Callum Turner is rapidly climbing the ranks as a potential successor to Daniel Craig as James Bond.
Turner Surges in Bond Betting Odds
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Callum Turner’s odds to become the next James Bond have substantially shortened, placing him as a strong contender behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
- Callum Turner’s odds for the next James Bond role have increased dramatically.
- aaron Taylor-Johnson remains the frontrunner,but Turner is gaining ground.
- Henry Cavill and Theo James are also still in contention.
- Dua Lipa is a favorite to record the next Bond theme song.
- Romance within the Bond franchise has historical precedent.
The actor,known for his role in the Fantastic Beasts franchise,is now positioned just behind long-time favorite Aaron Taylor-Johnson,34,whose odds stand at 8/11. Betting houses have slashed turner’s, 35, chances of taking on the iconic 007 role following a surge in wagers over the weekend.
Henry Cavill, 41, and Theo James, 40, are still considered candidates. Though, a major betting house confirmed that Turner’s odds have been significantly reduced in recent days. A spokesperson for the betting firm stated, “Callum Turner has been extremely popular in our James Bond bets during the weekend, which forced us to reduce his chances to replace Daniel Craig.”
A Powerful New Pairing?
With Turner’s potential casting and Dua Lipa, 29, also a favorite to perform the soundtrack for the upcoming Bond film, this couple could represent the future of the franchise. Lipa announced her relationship with Turner during the summer. Historically, performers like Billie Eilish, 22, and Adele, 36, have recorded Bond themes, and a candidate like Lipa has long been considered for such a role.
Despite the shift, the betting house continues to favor Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the leading candidate for 007. Turner follows closely with odds of 7/2, while Cavill and James are at 8/1. Other actors still in consideration include Harris Dickinson, 28, Tom Holland, 29, and Jacob Elordi, 27.
Bond franchise Romance Rekindled
The history of romance within the Bond franchise has also resurfaced with the buzz around Callum turner and Dua Lipa. Sean Connery, who passed away in 2020 at age 90, famously had an affair with Bond girl Jill St. John, 84, during the filming of Diamonds Are forever in 1971.He was also linked to another Bond girl, Luciana Paluzzi, 78.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has fueled speculation about his potential as the next 007. During a world premiere in London in June, when asked by a journalist what he was working on, he cryptically replied, “I can’t talk about that,” before being steered away by his entourage. Further adding to the rumors, in May, Taylor-johnson signed an endorsement deal with Omega, the long-time watch partner of james Bond.
It was previously reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson was the favored candidate of veteran James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, 64, even before Amazon acquired the franchise.
In earlier statements to a men’s magazine this year, taylor-Johnson commented, “I really do not correspond to saying anything.”
– The James Bond franchise began in 1962 with Sean Connery in Dr. No. Since then,seven actors have officially played 007.
