Who will be the new James Bond? Bookies slash odds on War & Peace star James Norton
Tom Hardy and Damian Lewis are also in contention for the prestigious role
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.There’s a new contender for the prestigious titular role in the James Bond series, according to the bookies.
While fans have been holding out for the likes of Idris Elba, Tom Hardy and Henry Cavil to replace Daniel Craig as 007, War & Peace star James Norton’s name has been thrown into the ring.
Paddy Power slashed the odds on the actor becoming the next James Bond from rank outsider to 18/1 (via Metro).
Odds are still in the Mad Max star Hardy's favour (6/5), yet Damian Lewis (7/4) is close behind.
Norton starred as Prince Andrei Nikolayevich Bolkonsky in the BBC’s adaptation of the Russian epic War & Peace alongside the Lily James and Paul Dano.
He previously appeared in the shows Happy Valley and Grantchester, as well as starring in the film Mr. Turner.
Fellow BBC drama actor Aiden Turner, who is currently working on season two of the acclaimed adaptation of Winston Graham’s Poldark novels, is also believed to be in contention to play Bond.
Bookies are also offering odds on ex-Take That star Robbie William and comedian Alan Carr, both of whom stand at 250/1. Read who we think should be in contention to play Bond, here.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments