Callum Turner has emerged as a surprise frontrunner to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond.
Callum Turner has emerged as a surprise frontrunner to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond
The actor known for his role in Fantastic Beasts, now sits just behind long-time favourite for the role Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 34, whose odds stand at 8/11.
Bookmakers slashed odds on 35-year-old Callum taking the 007 role following a surge of weekend bets.
Henry Cavill, 41, and Theo James, 40, remain in contention, but Coral bookmakers confirmed Callum’s odds have shortened significantly in recent days.
John Hill, a spokesperson for Coral, said: “Callum Turner has been extremely popular in our James Bond betting over the weekend, forcing us to slash his odds to replace Daniel Craig.
“With Turner being backed, and Dua Lipa odds-on to play the soundtrack for the next Bond movie, the power couple could be the future of the franchise.”
Dua, 29, announced her engagement to Callum over the summer.
She has long been considered a contender to record a Bond theme, following the likes of Billie Eilish, 22, and Adele, 36.
Despite the apparent shift, Coral continues to back Aaron as the leading candidate for 007, followed by Callum at 7/2, then Henry and Theo at 8/1.
Other names still in the frame include Harris Dickinson, 28, Tom Holland, 29, and Jacob Elordi, 27.
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