With Daniel Craig now seemingly all but confirmed as exiting the James Bond franchise, speculation is running wild as to his successor in the role of 007.
It’s recently been reported that Tom Hiddleston is in “advanced talks” with Eon Productions about portraying the super spy in Bond 25 (which could potentially reunite him with The Night Manager director Susanne Bier), while there’s also been word that Fantastic Four star Jamie Bell has had discussions with producer Barbara Broccoli.
The bookmakers had recently closed the betting on Hiddleston nabbing the role, however Ladbrokes has now installed a new odds-on favourite in Aidan Turner (Poldark, The Hobbit), with a Ladbrokes spokesperson stating that: “Money talks, and it’s the Poldark man that punters want as their next Bond. Turner’s been shaking and stirring the betting for the last week and it’s not a huge surprise to see he’s been backed into odds-on.”
Skyfall and Spectre helmer Sam Mendes – who has confirmed he won’t be back for Bond 25 – recently spoke about the next lead, stating that: “I can guarantee whatever happens with it, it will not be what you expect. That’s what [Barbara Broccoli] has been brilliant at, and that’s how it’ll survive.”
Hopefully we’ll get word on the next Bond soon, so we can put all this rumour and speculation behind us…
Who would you like to see replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond? Let us know your pick in the comments below…
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Originally published June 5, 2016. Updated April 15, 2018.
