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Next James Bond odds slashed on rising star gaining on Jack Lowden
Bookmakers have slashed Leo Suter's odds from 25/1 to 10/1 after a rush of bets, positioning him alongside Jack Lowden in the race to replace Daniel Craig. Meanwhile, casting reports suggest the search for the next 007 may be nearing its end.
With Daniel Craig's final two James Bond films airing across the weekend, attention has turned to who will succeed him in the iconic role. In betting markets, the race remains tight: Jacob Elordi (9/1) and Callum Turner (7/4) have both spent time at the top, but the latest to gain ground is Jack Lowden, currently at 6/4 with Coral. Now another candidate has seen his prospects improve sharply, with odds on Leo Suter slashed from 25/1 to 10/1 after a flurry of punter bets over the last 24 hours.
A Sudden Surge
The actor at the centre of the betting movement is Leo Suter, a 32-year-old star of Netflix's 'Vikings: Valhalla'. Coral's John Hill said: "Bond betting bombshell! Leo Suter has been backed to be the next 007, with punters sending his odds crashing from 25/l to 10/l. He's gone from outsider to one of the names to watch in the blink of an eye." The Daily Express, which reported the odds shift, speculated that Suter's progress may reflect advancing to the next round of auditions, though no official confirmation was cited.
Casting Reports and Industry Uncertainty
While the betting markets have moved, industry reports suggest the casting process is still in the early stages. According to The Times of India, scooper Daniel Richman tweeted that casting is in the final round and they "might have already found their guy." The same report noted that director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David T. Heyman have begun notifying actors who advanced to another round, with screen tests expected in August. However, that update is attributed to Richman alone, and Hollywood insider Matt Belloni said on his podcast 'The Town' that "even the new 007 producers don't know who the next Bond is just yet."
Producer Outlook
In a separate interview with Deadline, producer Amy Pascal offered an explanation for the secrecy: she revealed fans would be notified by the end of the year, it's a good bet. She added, "We are being really, really methodical," and acknowledged the scale of the task: "Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it's got to be something really different that is stirring and exciting and different."
Other Reported Links
Beyond the betting favourites, several other names have been linked with the role in coverage by both outlets: Callum Turner, best known for 'Masters of the Air', is a consistent mention, as are Jack Lowden, star of the spy series 'Slow Horses', Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The next Bond film will be the first produced under Amazon MGM Studios' creative control, and the franchise is reportedly set for a reboot after Craig's five-film era ended with 2021's 'No Time to Die'.
As the weekend screens Craig's last two movies—'Spectre' on ITV1 at 9:35pm today and 'No Time To Die' on Sunday at 8pm—the race to succeed him remains a mix of betting speculation, insider commentary, and official methodical signs.
How each outlet told it
Daily Express
Framing: Headline emphasizes odds movement for a rising star (Leo Suter) closing in on Jack Lowden, focusing on betting markets. — Urgent and market-driven, e.g., 'odds slashed,' 'heavily backed,' 'crashing from 25/1 to 10/1.'
Facts Included:
Daniel Craig's final two James Bond movies are on TV this weekend.
Jacob Elordi (9/1) and Callum Turner (7/4) have had turns at top spot; Jack Lowden currently at 6/4 with Coral.
Leo Suter's odds slashed from 25/1 to 10/1 after a flurry of bets in last 24 hours.
Leo Suter is a 32-year-old star of Netflix's 'Vikings: Valhalla'.
Coral’s John Hill said: 'Bond betting bombshell! Leo Suter has been heavily backed to be the next 007, with punters sending his odds crashing from 25/1 to 10/1.'
Matt Belloni said on his podcast The Town that even the new 007 producers don’t know who the next Bond is yet.
Spectre airs on ITV1 at 9:35pm tonight and No Time To Die at 8pm on Sunday.
Framing: Headline centers on Saoirse Ronan's desire to play a Bond villain, framing her as 'dead serious,' rather than on the casting search itself. — Lighthearted and entertaining, with a focus on celebrity news, e.g., 'If her dream were to become a reality' and 'prestigious lineup of Bond baddies.'
Facts Included:
Saoirse Ronan told Empire: 'I want to go dark' and 'I said that I wanted to be a Bond villain and I’m dead serious.'
Denis Villeneuve is set to direct an upcoming Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios, with Steven Knight penning the script.
Ronan's husband and father of her child, Jack Lowden, is among rumored contenders.
Ronan's comments on having a young female villain: 'I think it would be really interesting, having a young female villain. Especially for girls and women...'
List of Bond villains include Rami Malek, Christoph Waltz, Javier Bardem, Mads Mikkelsen in Daniel Craig era.
Actors floated: Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harris Dickinson, Jack Lowden.
Amazon struck a deal with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson to take full control in February 2025.
Casting director Debbie McWilliams said at Karlovy Vary: 'Part of his job description is licensed to kill. So you've got to think that he could pick a gun up and shoot you.'
McWilliams said Pierce Brosnan 'embodied a different side' but 'didn't quite have' a threat about him, while Craig 'changed that somewhat in that he was much tougher.'
Steven Knight told THR: 'I would literally be killed if I [said anything]. I can’t talk about it at all, apart from to say it’s wonderful.'
Framing: Headline emphasizes the search 'nears the finish line' and 'new 007 may have been found,' focusing on the conclusion of the process. — Informative and neutral, with emphasis on the unconfirmed nature of reports, e.g., 'may finally be approaching its conclusion' and 'remains speculation.'
Facts Included:
Industry insider Daniel Richtman posted on X: 'I hear they're in the final round of casting for James Bond and might have already found their guy.'
The claim has not been officially confirmed.
Denis Villeneuve is attached to helm, and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman were reportedly informing actors who advanced; screen tests expected in August.
Names linked: Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Turner and Lowden featured prominently in speculation and betting markets.
Craig's final outing was 'No Time to Die,' ending a run that began with 'Casino Royale' in 2006.
James Bond created by Ian Fleming; first novel 'Casino Royale' published in 1953; film franchise began with 'Dr. No' in 1962 with Sean Connery.
Actors who played Bond: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig; 25 official films.
Framing: Headline emphasizes that the next James Bond has 'already been chosen' and casting is in final stage, focusing on the selection process. — Speculative and excited, e.g., 'speculation mounting' and 'may have already been selected.'
Facts Included:
Daniel Richtman tweeted: 'I hear they're in the final round of casting for James Bond and might have already found their guy.'
Screen tests were expected to take place in August.
Names linked to the role: Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Betting markets have placed Turner and Lowden among leading contenders.
Producer Amy Pascal told Deadline: 'I would say the end of the year is a good bet. We are being really, really methodical.'
Pascal also said: 'Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it's got to be something really different that is stirring and exciting and different.'
Next Bond film is first under Amazon MGM Studios’ creative control.
Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct.
Craig concluded his five-film run with 2021's 'No Time to Die'.
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Status
ClaimDaniel Richtman tweeted: 'I hear they're in the final round of casting for James Bond and might have already found their guy.'
ClaimDirector Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman were reportedly informing actors who had advanced in the Bond casting process.
ClaimAmy Pascal said: 'Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it's got to be something really different that is stirring and exciting and different.'
ClaimCasting director Debbie McWilliams said at Karlovy Vary: 'Part of his job description is licensed to kill. So you've got to think that he could pick a gun up and shoot you.'
ClaimDebbie McWilliams said Pierce Brosnan embodied a different side of Bond but didn't quite have a threat about him, while Daniel Craig was much tougher.
ClaimSteven Knight told THR about the Bond script: 'I would literally be killed if I [said anything]. I can't talk about it at all, apart from to say it's wonderful.'
ClaimCoral's John Hill said: 'Bond betting bombshell! Leo Suter has been heavily backed to be the next 007, with punters sending his odds crashing from 25/1 to 10/1.'
ClaimActors who have played James Bond include Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig across 25 official films.