The next 007? Shock New Bookies’ favorite to replace Daniel Craig while James Bond appears

It is one of the biggest roles that an actor could create and perhaps the most highly anticipated agreement in the entire film industry.

Speculation has therefore been full of who could be the next actor who could be the iconic tuxedo of James Bond after Daniel Craig has specified the role with the latest 007 film No time to die.

A large number of names have been recommended for the part since the announcement of Craig, of well -known names such as Luther Star Idris Elba For less well -known actors such as Scotsman Stuart Martin.

But there is a new leader in line to become the next band, because the blockbuster film is getting closer and closer.

That favorite is none other than the Divergent Series -star Theo James40, according to both Ladbrokes And coral.

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The British actor has previously made an impression while playing White lotus and and Guy RitchieIs the gentlemen.

Theo had been one of the front runners for the role a few years ago, but was bumped into the ODDS lists after an interview The guardian in 2024.

He said to the publication: ‘Everyone is interested in playing Bond because it is a large part of the British cultural identity, but I would probably not be.

“I think there are better people for that job. And to be honest, it would be anreifiyng … You open the Pandora box. ‘

Speculation that the 40-year-old links to the famous tuxedo seems to have been reigned in recent weeks after a number of other actors had Stints as favorites, including Henry Cavill and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Ladbrokes currently has Theo de Race with a chance of 6/4, making it above Cavill (3/1), Taylor-Johnson (7/2) and Jack Lowden (8/1) in the running.

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

The chance that Theo was placed as the favorite comes only a week after Superman actor Henry, 42, had risen to the top of the bookmakers lists.

The representative of Ladbrokes, Cal Gildart, said: “The return of Henry Cavill to the head of the Bond bet did not last long, with Theo James as short as someone has been to pick up the world’s most famous permit to kill.”

It seems that fans are trust in the same way that Theo could be the perfect man for the role with more than 70% of all bets on the next 007 this month placed on him, according to Coral.

Harris Dickinson, Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor and Stuart Martin are also on their list of potential candidates.

Babygirl star Harris was the third favorite of the Bookmakers to play the iconic character and last week the 28-year-old rumors spoke about him.

He was asked on Thursday during a BFI event in Cannes, of which he thought it would be the best band with the questioner who said he was their ‘second choice’.

“Jonothan Bailey is your first choice,” so let’s go, “the actor replied. “That sounds like a good idea.”

Bridgerton star Jonothan, 36, is a name that has been recommended for the part on points, although he is currently not a leader.

Earlier this year it was announced that Amazon Prime had taken over ‘Creative Control’ from the James Bond franchise, causing fans to fear that the beloved films could be ruined by endless spin-offs such as Star Wars.

The deal comes after Amazon had bought MGM Studios in 2022 as part of his media Push. The acquisition gave Amazon distribution rights to the 007 franchise but no creative control.

The company would quickly follow the new film after having spent a reported $ 1 billion to get the check from Barbara Broccoli.

Producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal have been adopted and they are supposed to be close to a deal with director Alfonso Cuaron. Then they will release the next band.

As the Daily Mail reported, the plan for a ‘straight’ reboot after Daniel Craig’s 007 died in no time to die.

It is said that there is no explanation of how the special agent is still alive, no multiverse of bonds and no attempt to go back to the sixties for a vintage binding.

Barbara Broccoli’s choice for bond was thought as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was once a favorite for the role, but Heyman and Pascal will probably want to choose their own 007.

Amazon bosses are currently said that they are considering locations to set up the long-awaited new film, of which the experts predicted will probably be released at the end of next year or in 2027.

Due to a film ban imposed in Central London next year, new locations are reportedly considered – with Liverpool as the leader, according to Sun.

An insider told the publication: ‘This will undoubtedly be Irk Bond -Purists who are already afraid that Amazon will take over the 007 franchise, can lead them to make major changes.

‘But Liverpool is a well -known alternative to London for filmmakers.

“It has appeared in everything, from the Batman to Captain America and Harry Potter films, double as international cities.”

The source added that it does not necessarily mean that the story will be in Liverpool – although eagle -eyed Merseysiders will undoubtedly see their city center in the background.

MailOnline contacted Amazon for comments about the possibility that Liverpool is the setting for the next bond.