Theo James dons an all-black ensemble while attending the RH Paris launch, sparking speculation that he could be the next James Bond, given his current top odds.
In a surprising turn of events, British actor Theo James has surged ahead of other contenders to become the bookies' favourite to step into the iconic role of James Bond. According to the latest odds, James stands at 5/4, surpassing the likes of Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and James Norton.
The legendary character of James Bond was first brought to life by Sean Connery in the 1962 film, Dr. No. Since then, the franchise has seen several talented actors don the tuxedo, most recently Daniel Craig.
As filming bans are imposed in Central London next year, producers are considering new locations for the upcoming Bond movie. One such location under consideration is Liverpool, a city well-known for its appearance in films such as The Batman, Captain America, and Harry Potter. According to reports, Amazon bosses are currently considering Liverpool as a potential setting for the new film, with The Sun suggesting it is a frontrunner.
However, the story of the new Bond movie is predicted to be a 'straight up' reboot, with no explanation of how the special agent is still alive, no multiverse of Bonds, and no attempt to go back to the 1960s for a vintage Bond.
At a recent event in Paris, Theo James attended the RH Paris opening event on the Champs Elysees, wearing a sleek black suit, a black shirt, classic black loafers, and gold metal frame sunglasses. He was joined by other celebrities such as Zoe SaldanΜa, who wore a red checked coat, a checked blouse, and a green velvet skirt, and Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi, who opted for a simple black top and white jeans, respectively.
Meanwhile, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has surged back up the bookies' lists for the James Bond role after signing a deal with Omega, the official watch provider of Bond. Pierce Brosnan endorsed Aaron for the role during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross show last month.
As for the Bond girl in the next James Bond production, the current main favourites are Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, and Ariana Grande. Producers are reportedly very impressed by Ariana Grande's previous work.
The new Bond movie is expected to be released at the end of next year or in 2027. As the anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the official announcement of the next James Bond.
