Next James Bond odds: The current favourites

The latest 'next James Bond odds' from Ladbrokes have seen Henry Cavill's chances of playing 007 improve dramatically.

The former Superman has been slashed from 10/1 to 3/1, making him the second-favourite to succeed Daniel Craig as 007. The bookies recently revealed that Cavill was punters’ clear favourite to be the next Bond in terms of bets placed.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is still the betting frontrunner, but having been odds-on at 8/11 he’s drifted to evens. Elsewhere, one-time favourite Theo James is now out at 7/1 from 5/1.

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “Just when it looked like it was running out of steam, the Henry Cavill-for-James Bond bandwagon has picked up again. Cavill seems perfect for the role, but would he make enough of a splash for new rightsholders Amazon?”

Only seven names are priced at 10/1 or shorter, with there having been 12 names with an assumed probability of more than 4% of becoming the next 007 as we prepare to enter September.

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 10/1, 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