Ever since Daniel Craig announced that ‘No Time To Die’ would be his last James Bond film, there has been feverish speculation about his successor.
The successful candidate will become the eighth actor to play Ian Fleming’s iconic character, following actors such as David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
Of course for the majority of Scots, Sean Connery will always be James Bond – and even though the Edinburgh-born actor starred in many of the most loved Bo nd films he remains the only performer north of the border to take on the iconic role.
Betting company William Hill are currently quoting odds for 10 Scottish actors to don the tuxedo and enjoy a vodka martini, shaken not stirred.
Here they are, from favourite to outsider.
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. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Daniel Craig attends the World Premiere of "NO TIME TO DIE" at the Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Universal Pictures)
Now that Daniel Craig has retired from the role of James Bond there's fierce speculation as to who will become the next 007. Photo: Jeff Spicer
. Richard Madden
Finding global fame with the fantasy series Game of Thrones, Bodyguard star Richard Madden has the best chance of becoming the first Scottish Bond since Sean Connery. His odds are 18/1 with the bookies, compared to favourite Henry Cavill at 6/4. Photo: Tim P. Whitby
5. Ewan McGregor
Trainspotting actor Ewan McGregor is no stranger to blockbuster movies, having starred as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. He's 50/1 to add the Bond franchaise to his impressive CV. Photo: Amy Sussman
6. David Tennant
The second Doctor Who actor on this list, the bookies have David Tennant at 66/1 to swap his sonic screwdriver for a Walther PPK. Photo: Amanda Edwards
7. Martin Compston
Martin Compston is 66/1 to go from collaring bent coppers in Line of Duty to tracking down double agents and supervillains as the world's most famous spy. Photo: Jeff Spicer
8. Thomas Doherty
Former Edinburgh Royal High School pupil Thomas Doherty is a rising star having to come to prominence with roles Disney's musical series The Lodge, the Descendants film franchise, Gossip Girl, and feature film The Invitation. He'd be a 100/1 curveball to become Bond. Photo: Ilya S. Savenok