
The race to become the next James Bond has taken an unexpected turn as a breakout star from The White Lotus season three, has become a favourite following his critically praised performance in the HBO drama.
The 31-year-old actor, Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger, has seen his bookmakers' odds slashed from 12/1 to just 5/1 after his compelling portrayal of the morally ambiguous finance bro Saxon Ratliff.