The actor, who is engaged to singer Dua Lipa, is now the bookmakers’ top pick to take on the iconic part, which has remained open since Daniel Craig departed in 2021.
Names such as Aaron Taylor Johnson, Theo James, James Norton and Line of Duty’s Martin Compston are still being talked about, but the Eternity star is beginning to move ahead of the rest.
Henry Cavill, Anthony Boyle, Harris Dickinson, Jack Lowden and James Norton have also been mentioned in connection with the role.
Regé Jean Page has recently resurfaced after spending several months away from the public eye.
Director Denis Villeneuve has been widely cited as saying that he is seeking three key qualities for the next 007: someone male, someone British and someone who is not already a major star.
Following a wave of betting over the past day, Coral bookmakers have cut the British actor’s odds to seven to four for the role.
“We have been knocked over with support for Callum Turner in our ‘next James Bond’ betting over the past 24 hours. The British actor is now the red hot favourite for the role,” Coral’s John Hill told Metro.
The future direction of the Bond franchise has been unclear since Amazon MGM Studios took ownership of the series.
While speaking at GQ Men of the Year, former 007 actor Pierce Brosnan dismissed any speculation that he might return as Bond.
“Of course, people ask about Bond, ‘would you?’ and whatever, but that is another man’s job,” he said.
