie The Monkey.
In a 2023 interview on SiriusXM’s Jess Cagle Show, James expressed admiration for James Bond, but felt he wasn’t right for the role.
He said: “I’m a big fan... but they need to do something else...a reinvention...and that wouldn’t be me.”
Whether Amazon takes a new approach remains to be seen, but if it sticks to the traditional Bond formula, the handsome White Lotus actor remains a strong contender, although his odds have lengthened from 7/2 to 10/1 on entertainment betting websites to be the next James Bond.
Holland And Dickinson Head Outsiders
Spider-Man star Tom Holland has been cut from 25/1 to 16/1 to play the suave spy, the same price as Babygirl actor Harris Dickinson.
Holland is a household name though, so would not fit the criteria of a fresh face, but Dickinson certainly fits the bill.
Elsewhere, James Norton and James Lowden are both 20/1 to land the Bond gig.
Norton, who shone as Tommy Lee Royce in police drama Happy Valley, had been one of the favourites at one stage, but his number seems to be up, while the odds on Slow Horses actor Lowden playing 007 have doubled on betting apps.
Sam C Wilson, known for playing brutal assassin Blood in House of the Dragon, is available at 25/1.
Aaron Pierre, the lead in American action thriller Rebel Ridge, and twice Oscar-nominated Dune actor Timothee Chalamet can be backed at 33/1.
One Day star Leo Woodall and Irishman Patrick Gibson, who plays a serial killer in Dexter: Original Sin, are also 33/1.
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