Khalifa 007: This star is a new favorite for the role of James Bond

This is perhaps the most asked question among James Bond fans: Who will succeed Daniel Craig? British bookmakers see a representative in advance.

It is clear since 2019: Daniel Craig You will never flash across the screen again like James Bond after No Time To Die. After 15 years as a secret agent, the 55-year-old has officially ditched the legendary role and was last seen in cinemas as 007 in 2021. The rumor mill has been bubbling for about four years now: Which star will the Bond actor inherit five? Times as a spy in His Majesty’s Secret Service?

One of the first names mentioned about the 007 speculation was Idris Elba. For a long time, the Hollywood star was considered the favorite of the coveted role and the fan favorite. But he recently cleared the rumors himself. “It’s a compliment and an honor – but there’s no truth to it,” the Golden Globe winner told the Guardian.

Henry Cavill, known from “The Witcher” and aptly named Superman in the DC universe, and “Avengers” and “Bullet Train” star Aaron Taylor-Johnson have been bookmakers lately. But now another Brit has taken the top spot: James Norton.

According to the Mirror, everything at English betting provider Coral currently indicates that he can take on the coveted role. A spokesperson for the company said: “We’ve seen a strong outpouring of support for James Norton in our bets for a Bond successor, and as such he’s the new favorite to replace Daniel Craig as 007.”

James Norton is best known for his roles in British TV series like ‘Happy Valley – In a Small Town’ and ‘Grantchester’, but he has also starred in Hollywood movies like ‘Rush – Everything for Victory’ or ‘Little Women’.

His name has appeared in connection with James Bond from time to time in recent years. In addition to him, Henry Cavill and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the creators of the 007 series are also said to be interested in actors such as “Bridgerton” star Regé-Jean Page and Tom Hardy. According to the bookmakers, they are currently in the back places. Who is your favourite? vote:

It may take some time before it is decided who will be the next James Bond actor. Bond producer Barbara Broccoli revealed to “LADBible” in February that the casting process for the next 007 tape has yet to begin. According to the 62-year-old, there is no scenario yet.

The legendary character dates back to the 1953 novel “Casino Royal” by Ian Fleming. Released in October 1962, “007 hunts Dr. No” was the first installment in a series of films that has been a huge hit to this day. at that time with Sean Connery in the main role. In 1983, he was last seen as a secret agent in Never Say Never.

Showrunner George Lazenby became 007 only once after that. Roger Moore played the title character in seven installments between 1973 and 1985. The late 1980s followed Timothy Dalton, before Pierce Brosnan took over until 2002. Bond number six became Daniel Craig. He starred in five 007 movies between 2006 and 2021.