Next James Bond Betting Guide (Odds, Contenders, History)

• The next James Bond Betting odds have seen a host of different favorites since the market opened ( Idris Elba, Henry Cavill, James Norton)
• Rege Jean Page (Bridgerton) could be swapping his velvet tailcoat and ruffles for a stylish dinner jacket if the online sportsbooks have their James Bond odds right. 
• Tom Hardy who we have seen most recently in Venom: Let There Be Carnage was the fan's favorite in a recent next James Bond poll.  
  
  

Tom Hardy in the running to be the next James Bond

11 Actors That Could be the Next James Bond

1. Rege -Jean Page

The London-born actor came to attention as the Duke of Hastings in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton. 

2. Idris Elba

The oldest of the leading James Bond contenders at 50. However, he has shown he has the experience and gravitas to take on leading roles. 

3. Henry Cavill

The Superman actor would bring a sense of Britishness to the role in the style of former bond Roger Moore. 

4.  Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel has a string of quality theatre, cinema and tv roles under his belt and may be seen as a more erudite Bond. 

5. Aidan Turner

The Dubliner is probably fed up with being called a heartthrob after his breakthrough role as Ross Poldark in the BBC historical drama. 

6. Tom Hardy

The "biggest star" of the leading contenders, he was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor  Academy Award for the Revenant, but he missed out to Mark Rylance for Bridge of Spies. 

7. Michael Fassbender

Born in Germany the actor has featured in a string of critically acclaimed movies including 12 Years a Slave and Shame. 

8. James Norton

Not as well known as his rivals, especially in the US, he has predominately featured in lower-budget movies. 

9. Jack Lowden

If the producers wish to select a "new face" to take on the James Bond mantle Lowden who is 32 would be an ideal choice. 

Lowden was last seen by many in Capone alongside another Bond possible Tom Hardy. 

10. Taron Egerton

The Kingsman and Rocketman actor is towards the head of the betting with some of the best betting sites but much bigger odds at others. Shop around for the best odds on his chance.

11. Tom Holland

If there is an actor whose fame is on the up then Tom Holland who has played Spiderman since 2015 is that actor, a true blockbuster star. 

Idris Elba is many James Bond fan's number 1 choice to replace Daniel Craig.

Things To Consider When Betting On The Next James Bond

Producer Albert Broccoli once said that Bond should be played by an actor between 35 and 40 years of age, but as you can see that advice has not always been heeded.  

You can see that Roger Moore was 58 when he starred in A View To A Kill.  

James Bond Nationalities

Will we ever see a non-UK actor land the role of James Bond?

What Have Public Polls on the Next James Bond had to Say?

As you can imagine interest is growing in the next James Bond. 

In the UK the public opinion organization YouGov asked a series of questions to the British Public on James Bond, you can see whether you agree or disagree below. 

Would it be acceptable for the character to be female?

31% of respondents thought it would be acceptable for the character to be female, and 53% thought it would be unacceptable. 

This poll result is in line with our own OLBG.com poll.

Who do Brits want as the Next James Bond?

It was a battle of the Tom's when asked who should be the next Bond - Hardy (27%) was the most popular, but Hiddlestone (16%) polled well and was the only other potential 007 in double figures.

James Bond Contenders YouGov Respondents

• Tom Hardy 28%
• Tom Hiddlestone 16%
• Richard Madden 9%
• Michael Fassbender 9%
• James Norton 7%
• Luke Evans 6%
• Sam Heughan 3%
• Lashan Lynch 2%
• Jack Lowden 1%

Is the character sexist or has he changed his womanizing ways?

• 37% thought that the character has always been a sexist one. 
• 22% thought the character was once sexist but has changed his ways. 
• 11% thought the character has never been sexist at all.

James Bond Timeline

September 2022

The producers seem no closer to making a decision and with no news comes more wild speculation and the addition of more and more possible and unlikely Craig replacements causing some fluctuation to the odds further down the market. The one constant is Idris Elba at the head of the market though. Wagers continue to come consistently for his chance.

August 2022

The main mover in the odds is Idris Elba, punters having backed him into as low as +250 to get the role. 

June 2022

12 Years A Slave actor Chiwetel Ejiofor has the acting credentials to raise the status of James Bond. 

Bookmakers have cut the odds for him take the role from +1250 in March to as low as +400 in June 2022. 

May 2022

No change in a relatively stagnant market, we have known we needed a new James Bond since 2019 yet the producers are keeping us on tenterhooks.

Could they be waiting on a particular actor needing to clear his/her schedule for the next 5 years? 

April 2022

Rege Jean Page has been at the top of the market for the last 6 months and it looks like the bookies do consider him a real contender. 

Michael Fassbender has the acting quality to bring a certain style to the new James Bond.

Tom Hardy who for a long time had been favoured seems to have lost some of his supporters.

March 2022

The eyes of the world will be on the Oscars at the end of the month, an announcement of the next James Bond could garner huge publicity if the new licenced to kill actor is revealed at this time. 

Betting momentum in the last month has been with Rege Jean Page & Henry Cavill. 

Some bookmakers had Idris Elba (+200) much shorter in the betting than its rivals, do they know something?

Other sportsbooks slashed the odds on Aidan Turner becoming James Bond after receiving serious interest in the 38-year-old actor.

February 2022

If the sportsbooks know anything about who will play the next James Bond then Rege Jean Page will be getting the role. He is now the clear and outright favourite with ALL of the biggest betting firms.

January 2022

We looked at the top 3 in the betting in January 2022, you can view the current James Bond odds at the top of the page. 

As you can taking the best odds can make a big difference to your return, always check the best betting sites for the best odds.