Tom Hardy Emerges As A New Betting Favorite To Be The Next James Bond

July 2024 ยท 2 minute read

Unless things change, all signs point towards No Time to Die - slated for a November release- marking Daniel Craig's final performance as James Bond.

The 52-year-old Craig has already stated that he's done playing 007. Of course, many thought that he would relinquish the role after Spectre (2015), which didn't end up being the case.

For what it's worth, a source previously told The Sun that they don't think Craig is truly finished as Bond, believing he could suit up for a sixth film. It could certainly be a while until we get a final answer.

There are plenty of household names who've been linked to taking over as the next 007. Happy Valley and War & Peace star James Norton has been frequently listed as a betting favorite. Of course, Norton was quick to shut down the speculation that he'll be the next Bond. Sam Heughan and Richard Madden are also among the other big-named stars who've been top betting favorites to replace Craig.

Now, The Dark Knight Rises and The Revenant star Tom Hardy is making a surge in the betting odds. According to Ladbrokes (h/t the Daily Express), Hardy now carries 6/1 odds of becoming the next 007 (his odds were previously set at 8/1).

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Hardy shares the odds with Aidan Turner, but Norton remains the primary betting favorite at 2/1, followed by Heughan at 3/1.

If Craig is truly stepping down as 007, the Bond series producers will have no shortage of compelling names to choose from. There were rumors that a female would be cast as the next Bond, but producer Barbara Broccoli has confirmed that a male will continue to play the role.

Craig is the longest-tenured Bond actor ever, assuming the role on Oct. 14, 2005. His first Bond film, Casino Royale, was released in 2006. That was followed by Quanton of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012) and the aforementioned Spectre (2015).

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