Next James Bond – Days are numbered for Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s 007 lead

007 followers are patiently awaiting news on the subsequent James Bond casting. While the official announcement will possible come within the subsequent yr or two, the ever-changing Bond odds are the perfect guess followers of the franchise must know who’s within the operating.

Daniel Craig‘s successor will possible be a younger British male – however that leaves numerous main Hollywood stars primed and able to take over as the brand new and improved Bond, James Bond.

With that mentioned, the present frontrunner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, could also be about to lose his edge within the operating.

Taylor-Johnson has been on the forefront of the betting for weeks after rumours hit that he had already executed some screen-testing for the subsequent James Bond film behind closed doorways.

He continues to be very a lot within the lead, with Ladbrokes giving him an immense 15/8, however he has a few heavy hitters scorching on his heels.

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Just behind him is the Happy Valley star James Norton, who has been quietly operating up the Bond odds rating for months.

He now has a staggering 5/2, inserting him second place in Ladbrokes’ record of Bond hopefuls.

The British actor himself believes these rumours of him taking on from Craig are nothing greater than a hearsay, nevertheless. He advised ITV‘s This Morning the 007 consideration is “bizarre and a massive compliment, but it’s pure speculation”.

Just behind him within the operating is Henry Cavill, one of the crucial in style British stars working right this moment.

Cavill has a incredible pedigree, as properly. He has already wowed audiences as Superman and Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher.

As a outcome, he has a powerful 3/1 on turning into the subsequent model of the hero. However, he could have already missed his probability.

Cavill beforehand went up towards Craig within the casting name for Casino Royale. Unfortunately, he was unsuccessful and deemed “too chubby” for the position.

But, this time round, now he is somewhat older, he stands out as the good actor for the position.