It has been over three years since Daniel Craig’s hung up his tux after starring in his final James Bond film, ‘No Time To Die’.
Since then there has been no letup in the speculation over who will succeed him in one of the world’s biggest film franchaises.
At various points Idris Elba, Henry Cavill and Paul Mescal have seemed to be in poll position to follow in the footsteps of Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan - as well as Craig himself.
In 2024 it was reported that Kickass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson had accepted the job, but it seems that this may not have been entirely accurate.
Now there’s a new name leading the bookies odds for the first time in nearly a year - The Crown star Josh O’Connor.
Here he is, along with the 14 other actors still in the frame according to the bookies.

13. Rege-Jean Page - 10/1
For a few weeks last year Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page was favourite to be the next actor to don the 007 tux. He's now drifted out to 10/1. | Getty Images

14. Tom Hardy - 10/1
Venom star Tom Hardy has long been rumoured as a potential 007, but according to the experts his chances are flagging - with odds of 10/1. | AFP via Getty Images

15. Lucien Laviscount - 10/1
Also priced at 10/1 is suave Emily in Paris star Lucien Leon Laviscount. HJe had is acting break in Grange Hill, going on to win parts in Coronation Street and Waterloo Road before Hollywood beckoned. | Getty Images