Callum Turner became the favorite to replace Daniel Craig, according to British media outlets and betting agencies
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The race to determine who will be the next James Bond has gained momentum again, and Prime Video already appears to have a strong favorite. After Daniel Craig's farewell in 2021, the saga entered a period of reinvention, and now an unexpected name has taken the lead.
For months, actors such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Idris Elba, and James Norton were mentioned. However, according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter and the main betting houses in the United Kingdom, Callum Turner has moved decisively into first place.
Callum Turner
Who is Callum Turner, the actor who became the favorite
Turner, known for his recent work alongside Elizabeth Olsen in Eternity, made an unexpected leap: his betting odds dropped from 5-2 to 7-4 (from 5-2 to 7-4) in just 24 hours. John Hill, spokesperson for Coral, explained that the support for the British actor was "overwhelming" and that today he is the strongest candidate to don the 007 tuxedo.
Trailing behind him are Taylor-Johnson and Theo James with odds of 3-1 (3-1), while Henry Cavill, a perennial fan favorite, remains further behind at 6-1 (6-1). Other names such as Anthony Boyle, Harris Dickinson, Jack Lowden, and James Norton also remain on the list, although without real chances.
A new era for the Bond universe
The script will be in the hands of Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, and the first choice for director would be Denis Villeneuve, responsible for Dune.
Cillian Murphy y Steven Knight
In addition, heavyweight names such as David Heyman (producer of Harry Potter) and Amy Pascal (the Spider-Man saga) are joining the project.
Amazon's key role in the new era
Amazon signed a historic agreement this year with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the longtime stewards of the character, to take control of the franchise's future. This marks a deep renewal of the universe of cinema's most famous spy.
