Odds slashed on Aidan Turner playing James Bond

Aidan Turner is now a 5/1 chance to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond following a flurry of bets.

The Poldarkstar has been a long-standing contender to play 007 and after significantsupport over the weekend his odds have crashed in from 10/1.

We now make him the fourth-most likely name to take the role behind James Norton at 2/1, Sam Heughan at 3/1 and Tom Hiddleston at 5/1.

Elsewhere,one punter must know something we don’t after placing a 4p bet on Big Narstielanding the gig at odds of 1000/1.

Alex Apatiof Ladbrokes said: “Aidan Turner has seen his odds tumble over the weekendand he’s now firmly among the frontrunners to play 007 next.”

LadbrokesLatest Betting:

NextJames Bond

James Norton– 2/1

Sam Heughan– 3/1

TomHiddleston – 5/1

Aidan Turner– 6/1

RichardMadden – 6/1

MichaelFassbender – 8/1

Tom Hardy – 8/1

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All oddsand markets correct as of date of publication