Next James Bond odds: The current favourites

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is now the clear favourite with Ladbrokes according to the next James Bond odds, the shortest price anyone has been to succeed Daniel Craig as 007.

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.

Taylor-Johnson has long been amongst the favourites for the role, but he had taken a backseat to Theo James and Henry Cavill in recent months.

However, a second odds cut in a week, this time from 5/4, has the 28 Years Later star in pole position for the iconic role.

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “Whether it’s because of his acting chops or a face that saw him declared the world’s most handsome man last year, the latest odds suggest that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is primed to pick up the world’s most famous licence to kill.” 

Only three names are priced shorter than 10/1, with there having been nine names with an assumed probability of 9% or more of becoming the next 007 at the beginning of the month.

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.

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.”

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is a 34-year-old English actor whose dynamic range and commanding screen presence have positioned him as a leading contender for the next James Bond.He gained early recognition portraying John Lennon in Nowhere Boy (2009), directed by Sam Taylor-Wood, whom he later married.

His breakout role came as the titular character in Kick-Ass (2010) and its sequel, showcasing his ability to balance intensity with charisma.He further solidified his action-hero credentials as Pietro Maximoff in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).

Taylor-Johnson's versatility is evident in his Golden Globe-winning performance in Nocturnal Animals (2016), where he portrayed a menacing drifter.More recently, he starred in high-octane films like Tenet (2020), Bullet Train (2022), and The Fall Guy (2024), demonstrating his aptitude for complex, action-oriented roles.

Born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Taylor-Johnson began acting at the age of six and trained at the Jackie Palmer Stage School.His blend of rugged charm, emotional depth, and physical prowess aligns seamlessly with the iconic traits of 007.

With bookmakers now placing him as the favourite, anticipation is building around the possibility of him donning the tuxedo and taking on the mantle of James Bond.

View the latest TV specials betting

All odds and markets correct as of date of publication