Michelle Keegan is said to be among the favourites to be the next 'Bond girl,' amid speculation swirling about the potential cast of the next film in the James Bond series.
The actor, 36 - who rose to fame on Coronation Street before starring in shows like Brassic - has been mentioned as a potential cast member for weeks. Her husband Mark Wright even teased over the speculation just last month.
She's now said to be the second favourite to star alongside the film series' next lead. It's teased that she could follow in the footsteps of actors like Ursula Andress, Michelle Yeoh, Halle Berry and more recently Léa Seydoux, who have all played companions of the secret agent in the franchise.
According to Gambling.com, it's analysis of betting odds has found that Michelle is one of the favourites to land a role in the next film, which is set to be the first since Daniel Craig's departure. She's said to be behind Jodie Comer, best known for starring in the BBC's Killing Eve, in the odds.
Michelle Keegan is said to be among the favourites to appear in the next James Bond film (Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock)
She's understood to be behind Jodie Comer in the odds for the role of the secret agent's companion (Anthony Harvey/REX/Shutterstock)The outlet's entertainment commentator James Leyfield reports that Jodie has odds of 6/4 but she "faces increased competition" from Michelle. The latter is said to have gone from third favourite at 5/2 to second favourite, with odds of 7/4, in just weeks after her role on Netflix's Fool Me Once.
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Kaya Scodelario, 32, is listed as the third favourite at the moment with odds of 5/2. She's among the cast of the streaming platform's newly launched series the Gentlemen, with her previous credits having included shows like Skins.
According to the analysis, other potential candidates for a role include Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney, Bridgerton cast member Phoebe Dynevor and Meg Bellamy, who portrayed Kate Middleton in the sixth season of the Crown. Dua Lipa, Jenna Ortega and Saoirse Ronan are also named in the odds.
The speculation comes amid rumours that Aaron Taylor-Johnson (pictured) has be offered the lead role following Daniel Craig's departure from the film series (Getty Images)The speculation comes following reports this week that Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 33, has been offered the role of James Bond in the next film. A source told the Sun that a "formal offer is on the table" but that's since been dismissed. A source told the BBC that there is "no truth in the rumours".
Aaron has been among the names mentioned in relation to the role for months. Others suggested as replacements for Daniel, who appeared as the character in five films, include Superman actor Henry Cavill and Bridgerton's Regé-Jean Page.
Luther star Idris Elba, who had been among the favourites to take over the role, previously suggested that he wouldn't take up the job. More recently, the White Lotus' Theo James also dismissed the idea of playing the character on-screen.
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