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- Peter Dinklage is 9/4 favourite to play the next Bond Villain.
- Barry Keoghan (5/2) and Ben Affleck (11/4) are close in the betting.
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson (4/6) still leads the next Bond market.
Attention Turns to James Bond Casting
The next instalment of the James Bond franchise is set to be directed by Denis Villeneuve, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Dune and Blade Runner 2049.
While Villeneuveās appointment has been confirmed, no announcements have yet been made about casting for the new 007 or his adversary.
With filming details still under wraps, speculation has turned to betting markets where betting sites continue to price up both the next Bond Villain and the next James Bond.
Betfred have a new favourite in the market for the next Bond Villain with Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage leading the way in the betting odds for the role.
It's unclear how the film will even setup, so it's fair to say that the market is wide open for the Villain slot with no clue on where it will be filmed or even the premise.
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Next James Bond Villain Odds
| Next Bond Villain | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Dinklage | 9/4 | 30.8% |
| Barry Keoghan | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Ben Affleck | 11/4 | 26.7% |
| Dwayne Johnson | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Jake Gyllenhaal | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Richard E Grant | 9/2 | 18.2% |
Leading Contenders
Peter Dinklage has emerged as the new market leader at 9/4. The Game of Thrones star has long been admired for his commanding presence on screen, and bookmakers now see him as the most likely option to step into the role of Bondās next great adversary.
Close behind is Barry Keoghan at 5/2, another actor with a reputation for unsettling and layered performances.
His recent appearances in The Batman and The Banshees of Inisherin have demonstrated his versatility and punters clearly believe he has the right blend of intensity and unpredictability to fit the Bond mould.
Ben Affleck sits just behind them at 11/4. The Hollywood A-listerās inclusion in the betting reflects both his star power and his darker turns in films such as Gone Girl.
While perhaps less likely than Dinklage or Keoghan, Affleck would certainly bring global attention to the franchise.
Next James Bond Odds
While attention is fixed on the villain, bookmakers also continue to price up who will take on the role of James Bond himself.
| Next James Bond | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Taylor-Johnson | 4/6 | 60.0% |
| Callum Turner | 9/4 | 30.8% |
| Henry Cavill | 11/4 | 26.7% |
| Jack Lowden | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Theo James | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Aaron Taylor-Johnson remains the odds-on favourite at 4/6 after positive reports from screen tests.
Callum Turner and Henry Cavill are the main challengers, while Jack Lowden and Theo James sit further back at 8/1 apiece.
Where To Bet on the Next Bond Villain
Specials like the Next Bond Villain are a staple on UK betting sites, giving fans the chance to predict who will take on one of cinemaās most iconic roles.
For broader coverage of Bond markets and entertainment specials, check our guide to the best entertainment betting sites.
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