Next James Bond odds: The current favourites

The latest 'next James Bond odds' released by Ladbrokes have revealed a huge change at the head of the betting.

With Amazon acquiring 'creative control' of the Bond franchise in a deal worth $1billion, many speculated that the March 2025's Oscars ceremony could see an announcement as to who the next 007 is going to be.

However, the ceremony came and went and fans are still none-the-wiser as to who is going to replace Craig in one of the world's most famous movie roles.

Filming for the movie, which is set to be released by the end of 2027, has reportedly been 'fast-tracked' so perhaps we'll begin to hear more about who the next Bond is going to be very soon.

Ladbrokes' market for the next James Bond has been shaken and stirred, with Theo James now more likely than anyone has ever been to replace Daniel Craig.

Just a week after Henry Cavill (now 3/1) stormed to the top of the betting, previous frontrunner James is once again the favourite to be the next 007 after the bookies slashed his odds from 3/1 to just 6/4.

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “Henry Cavill’s return to the head of the Bondbetting didn’t last long, with Theo Jamesas short as anyone has been to pick up the world’s most famous licence to kill.”

Elsewhere, former favourites Aaron Taylor-Johnson and James Norton are currently 7/2 and 10/1 in the betting respectively.

Jack Lowden (8/1), Tom Hardy and Harris Dickinson and Callum Turner (16/1) all firmly among the frontrunners.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "The race to replace Daniel Craig is probably closer now than it's ever been, with a whole host of A-listers seemingly waiting for the call-up."

Above are the odds for the nine front-runners to become the next 007, all of whom are priced at 20/1 or shorter.

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 are back up to 33/1, suggesting that despite a brief glimmer of hope, the bookies still think that Holland is a major longshot to be selected as the next 007.

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 at 33/1.

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 his chainmail and sword from King Arthur for a dinner suit and vodka martini can get 77/1. Theo James is the 5/2 frontrunner to succeed Daniel Craig.

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.”

Theo James is a 39-year-old English actor best known for his suave on-screen presence and action-packed roles. Rising to fame as Four in The Divergent Series, he has since impressed in The White Lotus and The Time Traveler’s Wife. Most recently, he took centre stage in The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie’s Netflix spin-off, where his effortless charisma and sharp suits only fuelled speculation about his Bond credentials.

Born in Oxford and classically trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, James has long been on Hollywood’s radar. His mix of rugged charm and brooding intensity has made him a fan favourite for 007, but with his odds now drifting, it remains to be seen if MI6 will come calling.

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All odds and markets correct as of date of publication