The ‘Poldark’ star has overtaken Tom Hiddleston and Idris Elba as the bookie’s favourite to take the role.
‘Poldark’ star Aidan Turner has become the bookie’s new hot favourite to take over the role of James Bond after a big weekend of betting. With big money coming in on Turner, bookies are predicting that the new 007 will be announced soon, even though Daniel Craig hasn't confirmed he’s stepping down from the role.
Aidan Turner is tipped to be the next Bond.
Bookies Ladbrokes have reported that Turner is now the 1-2 favourite to be cast, taking over Tom Hiddleston who now has 2-1 odds, followed by Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, Henry Cavill and Damian Lewis.
More: Aidan Turner To Keep His Shirt On For 'Poldark' Series Two
"Money talks, and it's the Poldark man that punters want as their next Bond,” Ladbrokes spokesman Jessica Bridge told The Mirror. "Turner's been shaking and stirring the betting for the last week and it's not a huge surprise to see he's been backed into odds-on."
However even if fans do want Turner, it won’t make a difference, according to Spectre and Skyfall director Sam Mendes. Speaking at Hay Festival last week, Mendes said: “There’s this constant debate about who’s going to be the next Bond.
“The truth is - and here’s the headline: it’s not a democracy. I can guarantee whatever happens with it, it will not be what you expect. It’s not the X Factor, it’s not the EU referendum, it’s not a public vote.
More: Daniel Craig Reportedly Turned Down £68 Million To Star In Next Two Bond Films
“Barbara Broccoli chooses who’s going to be the next Bond: end of story,” he added. “That’s what she’s been brilliant at, and that’s how it’ll survive. It’s not a public vote, and I think we’re in an age where everything is deemed voteable on. Some things just aren’t and it’s better that way.”
Explore the life of one of the world's greatest visionary artists, Vincent Van Gogh, in...
Peter Jackson's expanded take on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit comes to a conclusion in a...
The Lonely Mountain has been reclaimed from the dragon Smaug. The dwarves of Thorin Oakenshield...
Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf and the mini-army of dwarves led by Thorin are facing an evermore...
With wittier action and a few more sharply defined characters, this second episode in Peter...
Bilbo Baggins has narrowly escaped several deadly confrontations with the likes of trolls, stone giants...
Fans of Cassandra Clare's book series won't mind that this film is overcrowded and chaotic,...
Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf and their company thirteen dwarves have managed to leave the Misty Mountains...
Clary Fray has been made to live as a normal girl all her life with...
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit, who lives a quiet life in The Shire. His peace...