Subsequent James Bond odds slashed on star gaining on Aaron Taylor-Johnson and extra

Who would be the subsequent James Bond? This is a query followers have been asking since earlier than Daniel Craig introduced he’d be again in No Time To Die.

It’s now been virtually two years since that film launched and we’re nonetheless awaiting an official announcement.

In the meantime, the bookies’ odds race continues to maneuver round with the most recent news regarding a former runner-up for 007.

Henry Cavill, who got here second to Daniel Craig for Casino Royale through the 2005 auditions, has had his odds slashed.

As it stands he’s now gaining on different favourites like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who’s rumoured to have had a secret audition to be the following Bond.

William Kedjanyi, spokesperson for Star Sports, stated: “Following some notable money for Henry Cavill to become the next James Bond actor, we’ve narrowed our price for the Superman star to assume the vacancy left by Daniel Craig.

“The 40-year-old had previously seen his price drift throughout the calendar year but has come back into 4/1 from 5/1 since the start of last week, suggesting there may yet be another twist in the search for our next 007.

“That price still only makes Cavill the fourth favourite to be awarded the role despite support from our punters, with James Norton remaining the 5/2 frontrunner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Damson Idris (both 3/1) likewise in contention.”