Who Is the Next James Bond: Odds, Rumors, Prediction

Callum Turner (+275)

At +275, British actor Callum Turner sits firmly as a frontrunner to take over the tuxedo from Daniel Craig. At 36 years old, he lands exactly in the casting sweet spot: old enough to carry Bond’s weathered authority, yet young enough to anchor a decade-long franchise.

Amazon is interested in an actor who can carry the franchise through multiple films, so Turner likely just makes the cut-off age.

Callum Turner is immediately asked about playing the next James Bond at the Berlin Film Festival.

“I’m not going to comment.” His ‘Rosebush Pruning’ co-star Tracy Letts then interjects: “… I’m the next James Bond!” pic.twitter.com/LIUS73TEEh

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 14, 2026

Standing 6’2″, the former fashion model boasts the physical presence required for the role. Furthermore, his praised performances in Masters of the Air and The Boys in the Boat prove he can deliver the blend of rugged intensity and smooth charm the character demands.

Turner isn’t yet weighed down by a single, defining franchise role, giving him the perfect “blank slate” appeal. I don’t expect the production team to eye an actor who is widely known among casual moviegoers.

Rumors have recently reached an all-time high, with UK tabloids reporting that Turner has even told close friends the role is his. Although Turner hasn’t confirmed if it’s true or not, when there is smoke there is probably a fire.

I wouldn’t describe Turner as having the traditional bond “look”, but I think with the right artistic and makeup direction, he would absolutely have the tough, intimidating appearance down.

If he secures the part, there is a chance that he would team up with his wife, Dua Lipa, on the project. Lipa is rumored to be the next in line to perform the Bond theme song.

His primary obstacle is Taylor-Johnson, who is still in the running. However, at +275, Turner represents strong betting value and must be in consideration.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson (+400)

Once the seemingly untouchable frontrunner to inherit the Walther PPK, Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s standing in the James Bond betting markets has seen a notable shift.

Not long ago, Taylor-Johnson was sitting at a heavily favored +135 following rampant reports that EON Productions had officially handed him a contract offer.

His gritty turn in Tenet, his action pedigree in Bullet Train, and an official partnership with Bond’s watchmaker of choice, Omega, made him look like a lock for the tuxedo.

However, his odds have since drifted out to +400. Because months passed without an official announcement, market confidence eroded. This opened the door for fresh names like Turner to steal the momentum as auditions reportedly got underway.

Despite the slide, he still possesses several traits that would make for a strong choice. That being said, there is likely a good reason of why his odds to be the next James Bond have fallen.

If you want to take a bet on an actor with better value, there are longer odds on the board that offer more appeal.

Josh O’Connor (+700)

At +700, Josh O’Connor holds the third-best odds in the market, representing a distinct shift in direction for the James Bond franchise.

The case for the 36-year-old Emmy winner rests on his acting pedigree. Following his role in The Crown and his performance in the sports drama Challengers, O’Connor has gained significant industry momentum.

Who do you want to see play James Bond? 👀 The Hollywood Reporter predicts that Josh O’Connor will be crowned as the next 007, but who do you think will take on the coveted role? pic.twitter.com/oh4oKsCRTJ

— Etalk (@etalkCTV) December 20, 2024

At 6’1″, he fits Ian Fleming’s literary description of Bond well. Furthermore, his casting alongside Daniel Craig in the upcoming Knives Out sequel has fueled speculation about a hand-off from the former 007.

However, despite holding the third-best odds, O’Connor remains a risky wager because other options fit the traditional Bond archetype much better.

While O’Connor excels at playing complex, sensitive characters, it is difficult to picture him in this role. When stacked against the conventional charm of Turner, he is a few steps behind.

Additionally, he’s involved in numerous projects at the moment, and may not want to commit to a long-term team on James Bond films anyway. He’s a strong actor, and will continue to surge in Hollywood, but I don’t see him as the next Bond.