Auditions for the next James Bond actor are officially underway, with a star set to replace Daniel Craig, who has portrayed the iconic 007 for 15 years. Currently, all bets are on Callum Turner, best known for his roles in Masters of the Air and Fantastic Beasts. Bookmaker Coral has placed Turner as odds-on at 4/6, implying the 36-year-old British actor has a 60 percent chance of landing the role. Meanwhile, Hijack actor Idris Elba has seen increased support, moving from 16-1 to 12-1.
Betting Favorites
"Callum Turner is a firm favourite in our betting to be named as the next James Bond. His odds indicate he has a 60% chance of replacing Daniel Craig," stated Coral's John Hill. Other high-ranking actors include Euphoria's Jacob Elordi, an Australian actor who recently played Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights alongside Margot Robbie. His odds stand at 3/1, sparking reactions on Reddit, with one fan writing: "I'm also sceptical that he would even want it or go for it at the moment, when his career is already shooting up."
Other Contenders
Additional stars in the betting include 28 Years Later's Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Harris Dickinson. One online comment noted: "Strange that people in the comments say they don’t know him. Harris Dickinson is easily one of the best actors of his generation already."
So who do you think should be the next James Bond? Vote in our poll below and have your say on the future of the legendary spy franchise.
