It has been over well three years since Daniel Craig’s hung up his tux after starring in his final James Bond film, ‘No Time To Die’.
Since then there has been feverish speculation over who will succeed him in one of the world’s biggest film franchaises.
A succession of big names have seemed to be in poll position to follow in the footsteps of Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan.
In 2024 it was reported that Kickass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson had accepted the job, but it now seems that this was far from accurate.
And there is now further doubt about the recuitment process after Barbara Broccoli and her half brother Michael G. Wilson, who have effectively previously handpicked the actors to play the character since the 1990s, signed over ‘full creative control’ to Amazon MGM Studios.
Here are the latest 15 actors currently tipped to pull on 007’s tuxedo.
9. Callum Turner - 12/1
Callum Turner is also a 12/1 shot to follow up his supporting part in the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchaise with a lead role in one of the world's most famous film series. He recently played John 'Bucky' Egan in the miniseries 'Masters of the Air'. | Getty Images
10. Josh O'Connor - 14/1
Josh O'Connor, who played a young King Charles in 'The Crown', momentarily became the favourite to play Bond a couple of months ago, with his odds reaching as low as 8/11. He's fallen back again and is now priced at 14/1. | Getty Images
11. Lucien Laviscount - 16/1
Priced at 16/1 is suave 'Emily in Paris' star Lucien Laviscount. He had is acting break in 'Grange Hill', going on to win parts in 'Coronation Street' and 'Waterloo Road' before Hollywood beckoned. | Getty Images
12. Rege-Jean Page - 16/1
Recently in cinemas in spy drama 'Black Bag', Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page is another actor who was once the favourite to be the next actor to don the 007 tux - admittedly back in 2014. He's now drifted out to 16/1. | Getty Images for Academy Museum