IT’S BEEN years since Daniel Craig announced he would no longer be playing James Bond.
It finally looks like fans might find out soon who his 007 replacement is, and the bookies have their favourites.
Fans are keen to know who will replace Daniel Craig as James Bond
Who will be the new James Bond?
Since Daniel Craig first announced that he would no longer be playing James Bond, there have been lots of rumours about who will replace him.
Bond fans were left shocked when it was announced by 007 film producer Michael G. Wilson that the new Bond would be “30-something”.
This means both hot favourites Idris Elba and Tom Hardy are OUT of the running.
Here are the latest odds as of August 2023 (suppled by Ladbrokes):
Aaron Taylor Jones 11/4
Aaron Taylor-Johnson tops the favourites to play James Bond
Aaron Taylor-Johnson topped the bookies’ list after it was revealed that the British actor already filmed a top-secret scene at Pinewood Studios, Berkshire.
The actor is not new to the cinema screen, having taken part in Bullet Train in 2022 and featured as Pietro Maximoff in the Marvel movie Avengers: Age of Ultron.
He is also very famous for starring in the Kick-Ass movie series and Tenet.
A movie insider said: “Aaron has impressed bosses so much that he has filmed one of the franchise’s famous gun barrel teaser scenes, something all the Bond actors do. That move takes him a step closer to signing a deal.
“Bosses at the brand were really impressed with his unique blend of acting intensity and his impressive back catalogue of action films.”
Henry Cavill – 3/1
Henry Cavill is tipped to scoop the James Bond crownCredit: REX Features
Henry Cavill is joint top favourite to become the next 007.
The actor shot to international stardom playing Superman – but could he be the next James Bond?
He has certainly got the looks for it, and would step into the role with ease.
Henry began his career at the age of 20, starring in the film adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and I Capture the Castle (2003).
Henry later appeared in TV shows The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Midsomer Murders and The Tudors, before heading to Hollywood.
It was there that he was cast in the coveted role of Superman in Man of Steel, the film that would kickstart the DC Cinematic Universe.
James Norton – 7/2
James Norton has been a James Bond frontrunner for a whileCredit: REX Features
With his chiseled jaw, and Englishman good looks, James Norton has been a hot contender for the next Bond for many years.
He is known for playing the lead role of Sidney Chambers in Grantchester, but he has since swapped Blighty for Hollywood.
James also wowed fans of Happy Valley when he played the evil Tommy lee Royce in all three series of the hit BBC drama.
However, he has previously told fans “not to bet on him” to play Bond, as he doubts he would get the role.
But his thoroughly British Cambridge education stands James in good stead to take on the role of smoothly-spoken Bond.
In December 2019, James gave an intriguing interview in which he spoke about downing strong martinis — 007’s signature cocktail, which has fuelled speculation he was dropping hints about the role.
Rege-Jean Page – 5/1
Rege-Jean Page is also a favourite for 007Credit: REX Features
Ever since hunky actor Rege-Jean Page set pulses racing as the Duke of Hastings in period drama Bridgerton, he has been a favourite to play the playboy spy.
The TV and film star’s hopes to bag the role of Bond soared after he starred in thriller The Gray Man, alongside Bond girl Ana de Armas, Billy Bob Thornton, and Alfre Woodard.
As he is born in 1988, he definitely fits into the millennial Bond category.
