The Astonishing Turn of Events: How Daniel Craig's Hangout Boosts James Bond Hopeful's Chances
The race for the iconic role of James Bond intensifies as Daniel Craig's recent hangout sparks hope for one lucky contender Discover the other front-runners vying to be the next 007
The identity of the next actor to portray James Bond remains unknown, however, James Norton's chances have increased following his recent appearance with Daniel Craig. Craig, who initially assumed the role in 2006's Casino Royale, bid farewell to 007 in the most recent film No Time To Die, released in 2021. Despite nearly two years passing since the film's release, the franchise's producers have yet to announce the successor to the iconic role.
Norton has long been considered a strong contender for the coveted role of James Bond, and his prospects have improved further after being seen alongside Craig at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Previously, his odds stood at 4/1, but the recent photos have caused this to improve to 3/1, according to Ladbrokes. As per the betting site, Norton currently holds the position of second favorite for the role.
Who Are The Other James Bond Front-Runners?
As of now, the actual Bond producers, who hold the authority to select the actor for the role, have been keeping their plans and potential candidates under wraps. Although no official announcements have been made, there are a number of names that continue to emerge as contenders for the role of 007.
Currently, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is seen as the most probable candidate to take on the iconic role. He reportedly met with producer Barbara Broccoli earlier this year. While the actor has refrained from directly addressing the Bond speculation, he did express appreciation for being a favored choice among fans.
Taylor-Johnson and Norton's assessment suggests that Henry Cavill is commonly regarded as the third most probable contender. Although Cavill had previously been considered for the role of Casino Royale, he was deemed too youthful at the time. Interestingly, director Martin Campbell has recently remarked that, paradoxically, the celebrated Man of Steel actor may now be too mature for the part. Other notable contenders for the esteemed role of James Bond include Regé-Jean Page, Tom Hardy, and Paapa Essiedu from Gangs of London.
