The long-running speculation over who will take up the mantle of James Bond shows no sign of slowing, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson remains the commanding frontrunner in the race to succeed Daniel Craig.
Now priced at 9/4 (30.8%), the Kick-Ass and Bullet Train star continues to attract strong support in the betting markets, with many UK bookmakers consolidating around his name after months of whispers from industry insiders.
Taylor-Johnson, 34, has steadily built a versatile career across blockbuster action films and critically acclaimed dramas.
He rose to fame in 2010’s Kick-Ass, won a Golden Globe for his role in Nocturnal Animals, and more recently held his own alongside Brad Pitt in Bullet Train.
With his brooding charm, physicality, and acting range, he ticks many of the boxes long associated with the iconic 007 role.
“Aaron Taylor-Johnson has led the market for some time now, and that grip is only tightening,” said Dave James, odds analyst at Whataretheodds.co.uk. “While no official announcement has been made, the betting tells its own story. The consistency of support behind Taylor-Johnson suggests that if he hasn’t been offered the role yet, he’s certainly in pole position.”
Chasing him closely are Harris Dickinson and Aaron Pierre, both priced at 4/1 (20%), while James Norton and Theo James sit further back at 11/2 (15.4%) and 7/1 (12.5%) respectively.
Big names like Henry Cavill, Tom Holland, and Jacob Elordi remain in the mix, but have seen their odds drift in recent months.
| Actor | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Taylor-Johnson | 9/4 | 30.8% |
| Harris Dickinson | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Aaron Pierre | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| James Norton | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| Theo James | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Jacob Elordi | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Tom Holland | 15/2 | 11.8% |
| Jack Lowden | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| James Nelson-Joyce | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Henry Cavill | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Will Poulter | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Callum Turner | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Sam C. Wilson | 14/1 | 6.7% |
