Next month it can have been two years since No Time To Die premiered, concluding Daniel Craig’s report 15 years as James Bond.

Even earlier than his remaining 007 film was green-lit followers had been speculating over who his substitute could be.

In current months the likes of Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill have been the frontrunners within the bookies’ odds, which needs to be taken with a pinch of salt.

However, most just lately one other star has leapfrogged over them and others to be their new frontrunner.

In reality, this star is answerable for 80 per cent of all bets available in the market, in accordance with Star Sports.

Luke Tarr, Head of PR at Star Sports, mentioned: “The search for the next James Bond seems to be a slow and thorough process, but one actor stands out as the name on everyone’s lips in our betting.

“It’s Happy Valley star James Norton who has been by far the most popular selection for our punters, attracting 80% of all bets in the market and subsequently shortening from 10/1 to 5/2.

“Damson Idris is also amongst the favourites for the role, hovering just behind Norton’s odds at 11/4, whilst Aaron Taylor-Johnson (3/1), Henry Cavill (9/2), and Rege-Jean Payne (5/1) are likewise in contention.”

Norton, 38, additionally triggered a stir just lately when noticed chatting to Craig within the Royal field on the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles remaining final month.

Also within the bookies’ race is Paapa Essiedu on 10/1 adopted by each Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy on 12/1.

Given the continuing joint Hollywood writers and actors’ strike, it might be some time earlier than EON Productions announce their new Bond.