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Bookies are convinced they know who will be the next James Bond as a rush of bets are placed on a British actor to replace Daniel Craig


Betting agents are convinced they know who will be the next James Bond as a rush of bets have been placed on a British actor.

Now, with appalling reviews and worse box office for former Bond fave Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Kraven, he is edging ahead in the race to be the next 007. Josh is fast becoming one of Hollywood's most sought-after leading men and is one of several actors, including Paul Mescal, who have sprung to fame for portraying more nuanced sides of masculinity. Variety asked Daniel and his Queer co-star Drew Starkey: 'If you were to pass the James Bond torch, who would you love to see play him?'

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