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- Callum Turner is the 7/4 favourite to be cast as the next James Bond.
- Pierce Brosnan has teased a return to the franchise in a supporting or retired agent role.
- Cillian Murphy, Mads Mikkelsen, and Willem Dafoe are 5/1 joint-favourites to play the next Bond villain.
Callum Turner Leads Next 007 Market As Brosnan Teases Franchise Return
The James Bond rumour mill is spinning once again, with former 007 Pierce Brosnan dropping hints that he could return to the iconic franchise, not necessarily as Bond, but in a supporting role.
Speaking to GQ, the 72-year-old Irish actor, who portrayed Bond across four films from 1995 to 2002, left the door open when asked about the rebooted franchise under Amazon MGM Studios.
"Sometimes you entertain it and sometimes you just move on," Brosnan said, before acknowledging the possibilities of “working within that film” again.
His comments have sparked a wave of renewed interest in the James Bond betting specials, with betting sites keeping markets active on both the Next James Bond and the Main Villain in Bond 26.
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Next James Bond Latest Odds
| Next James Bond | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Callum Turner | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Aaron Taylor-Johnson | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Theo James | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Jonathan Bailey | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Henry Cavill | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Harris Dickinson | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Callum Turner Tops The Market For 007 Role
With Daniel Craig officially out of the picture, Callum Turner has emerged as the bookies' 7/4 favourite to take on the tux and Walther PPK.
Best known for roles in Fantastic Beasts, The Capture, and Masters of the Air, Turner ticks the boxes: British, mid-30s, action-capable and just under-the-radar enough to grow into the role.
But Aaron Taylor-Johnson (7/2) remains a close second, having been long-rumoured for the part with alleged screen tests in the bag.
Theo James (9/2), Jonathan Bailey (5/1), and Henry Cavill (6/1) round out the top five all with solid fan campaigns behind them.
Retired Agent Theory Gathers Pace
While Brosnan himself dismissed the idea of reprising Bond as a lead, he didn’t rule out appearing in a mentor-style or legacy character role, perhaps as a retired agent or ex-MI6 operative connected to the new 007.
This isn’t without precedent.
Judi Dench famously bridged the Craig and Brosnan eras as "M" and there’s growing talk among fans of Brosnan’s Bond existing in a multiverse-style reboot.
| Pierce Brosnan to appear in Bond 26 | Odds* | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 4/1 | 20.0% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
What the expert says...
Who Will Play The Next Bond Villain?
Alongside the next Bond market, betting sites are also pricing up potential villains for the upcoming 26th film in the franchise.
Willem Dafoe and Mads Mikkelsen are both veteran bad guys, with Mikkelsen having previously appeared in the Bond universe (Casino Royale).
Giancarlo Esposito and Pedro Pascal offer global star power, while Zendaya would mark a modern, high-profile twist on the Bond villain trope.
| Next Bond Villain | Odds |
|---|---|
| Cillian Murphy | 5/1 |
| Willem Dafoe | 5/1 |
| Mads Mikkelsen | 5/1 |
| Giancarlo Esposito | 8/1 |
| John Malkovich | 8/1 |
| Zendaya | 8/1 |
| Pedro Pascal | 8/1 |
