As we reach the end of October 2026, it’s now more than seven years (and counting) since Daniel Craig hung up his tuxedo and handed back his gun following the hugely-successful last instalment of the James Bond franchaise.
We’ve know for certain that there WILL be sequel to No Time To Die which will be directed by Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay writter by Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight.
And it seems that we’re nearing an announcement on who will play the iconic part, with Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O'Connor all reportedly invited to take part in final screentests.
But one of the most important roles to fill will be the so-called ‘Bond Girl’ (or girls) - a part that has evolved from being a fairly basic love interest to a fully-fledged foil for the world’s most famous spy.
Here are the 8 actresses that are currently reportedly being considered for the film - starting with the most likely - according to the experts at Oddschecker.
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5. Daisy Edgar-Jones - 15/2
Daisy Edgar-Jones found global fame starring alongside Paul Mescal in 'Normal People' in 2020, for which she was nominated for the first of two Golden Globes. She's gone onto big screeen stardom in 'Where the Crawdads Sing', 'Twisters' and 'Sense and Sensibility'. She's 15/2 to make James Bond the next entry in her filmography. | Getty Images
6. Lily James - 8/1
Lily James is 8/1 to add James Bond to a varied CV that includes playing the title role in 'Cinderella' and appearing in 'Baby Driver', 'Darkest Hour', 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' and 'The Iron Claw'. Her performance as Pamela Anderson in biography 'Pam & Tommy' earned her Golden Globe and Emmy award nominations. | Getty Images
7. Ana De Armas - 9/1
Spanish-Cuban actress Ana De Armas rose to fame thanks to roles in 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'Knives Out' before being Oscar-nominated for playing Marilyn Monroe in 'Blonde'. She's already a Bond Girl thanks to being cast in 'No Time To Die' and is priced at 9/1 to return to the series. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Jodie Comer - 10/1
Equally at home on television, on the big screen and onstage, Jodie Comer became a global star after starring in TV series 'Killing Eve' and has won two BAFTAs, an Emmy, a Tony, a Laurence Olivier Award, and two Golden Globe nominations. Her films include 'Free Guy', 'The Bikeriders' and '28 Years Later'. She's 10/1 to join the Bond series. | Getty Images