Hollywood A-lister revealed as fans' most popular choice for Bond role – but odds are against him
Speculation is now rife that the 42-year-old Jersey-born star is "so suited to playing James Bond that he couldn't possibly get the role."
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Even though Superman actor Henry Cavill has scooped the most public support to replace Daniel Craig as the Secret Service agent, based on the number of bets placed, he is only ranked with odds of 10/1 with the bookies.
Instead, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is a firm favourite to be stepping into Bond 's shoes, with market favourite odds of 11/8.
Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes told The Sun of the situation and said: 'It feels like being so suited to playing James Bond that he couldn't possibly get the role is the only thing keeping Henry Cavill from being hired.
"But punters aren't letting that stop them from backing the former Man of Steel to become the man with a licence to kill."
He is one of a host of Brit actors who are tipped to .
The Marvel movie star, 34, has signed 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.
Henry Cavill's James Bond audition tape leaks online as it's revealed how close he was to getting legendary 007 part
Aaron has joined the firm's roster of global ambassadors, with a promotional image showing the Kick-Ass and Avengers movie star staring into a cabinet filled with the classy wrist-watches.
The Sun exclusively told how Aaron had been formally offered the role of the Brit spy last year.
This came after we first reported the Marvel movie star had emerged as a surprise frontrunner three years ago.
In 2022, The Sun revealed that Aaron was in the running for the job after secretly screen testing for Bond movie supremo Barbara Broccoli at Pinewood Studios.
A source previously told us: ' Bond is Aaron's job, should he wish to accept it."
Recently, we reported how "die hard" James Bond fan Denis Villeneuve had been appointed director ahead of the new movie.
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