![]() ![]() That said, in August 2021, a source confirmed to Page Six that Page’s name was being bandied about by Bond producers, so there’s still some hope for anyone on Team Page. So it’s flattering, but it’s just a game.” It’s literally just a thing for people to talk about. ![]() Months later, asked again how he feels about the rumors, Page joked, "Yeah, it gets clicks.” He continued, "It’s got nothing to do with me-nothing to do with anything that has happened in any rooms or any meetings. I'm glad to be in such wonderful company of people who have the badge. "If you're a Brit, and you do something of any kind of renown that people regard well, then people start saying the 'B' word. "I think there might be an element of cultural translation to be done here," Page said on The Tonight Show. But if Page is your preferred horse in this race, don’t get your hopes up he insists that anything you’ve heard is just part of the Bond rumor mill. Rich Fury // Getty ImagesĪfter his breakout performance in Netflix’s Bridgerton, British heartthrob Page rose to meteoric fame, which meant that Bond rumors inevitably came knocking. Next year we’ll start thinking about the future.” Well guess what, it's 2023! So gather round, secret agents-let's check in on the search for the next James Bond. We want Daniel to have his time of celebration. In 2021, when asked if they’ve decided who might replace Daniel Craig, Broccoli replied, “Oh, God no. Unfortunately, answers may be a long time coming. ![]() Wilson, the longtime custodians of the Bond franchise, for answers about the character’s new direction. Now, with No Time to Die long behind us and the question increasingly more pressing, fans are looking to Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. (After all, if you’re a British heartthrob with a certain degree of notoriety, chances are you’re in the running for the role.) But where you fall in the taxonomy of Bond wannabes is bigger than just fan chatter-in fact, it’s the subject of an entire cottage industry of gamblers and betting houses, who have been gaming the odds on who will succeed Craig ever since he announced his departure. But the answer is far from obvious, and it’s an awfully crowded field of candidates. See Betfair's leading 10 names below, plus some of Tatler's extra picks for the the coolest candidates to have on your radar.With the sun finally set on Daniel Craig’s franchise-altering tenure as James Bond, fans of the storied spy franchise are clamoring to know who will be the next performer to step into 007’s stylish shoes. Lashana Lynch (who is playing Nomi, the first female 00 agent, in No Time To Die), rounds out the top 10 at odds of 6/1 (tied with Jack Lowden and Richard Madden) – with fans wondering if she could be set to become the first ever female Bond. Punters are making their guesses, with Betfair reporting that Tom Hardy is currently leading the pack as the 13/8 favourite, followed by Bridgerton's Regé-Jean Page, then Welsh heartthrob Luke Evans in the third spot. As the actor prepares to step down from the role, having starred in five Bond films since 2006, speculation is rife as to who will take up the 007 mantle next. Once the film does make its long-awaited debut, however, so too will Daniel Craig bid his final farewell to the franchise. After months – even years – of anticipation (thanks to repeated delays on account of the pandemic), No Time to Die is finally here.
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