A BRITISH rising star has become an unexpected new frontrunner to play James Bond as the race to be the new 007 heats up.
Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig in the iconic role has been heating up, and fans all have their own theories.
British actor Aaron Pierre, 31, is now emerging as a frontrunner for the iconic role.
And industry insiders and bookmakers are taking serious notice of the new contender.
Following a leak by industry insider Daniel Ritchman, it has been revealed Aaron is in talks for the role reported GBNews.
Aaron is best known for his performances in The Underground Railroad, Rebel Ridge, and Disney’s upcoming Mufasa: The Lion King.
And rising betting odds are putting the young actor firmly in the frame for the coveted spot.
Bookmakers now have Aaron gaining ground, as his odds narrow to place him alongside all the familiar contenders.
Currently, Theo James leads the pack with odds of 5/2 followed by Henry Cavill at 3/1 and Jack Lowden at 4/1.
While, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, a huge favourite, has fallen to 5/1.
Aaron, 34, fuelled rumours he’d bagged the role after signing a deal with Omega – the brand of watch the 007 spy wears.
Omega has been supplying timepieces to the iconic literary and movie character since the release of 1995 flick, Golden Eye.
The Sun told last year how Aaron had been offered the job – with insiders saying at the time Eon Productions were keen to snap him up.
Despite that, still at the top is fellow Brit hunk Theo who fans are convinced will lead the race to victory.
Meanwhile, Peaky Blinders actor Cillian Murphy is a current favourite to be named as the next 007 baddie.
It’s also been confirmed that Bond will still be a British man despite being sold to “woke” Hollywood streaming site Amazon.
Timeline of James Bond actors
Over the years there have been seven actors who have played 007.
The first ever James Bond film was in 1962, and this is who has played the lead role over the years:
Sean Connery – The late star was the first ever actor to play Bond, and reprised the role for seven movies. George Lazenby – The star only played Bond once, but was the youngest actor to ever play the spy. Roger Moore – The late movie star spent 12 years making seven films in the famous franchise. Timothy Dalton – The smooth actor took over from Roger Moore and appeared in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill. Pierce Brosnan – The handsome star played Bond for four movies from 1995 to 2002. Daniel Craig – The British star was the first blonde James Bond and the sixth actor to win the role in 2005.Before giving up ownership of the popular film franchise, 007’s stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson insisted the spy would retain his nationality and gender.
Barbara, who took over the Bond brand from company Eon Productions alongside Mr Wilson in 1995, made the arrangement before she agreed to sell the rights to Amazon in a £770million deal.
Insiders have hit back at fears the streaming giant – owned by Jeff Bezos – will turn Bond “woke”.
An insider told the Mail on Sunday: “Amazon is committed to keeping the spirit of Bond alive and that means he has to be British or from the Commonwealth – and he has to be male.”
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