The next 007? Shock new bookies’ favourite to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond emerges

It’s one of many largest roles an actor might scoop and maybe the most-highly anticipated appointment throughout your complete movie business.

Speculation has subsequently been rife about who might be the next actor to don the enduring tux of James Bond after Daniel Craig relinquished the position with the newest 007 movie No Time To Die. 

A number of names have been touted for the half since Craig’s announcement, from family names such as Luther star Idris Elba to lesser identified actors like Scotsman Stuart Martin.

But there is a new frontrunner in line to turn into the next Bond as the blockbuster film looms ever nearer. 

That favourite is none apart from The Divergent Series star Theo James, 40, in accordance to each Ladbrokes and Coral. 

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Fans have been eagerly ready to discover out who might be the next James Bond after Daniel Craig relinquished the position with the 2021 movie No Time To Die

A number of names have been touted for the half lately, from family names such as Luther star Idris Elba to lesser identified actors like Scotsman Stuart Martin

The Gentlemen actor Theo James, 40, is the bookmakers’ new favourite for the position nevertheless [Pictured May 2024]

The British actor has beforehand impressed whereas taking part in rogue, morally ambiguous characters considerably related to Bond in each The White Lotus and and Guy Ritchie‘s the Gentlemen.

Theo had been one of many frontrunners for the position a few years in the past however was bumped down odds lists after an interview in The Guardian in 2024.

He instructed the publication: ‘Everyone’s concerned about taking part in Bond as a result of it is a large a part of British cultural id, however that most likely would not be me.

‘I do assume there are higher individuals for that job. And truthfully it might be terrifiyng… you are opening Pandora’s Box.’ 

However hypothesis linking the 40-year-old to the well-known tux appears to have reignited in current weeks after a variety of different actors had stints as favourites, together with Henry Cavill and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. 

Ladbrokes at present have Theo main the race with odds of 6/4, placing him above Cavill (3/1), Taylor-Johnson (7/2) and Jack Lowden (8/1) within the working. 

While Coral’s record of candidates is available in as Theo James at 6/4, Henry Cavill (3/1), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (7/2), James Norton (6/1) then Jack Lowden (12/1). 

Odds inserting Theo as the favourite come only a week after Superman actor Henry, 42, soared to the highest of the the bookies’ lists.

The British actor has beforehand impressed whereas taking part in rogue, morally ambiguous characters considerably related to Bond in each The White Lotus and and Guy Ritchie ‘s The Gentlemen [Pictured April 2024]

Superman star Henry Cavill, 42, had soared to the highest of the chances final week however has now been pipped by Theo [Pictured April 2024]

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 34, is third favourite and suits the invoice as a possible youthful 007

Ladbrokes consultant Cal Gildart mentioned: ‘Henry Cavill’s return to the pinnacle of the Bond betting did not final lengthy, with Theo James as brief as anybody has been to choose up the world’s most well-known license to kill’.

It appears followers are equally assured that Theo might be the proper man for the position with greater than 70% of all bets on the next 007 this month positioned on him, in accordance to Coral. 

On their record of potential candidates can be Harris Dickinson, Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor and Stuart Martin.  

Babygirl star Harris had been the bookies’ third favourite to play the enduring character – and final week the 28-year-old addressed rumours linking him to the position.

He was requested at a BFI occasion in Cannes on Thursday who he thought could be one of the best Bond with the questioner saying that he was their ‘second alternative’.

‘Jonothan Bailey is your first alternative,’ so let’s go along with that,’ the actor responded. ‘That feels like a good suggestion.’ 

Bridgerton star Jonothan, 36, is a reputation which has been touted for the half at factors although he’s not at present a frontrunner.

It was introduced earlier this 12 months that Amazon Prime had taken over ‘inventive management’ of the James Bond franchise leaving followers fearing the beloved movies might be ruined by countless spin-offs such as Star Wars. 

The deal comes after Amazon purchased MGM Studios in 2022 as part of its media push. The acquisition gave Amazon distribution rights to the 007 franchise however not inventive management. 

The firm is alleged to be fast-tracking the new film after spending a reported $1 billion to regain management from Barbara Broccoli. 

Producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal have been employed and they’re understood to be shut to a cope with director Alfonso Cuaron. Then they may go about casting the next Bond.

As The Daily Mail reported, the plan is for a ‘straight up’ reboot after Daniel Craig’s 007 died in No Time To Die. 

There is reportedly set to be no rationalization of how the particular agent continues to be alive, no multiverse of Bonds and no try to return to the Nineteen Sixties for a classic Bond. 

Harris Dickinson stays one of many favourites for the half however appeared to play down hypothesis whereas talking on the Cannes Film Festival final week [Pictured May 17]

Barbara Broccoli’s alternative for Bond was thought to be Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was as soon as favourite for the position, however Heyman and Pascal are possible to need to select their very own 007. 

Amazon bosses are at present mentioned to be contemplating places through which to set the much-anticipated new movie, which specialists predicted is probably going to be launched on the finish of next 12 months or in 2027. 

Due to a filming ban being imposed in Central London next 12 months, new places are reportedly being thought of – with Liverpool a frontrunner, in accordance to The Sun.  

An insider instructed the publication: ‘This will little question irk Bond purists who already concern Amazon taking on the 007 franchise might lead to them making large modifications.

‘But Liverpool is a widely known different to London for film-makers.

‘It has appeared in every part from The Batman to Captain America and Harry Potter films, doubling up as worldwide cities.’ 

The supply added that it would not essentially imply the story can be set in Liverpool – although eagle-eyed Merseysiders will little question spot their metropolis centre within the background.

MailOnline contacted Amazon for remark about the potential for Liverpool being the setting for the next Bond.