Ever since Daniel Craig announced that ‘No Time To Die’ would be his last James Bond film, there has been feverish speculation about his successor.
The successful candidate will become the eighth actor to play Ian Fleming’s iconic character, following Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
Betting news specialists VegasInsider.com, have monitored the odds data of more than 20 bookmakers, creating a percentage chance of who will be the next 007.
The list includes a popular actor who grew up in the Dales and has appeared on many Yorkshire-based shows...
5. James Norton
Yorkshire's James Norton is also tipped to get the role of Bond. James grew up in Malton and was educated at Ampleforth College. The Happy Valley and Grantchester star looked comfortable in a tux in the BBC's McMafia series - one of the reasons he's in the top five to become Bond, with a probability of 9.09%. Photo: Rob Kim
6. Chiwetel Ejiofor
Bafta-winning and Oscar-nominated Chiwetel Ejiofor is just outside the top five to become the British superspy, with a probability of 8.51%. Photo: Jeff Spicer
7. Aiden Turner
Poldark star Aiden Turner is currently wowing viewers in ITV's The Suspect'. There's a 8.47% chance of his next role being Bond. Photo: Jeff Spicer
8. Kit Harrington
Best known as Jon Snow in fantasy epic Game of Thrones, Kit Harington's Bond odds have been sliding in recent months - but he's now roared back into the top ten with chances pegged at 7.58%. Photo: Rodin Eckenroth