Names like Idris Elba and Henry Cavill have been floated for the next James Bond actor but a new contender with 2/1 betting odds would be even better.

However, that hasn’t swayed the crowd too much as of late, as Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s chances to become the next Commander Bond have been the hottest ticket at the moment. With Paul Mescal now seeming to challenge his spot, as well as the rest of the James Bond candidate pool, I think it’s time to take sides.

Next James Bond odds have been slashed on a rising star as he gains on frontrunner Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the bookies' race to be cast as the new 007.