Who Will Be the Next James Bond? 11 Actors Tipped for 007

The latest favorite to inherit James Bond’s tuxedo is Jack Barton, whose betting odds have shortened to 9/4. Barton is known for playing David Nelson in Netflix’s “Heartstopper” and appearing in “SAS: Rogue Heroes.”

He now leads a field of 11 actors being tipped for the role, although auditions are reportedly still underway. Jack Lowden follows at 5/2 after recently dropping from the top position. The Scottish actor appeared in “War & Peace,” “Dunkirk” and “Mary Queen of Scots,” and stars opposite Gary Oldman in “Slow Horses.”

Callum Turner is next at 11/4. His credits include the “Fantastic Beasts” films and “Masters of the Air.” Australian actor Jacob Elordi, at 11/2, ranks as the leading non-British candidate after roles in “Saltburn” and upcoming projects including Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” and Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights.”

James Norton and Paul Mescal are also listed at 16/1. Norton has appeared in “Happy Valley,” “Grantchester” and the spy drama “McMafia.” Mescal became widely known through “Normal People.”

The film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, the filmmaker behind “Dune,” and written by Steven Knight, creator of “Peaky Blinders.” According to The Scotsman, producers are expected to announce the casting by the end of 2026 at the latest.