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Metro 1.3M Followers British actor ‘red hot’ favourite to play James Bond Story by Danni Scott • 5h • 3 min read There’s one actor who is top of the bookies’ wishlist (Picture: Getty) There’s one actor who is top of the bookies’ wishlist (Picture: Getty) The next 007 could be right around the corner, and bookies have a new ‘red hot’ favourite they think is more likely to step into those shoes. Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, James Norton, and Line of Duty’s Martin Compston are still in the mix but one actor has pulled ahead. Itineraries You'll Love - 2025 - 2027 Cruises - Free Crew Appreciation Ad Itineraries You'll Love - 2025 - 2027 Cruises - Free Crew Appreciation hollandamerica.com call to action icon more Callum Turner, who is engaged to Dua Lipa, is the new favourite to take over the coveted role, which has been vacant since Daniel Craig’s exit in 2021. The Eternity star, 35, has been mentioned as a contender for a while but his recent role as Elizabeth Olsen’s romantic interest has reignited rumours. After a surge of betting over the last 24 hours, Coral bookmakers have slashed the British actor’s odds to 7-4 (from 5-2) for the role. ‘We’ve been knocked over with support for Callum Turner in our next James Bond betting over the last 24 hours. The British actor is now the red-hot favourite for the role,’ said Coral’s John Hill. Callum Turner is the favourite for 007 (Picture: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images) Callum Turner is the favourite for 007 (Picture: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images) The future of Bond has been a little up in the air after Amazon MGM Studios took over the franchise with Barbara Broccoli stepping away. A new instalment is confirmed to be in the works with Dune director Denis Villeneuve and Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight attached. Coral’s current odds have Kickass icon Aaron and White Lotus star Theo are second in line at 3-1, with Henry Caviil at 6-1. Other favourites are 10-1 on Anthony Boyle, 12-1 for Harris Dickinson, 16-1 for Jack Lowden, and 16-1 on James Norton. Regé-Jean Page recently reemerged after months of flying under the radar, but kept his cards very close to his chest. Daniel Craig stepped down from the role in 2021 (Picture: Tolga Akmen / AFP) Daniel Craig stepped down from the role in 2021 (Picture: Tolga Akmen / AFP) Regé-Jean Page put his name back in the hat (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Regé-Jean Page put his name back in the hat (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) ‘Its not something I’ve thought about very much,’ he told Entertainment Tonight of the rumours. He explained: ‘I’m a bit of a racehorse; I focus intensely on what’s in front of me and then go back to the stables and go back to sleep.’ It’s not just new actors being asked about the beloved franchise, even stars that have already had their martinis shaken not stirred are batting away rumours. In an interview for the GQ Men of the Year, former 007 Pierce Brosnan put to rest any rumours that he could return… as Bond that is. ‘Of course, people ask about Bond – “would you?” and whatever – but that’s another man’s job,’ he said. Former Bond Pierce Brosnan denied returning as 007 (Picture: Keith Hamshere/Getty Images) Former Bond Pierce Brosnan denied returning as 007 (Picture: Keith Hamshere/Getty Images) ‘But the possibilities of working within that film, entertaining… So it’s going to be exciting to see what happens.’ Deadline confirmed that Villeneuve is looking for three things in the next 007: a man, a Brit, and an unknown, effectively ruining the bookies’ odds of the who’s who of major names in Hollywood. Transform Your Home With The Serenity of The Forest Ad Transform Your Home With The Serenity of The Forest Torocky call to action icon more While the exact plan is unknown, it’s likely anyone who signs up will be locked in for a fair few years — but maybe not as long as Daniel’s almost 20-year tenure. Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source Sponsored Metro Visit Metro What game deals have you picked up on Black Friday? The best Black Friday deals for PS5, Xbox, and Switch Madueke sends message to Chelsea fans before return Sponsored