Move over, MI6 — there’s a new intelligence game in town.
With Daniel Craig’s Bond legacy now shaken (and stirred), the betting markets are buzzing.
Who’s got the looks, the edge, the accent, and the odds to become the next 007? Let’s debrief the prime suspects.
Will the Next Bond Be British? (I mean, yeah)
Yes – 87%
No – 13%
Bond may travel the world, but make no mistake: markets are betting he’ll still be British. A foreign 007? Unlikely, unless Hollywood wants its mentions license-revoked.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson – 43%
Smooth, serious, and already rumored to have met with producers, Taylor-Johnson leads the pack. He’s got the looks, the British passport, and the intensity. If the franchise wants “classic Bond,” he’s the odds-on favorite.
James Norton – 17%
Polished, posh, and quietly dangerous — Norton brings MI6 energy with BBC charm. From Happy Valley to McMafia, he’s proven range. He’s the kind of Bond who’d smile as he ruins your day.
Henry Cavill – 14%
The internet’s favorite fantasy Bond. Cavill has the brawn, the brooding stare, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. credentials. But is he too Superman to slip into 007’s shoes? Still, fans — and markets — aren’t ruling him out.
Really looking forward to Warhammer, man.
Regé-Jean Page – 10%
A breakout star with undeniable charisma, Page would bring suave and swagger to the role. He’s modern, magnetic, and has the rare mix of danger and charm that Bond demands.
Idris Elba – 6%
Perpetual fan favorite. Elba has the chops, presence, and gravitas to redefine Bond—but at 51, age is a factor. The dream may be fading, but never say never again.
Tom Hardy – 5%
Moody, gritty, intense. Hardy’s Bond would break jaws first, ask questions never. A longshot, but if producers want raw, unpredictable energy, he’s still a wild card.
Longshots & Unknowns
Names like Richard Madden, Daniel Kaluuya, and even Damson Idris have floated. But Kalshi gives others a 4% chance. Which means a surprise casting — like Craig once was — isn’t off the table.
Mission Brief
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is leading, but don’t count out Norton or Cavill. One thing’s nearly certain: Bond will stay British. And whether he’s sipping a martini or smashing a motorbike through a marketplace, he’ll need to redefine cool all over again.
