Next James Bond Director Odds: McQueen Leads Market as Cuaron Rumours Not Backed by Bookies

Steve McQueen is 2/1 favourite to direct the next James Bond film, with Alfonso Cuaron not even priced. See full odds on the director market and latest frontrunners to play 007.
Next James Bond Director Odds: McQueen Leads Market as Cuaron Rumours Not Backed by Bookies
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  • Steve McQueen is 2/1 favourite to direct the next James Bond film.
  • Alfonso Cuaron is not currently listed in the market despite strong industry rumours.
  • Bookmakers continue to back Theo James (6/4) as favourite to become the next 007.

Steve McQueen Tops Market for Next Bond Director

As speculation ramps up over the future of the James Bond franchise, the next director market is heating up and Steve McQueen has emerged as the 2/1 favourite with Paddy Power.

McQueen, known for 12 Years a Slave and Widows, has long been admired for his bold visual style and emotional depth which are qualities the Bond producers may be targeting in the next creative reboot of the series.

Notably absent from the market is Alfonso Cuaron, despite recent reports linking the Oscar-winning Gravity director with the franchise’s next chapter.

The latest market gives an implied probability of 33.3% that McQueen is chosen as the next Bond director with UK Betting Sites putting up a close market.

Next James Bond DirectorOddsProbability
Steve McQueen
2/133.3%
Denis Villeneuve
10/323.1%
Christopher Nolan
4/120.0%
Danny Boyle
9/218.2%
Edward Berger
7/112.5%
Philip Barantini
7/112.5%
What the expert says...
Steve McQueen feels like the kind of bold directorial choice that could steer Bond into a more grounded and socially aware direction. But with Cuaron not even listed, there’s room for surprises.

Jake Ashton - Entertainment Betting Expert - OLBG.com

Cuaron Snub Raises Eyebrows

Despite strong rumours this week from industry insiders, Cuaron does not appear in the current market. 

That may suggest that talks are premature or that bookies are holding off until firmer details emerge.

Previous front-runners like Danny Boyle and Christopher Nolan continue to feature, though their odds have drifted over time. 

Denis Villeneuve, fresh off the Dune franchise, remains in close contention at 10/3.

Next Bond Market Still Led by Theo James

While director speculation builds, the Next James Bond odds remain relatively stable. 

Theo James is 6/4 favourite to replace Daniel Craig, with Henry Cavill (4/1) and Louis Partridge (11/2) chasing.

Next James BondOddsProbability
Theo James
6/440.0%
Henry Cavill
4/120.0%
Louis Partridge
11/215.4%
Jack Lowden
7/112.5%
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
7/112.5%

Where to Bet on the Next Bond Film

Markets for both Next Bond Director and Next James Bond are available at top betting sites, including Paddy Power

With news swirling weekly, expect odds to shift fast.

Be sure to check out the latest free bets and visit our best entertainment betting sites guide for other movie and TV markets.

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