Speculation over the identity of the next James Bond continues to intensify, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson emerging as the runaway favourite.
His odds have now been slashed to 11/8, with 24% of all recent bets backing the English actor to take over the iconic 007 role.
Taylor-Johnson, known for his roles in Kick-Ass, Bullet Train and Nowhere Boy, has long been linked to the franchise.
With Barbara Broccoli reportedly seeking a younger, long-term option for the role, the 33-year-old actor fits the profile – British, experienced, and still relatively youthful by Bond standards.
“Momentum is firmly behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson now. He ticks a lot of boxes for producers, and the betting markets are responding. We’ve seen his odds shorten significantly over the last few weeks, and nearly a quarter of all bets are now backing him to be the next Bond – that’s a big signal.”
Challengers remain in the hunt, with Theo James priced at 7/2 (22.2%), Scott Rose-Marsh at 4/1 (20%), and Aaron Pierre at 5/1 (16.7%).
Former frontrunners like Henry Cavill and Tom Hardy have drifted to double-digit prices, suggesting the casting tide may be turning for good.
| Candidate | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Taylor-Johnson | 11/8 | 42.1% |
| Theo James | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Scott Rose-Marsh | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Aaron Pierre | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Henry Cavill | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| James Norton | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Jack Lowden | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Callum Turner | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Idris Elba | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Tom Hardy | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| Paul Mescal | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| Tom Holland | 50/1 | 2.0% |
