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Tom Hardy could replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond, according to new reports.
The 43-year-old actor has been a bookie favorite to become the next 007 in recent years, and rumors have circulated that he will step into Craig’s shoes after his fifth and final film, No Time To Die.
The Vulcan Reporter reports they heard in June that Hardy had been offered the iconic role after a successful audition, while the star’s betting odds have now been cut in half.
Name Bond: Tom Hardy could replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond, according to new reports (pictured from 2015)
The publication reports that the producers had planned to introduce Tom as the 10th James Bond in November, the same month No Time To Die was due to release.
However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Vulcan Reporter claims that the announcement will be made later this year or early 2021.
Meanwhile, the sportsbooks have drastically lowered The Peaky Blinders star’s odds from 8/1 to just 4/5 in the last 24 hours after a series of bets.
Agent: The 43-year-old actor has been one of the bookies’ favorites to become the next 007 in recent years, and rumors have circulated that he will be taking Daniel’s place (pictured).
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “A flurry of betting over the last 24 hours suggests the cat is out of the bag and it is Tom Hardy who will soon replace Daniel Craig as 007.”
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Tom and EON Productions for comment.
The Taboo star has made no secret of his desire to be the next 007, but has previously refused to discuss the role for fear of being blacklisted.
Speaking to the Daily Beast, the heartthrob admitted: ‘If I mention it, he’s gone.
‘You know, there’s a saying among us in the acting fraternity, and in my peer group fellowship, that if you talk about it, you’re automatically out of the race.
The next Bond? The Vulcan Reporter reports that they heard in June that Hardy had been offered the iconic role after a successful audition (pictured from 2018).
‘So I can’t comment on that!’
However, Tom was happy to support Inception director Christopher Nolan, who has revealed that he would be interested in taking over the franchise.
‘Oh wow Chris would be awesome!’ Tom said effusively. ‘Wow, that would be great. That would be great ‘.
The search for a new Bond began in 2016 when Daniel, 50, admitted that he had “ outgrown ” after being cast for the role from Casino Royale in 2006.
“… I’d rather break this glass and cut my wrists,” he told TimeOut when asked if he would make another Bond movie.
‘Not right now. No way. It’s okay. I got over it at this point. We’re done. All I want to do is move on. ‘
Since the speculation began, players like James Norton, Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba and even retired footballer David Beckham have been mentioned as possible replacements.
Exciting: Daniel looks smooth as James Bond in a new action-packed poster for No Time To Die, which was released on Wednesday.
The 25th film in the franchise finds Bond after he left active duty and enjoys a quiet life in Jamaica when his old friend Felix Leiter, played by Jeffrey Wright, from the CIA shows up asking for help.
Leaving his seemingly happy life with Madeleine (Lea Seydoux), Bond returns to the field to confront Safin, who is armed with dangerous new technology that could shock the world.
In June it was confirmed that the anticipated film’s release date had been moved forward two weeks and will open in the UK on November 12 and in the US on November 20.
The film, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, was originally slated for an April release, but was delayed to November 25 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, then moved forward to November 8 before the most recent change. .
Say Goodbye: The search for a new Bond began in 2016 when Daniel, 50, admitted that he had ‘gotten over it’ after being cast in the role from Casino Royale in 2006.
