Next James Bond odds slashed on new favorite in race to switch Daniel Craig | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Could 2025 lastly be the yr that the subsequent James Bond is introduced?

Whatever the case, the bookies race has seen Aaron Taylor-Johnson, their longtime favorite for the position, face new challengers.

Aside from Josh O’Connor’s capturing up the chances, The Gentlemen’s Theo James has leapfrogged over the Kraven the Hunter star into first place.

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes mentioned: “There’s a new Bond frontrunner, and his name just happens to be James.

“Like preparing a good vodka martini, Theo James has shaken up the conversation with his move to the top of the betting to replace Daniel Craig.”

Theo was all the way in which again on 25-1 as lately as mid-November and is now 2-1 to take up the Licence to Kill subsequent.

Although, given he’s 40, he could also be too previous for the position provided that Bond producers have mentioned they’re most likely on the lookout for an actor in his thirties.

Also within the bookies’ race is Taylor-Johnson on 5-2, O’Connor on 4-1, Paul Mescal on 6-1, Jack Lowden on 8-1 and Callum Tuner on 9-1.