Tom Hardy has been a James Bond favorite for some time, with the actor’s odds recently jumping to a healthy 8/1, an improvement from this time last year.
Hardy is also much older than actors usually are when they first enter the martini-swigging world of Bond.
Following the recent rumor that Mad Max: Fury Road star, Tom Hardy, will be taking over from Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming’s 007, bookies have suspended betting on the next James Bond market, with Hardy now the bookies’ favourite.
He has also been a top choice of Bond fans alongside the likes of Idris Elba and Outlander star Sam Heughan.