Trending celebrity couple tipped for double Bond duty
British actor Turner, who's best known for his roles in the Fantastic Beasts franchise as well as the indie film Green Room alongside Sir Patrick Stewart, has seen his odds to be the next 007 shoot up in recent weeks, with Ladbrokes sharing their top five contenders.
Having been the 10th favourite to snag the role (at 14/1), the 35-year-old is now sitting as the joint second favourite at 5/1 (alongside Theo James), just behind Aaron Taylor Johnson at 7/4. Jack Lowden, Tom Holland and Harris Dickinson also range from 6/1-8/1 in the bookies. Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Pic: Samir Hussein/WireImage
Speaking on the shift in popularity, Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'A significant number of our punters feel that Callum Turner would make a good Bond, and this latest odds cut suggests that some producers might share their thoughts.'
Turner's partner Dua is also looking likely to be contributing to the franchise in her own way, with the 29-year-old singer being tipped to perform the title track for the next instalment.
Lipa would follow in the footsteps of Adele, Billie Eilish and Sam Smith, all of whom won Oscars for their Bond tunes. Callum Turner and Dua Lipa Pic: Michael Loccisano/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images
Spokesperson for William Hill betting, Lee Phelps, shared: 'Speculation is mounting around the new James Bond film, and we have seen support for couple Dua Lipa and Callum Turner to both be involved in the next movie.
'Dua Lipa has already proven her credentials on the big screen and in the studio, so it's no surprise to see her odds shorten to 15/8 to follow the likes of Adele and Billie Eilish by singing the next iconic Bond theme.
'As a duo, they're now just 12/1 to both feature in the film in these respective roles, which would mark a bold and modern new direction for the franchise.'
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