Ever since Daniel Craig announced that ‘No Time To Die’ would be his last James Bond film, there has been feverish speculation about his successor.
The successful candidate will become the eighth actor to play Ian Fleming’s iconic character, following Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig
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There had been speculation that a woman could step into the role but the bookies’ favourites are all men, with ‘It’s a Sin’ actress Lydia West and ‘Gentleman Jack’ star Suranne Jones outsiders at odds of 33/1.
And it’s expected that 2024 will be the year when the big announcement is made.
Here are the 13 actors most hotly tipped to don the tuxedo and enjoy a vodka martini, shaken not stirred.
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9. Jack Lowden
Equally at home on the stage or on the screen, Scot Jack Lowden first found fame in 2016 BBC miniseries of War & Peace and has since starred in the likes of Dunkirk and Mary Queen of Scots. He's another Slow Horses actor with odds of 8/1 to be the first Scottish James Bond since Sean Connery. Photo: Rich Polk
10. Paapa Essiedu
Paapa Essiedu is priced at 12/1 to play the world's most famous spy. He's best known for his role in television miniseries 'I May Destroy You' for which he received Primetime Emmy and British Academy Television Award nominations. Photo: Rich Fury
11. Callum Turner
Callum Turner is a 14/1 shot to follow up his supporting part in the Fantastic Beasts franchise with a lead role in one of the world's most famous film series. Photo: Stuart C. Wilson
12. Richard Madden
Game of Thrones and Bodyguard star Richard Madden has odds of 16/1 of becoming the first Scottish Bond since Sean Connery. Photo: Gareth Cattermole