Next James Bond odds: The current favourites

The latest 'next James Bond odds' from Ladbrokes has seen a new name in the running to replace Daniel Craig and become the next 007.

House of Guinness star Anthony Boyle has entered the race to replace Craig as James Bond, according to Ladbrokes.

The bookies sent the Belfast-born actor straight in at 10/1, putting him fifth in the market.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the odds-on frontrunner to be the next 007, though his odds have lengthened to 4/5 from 8/11 following Boyle’s emergence as a candidate. Rounding out the top five are Callum Turner, Henry Cavill (both 4/1), Theo James (8/1) and the aforementioned Anthony Boyle.

Other notable market movers are Jonathan Bailey (12/1 from 25/1), Jacob Elordi (20/1 from 25/1) and Timothee Chalamet (25/1 from 66/1).

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “While Anthony Boyle’s stature might not scream James Bond, Daniel Craig lowered the height bar while turning the conventional Bond look on its head. So who’s to rule out having a Double O 5’7”?”

Only 12 names are priced at 20/1 or shorter, with those names listed below.

Above are the odds for the 12 front-runners to become the next 007, all of whom are priced shorter than 25/1.

Best known for playing Spider-Man, Holland's odds of being the next 007 were slashed dramatically from 50/1 to 16/1 after it was announced that Spider-Man producer Amy Pascal will be one of the producers of the next Bond flick. 

However, Holland's odds have dropped even further to 12/1, suggesting that beloved English actor is very much in the running to become the next James Bond.

The other producer is Wizarding World supremo David Heyman, but a sensational broomstick-DB5 switch doesn’t look to be in Daniel Radcliffe’s future, with his odds of being the next Bond also as far out at 100/1.

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “Spidey suit, dinner suit, what’s the difference? Tom Holland has proved he can fill big shoes before, and with a producer he knows well on board for James Bond, he could soon be swapping one iconic character for another."

David Beckham would make a great James Bond, according to 35% of the Brits surveyed by Ladbrokes.

Beckham turned 50 on 2 May, and as part of a survey commissioned by the bookies to celebrate Golden Balls’ golden anniversary, Ladbrokes asked 1,000 members of the public whether they think he would make a great James Bond.

Those who believe he’ll swap the football pitch for Hollywood can back Beckham for 007 with odds of 200/1.

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “We’re not sure whether he’ll be swapping No. 7 for 007 anytime soon, but our survey shows that a significant chunk of Brits believe that DavidBeckham would make a great Bond.”

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is a 35-year-old English actor whose dynamic range and commanding screen presence have positioned him as a leading contender for the next James Bond.He gained early recognition portraying John Lennon in Nowhere Boy (2009), directed by Sam Taylor-Wood, whom he later married.

His breakout role came as the titular character in Kick-Ass (2010) and its sequel, showcasing his ability to balance intensity with charisma.He further solidified his action-hero credentials as Pietro Maximoff in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).

Taylor-Johnson's versatility is evident in his Golden Globe-winning performance in Nocturnal Animals (2016), where he portrayed a menacing drifter.More recently, he starred in high-octane films like Tenet (2020), Bullet Train (2022), and The Fall Guy (2024), demonstrating his aptitude for complex, action-oriented roles.

Born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Taylor-Johnson began acting at the age of six and trained at the Jackie Palmer Stage School.His blend of rugged charm, emotional depth, and physical prowess aligns seamlessly with the iconic traits of 007.

With bookmakers now placing him as the favourite, anticipation is building around the possibility of him donning the tuxedo and taking on the mantle of James Bond.

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All odds and markets correct as of date of publication