Superman and The Witcher star Henry Cavill is now favourite to land the role, with a 27.26% probability of becoming Bond. He's no stranger to playing iconic British characters - he'll be portraying Sherlock Holmes in the next Enola Holmes film.Superman and The Witcher star Henry Cavill is now favourite to land the role, with a 27.26% probability of becoming Bond. He's no stranger to playing iconic British characters - he'll be portraying Sherlock Holmes in the next Enola Holmes film.
Superman and The Witcher star Henry Cavill is now favourite to land the role, with a 27.26% probability of becoming Bond. He's no stranger to playing iconic British characters - he'll be portraying Sherlock Holmes in the next Enola Holmes film.

Next James Bond: A Yorkshire Bond? Here are the 15 actors who are favourites to become 007 - including James Norton, Idris Elba and Tom Hardy

By Grace Hammond and David Hepburn
Published 11th Sep 2022, 08:48 GMT
A range of famous faces are currently in the frame to play the British spy – but could the next bond be a Yorkshireman?

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...

Superman and The Witcher star Henry Cavill is now favourite to land the role, with a 27.26% probability of becoming Bond. He's no stranger to playing iconic British characters - he'll be portraying Sherlock Holmes in the next Enola Holmes film.

. Henry Cavill

Superman and The Witcher star Henry Cavill is now favourite to land the role, with a 27.26% probability of becoming Bond. He's no stranger to playing iconic British characters - he'll be portraying Sherlock Holmes in the next Enola Holmes film. Photo: Eamonn M. McCormack

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After weeks as favourite Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page has dropped to second place with a 18.73% probability.

. Regé-Jean Page

After weeks as favourite Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page has dropped to second place with a 18.73% probability. Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto

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Idris Elba first found fame in American television series The Wire. He's since landed numerous roles on the big and small screens. In spite of the reports that Idris Elba has dropped out of the running, the bookies still have him as third favourite - with an 18.25% probability.

. Idris Elba

Idris Elba first found fame in American television series The Wire. He's since landed numerous roles on the big and small screens. In spite of the reports that Idris Elba has dropped out of the running, the bookies still have him as third favourite - with an 18.25% probability. Photo: Paras Griffin

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Venom star Tom Hardy has long been rumoured as a potential 007, and according to the experts has a 15.38% chance of making the role his own.

. Tom Hardy

Venom star Tom Hardy has long been rumoured as a potential 007, and according to the experts has a 15.38% chance of making the role his own. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer

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Jamie Bell has come a long way since his star-making role in Billy Elliot. Recent roles have included in critically acclaimed films such as Rocketman and Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool. He has a 4.58% chance of stepping into the shoes of Britain's greatest ever spy.

13. Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell has come a long way since his star-making role in Billy Elliot. Recent roles have included in critically acclaimed films such as Rocketman and Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool. He has a 4.58% chance of stepping into the shoes of Britain's greatest ever spy. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer

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Scot Sam Heughan has become one of the most recognisable faces on the planet thanks to the Outlander television series. He could get even more famous if he becomes the next Bond - there's a 4.32% chance of it happening.

14. Sam Heughan

Scot Sam Heughan has become one of the most recognisable faces on the planet thanks to the Outlander television series. He could get even more famous if he becomes the next Bond - there's a 4.32% chance of it happening. Photo: David Livingston

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