It has been over three years since the release of Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond in ‘No Time To Die’ - with the actor confirming that he was hanging up his tux.
Since then there has been no letup in the speculation over who will succeed him in one of the world’s biggest film franchaises, following in the footsteps of Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan - as well as Craig himself.
In early 2024 it seemed to all be over, with Kickass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson hving reportedly accepted the role of a lifetime.
But since then all has gone quiet and it seems like the job is stiill up for grabs, with a new name leading the bookies odds for the first time in nearly a year.
13. Rege-Jean Page - 10/1
For a few weeks last year Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page was favourite to be the next actor to don the 007 tux. He's now drifted out to 10/1. | Getty Images
14. Tom Hardy - 10/1
Venom star Tom Hardy has long been rumoured as a potential 007, but according to the experts his chances are flagging - with odds of 10/1. | AFP via Getty Images
15. Lucien Laviscount - 10/1
Also priced at 10/1 is suave Emily in Paris star Lucien Leon Laviscount. HJe had is acting break in Grange Hill, going on to win parts in Coronation Street and Waterloo Road before Hollywood beckoned. | Getty Images