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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Tom Murray

The 5 frontrunners to become the next James Bond, according to the bookies

  1. Slow Horses breakout Jack Lowden, 36, is currently the favourite to become the next James Bond at 4/6, according to William Hill.
  2. Fantastic Beasts star Callum Turner, 36 – who recently married pop star Dua Lipa – remains the favourite’s closest challenger (3/1).
  3. Best known for playing David Nelson in Heartstopper , Jack Barton, 31, has emerged as a surprise contender in the betting (8/1).
  4. Sinners and Skins actor Jack O’Connell, 36, remains among William Hill’s leading names (12/1), although recent reports suggest he may no longer be in the final running.
  5. Josh O’Connor, 36, of The Crown and Challengers fame, rounds out the top five (12/1) and is reportedly among the actors expected to take part in final screen tests in the coming weeks.

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