James Bond fans have been speculating for years over who could be the next actor to take on one of the most sought-after jobs in the industry. And even though we’re likely still at least a year (likely two) away from producers making a decision, that hasn’t stopped punters placing their bets on who’s going to get the gig. With so many names floating about, exactly who is in the lead?
Well, here are all the biggest frontrunners as things stand - using odds correlated by OddsChecker.
1. Tom HiddlestonHe was the hot favourite around the time of The Night Manager’s release, then his very public relationship with Taylor Swift was alleged to have turned bosses off the prospect of him becoming 007.
Still, over time Tom Hiddleston - best-known to the masses for playing Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - has returned to the front of the pack.
He is the very narrow favourite as things stand - with his narrowest odds being 11/10 from Betfair.
Daniel Craig is to step down as James Bond, it is believed - but who'll replace him? (Image: EON • GETTY)
Tom Hiddleston remains the bookies' pick (Image: GETTY)
Since Bodyguard, Richard Madden has dominated headlines (Image: GETTY)
Madden has dominated the discussion around the next Bond lately - ever since BBC One drama Bodyguard became a national phenomenon.
In fact, producers of the show were even quoted in a recent newspaper report as saying that a second season of the show depends on whether or not the Bond rumours actually come to fruition.
Madden is currently breathing down Hiddleston’s neck in the betting: he’s on 11/4 with Paddy Power.
3. James NortonThe Grantchester and Happy Valley star has been hovering around the top of the betting market for well over a year now.
And at age 33, he could be just the man Barbara Broccoli and co are looking for.
He’s extremely close to the very top of the list in terms of his dos: which are as thin as 2/1 with Betfair.
4. Idris ElbaElba has said multiple times that he won’t be Bond, but such is
