{"id":283648,"date":"2025-11-14T09:26:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/283648\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T09:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:26:12","slug":"four-years-on-whos-most-likely-to-be-the-next-james-bond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/283648\/","title":{"rendered":"Four years on, who’s most likely to be the next James Bond?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jamie Weiss<\/a><\/p>\n

Just over four years ago, No Time to Die<\/a>, the twenty-fifth James Bond<\/a> film and Daniel Craig\u2019s<\/a> last as the famous fictional spy, made its premiere. Yesterday also marked the thirtieth anniversary of the premiere of GoldenEye, Pierce Brosnan\u2019s first outing as 007 and the start of the franchise\u2019s long association with Omega<\/a>, with Brosnan famously donning a gadget-filled Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in that film. And that got me wondering: who do the bookmakers currently tip to be the next Bond?<\/p>\n

Four years on, and we still don\u2019t have a clear answer on who\u2019s taking up the mantle. There\u2019s been plenty of speculation, though: as I reported back in May, Omega\u2019s signing of English actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a brand ambassador<\/a> seemed like an obvious sign that his confirmation as 007 was imminent. However, according to the most up-to-date odds from sports betting website VegasInsider<\/a>, Taylor-Johnson isn\u2019t currently the favourite.<\/p>\n

\"omegaL-R: Aaron Taylor-Johnson wearing the Omega Speedmaster Anniversary Series First Omega in Space<\/a>, and Taylor-Johnson at Omega\u2019s manufacture with Raynald Aeschlimann<\/a>, President and CEO of Omega.<\/p>\n

For years, VegasInsider has been tracking the next 007 odds from multiple bookmakers, creating an average of the most likely actors to follow in Daniel Craig\u2019s footsteps, and for the first time ever, Callum Turner has overtaken Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the #1 most likely next James Bond with odds of +262 (or an implied probability of 27.6%), says VegasInsider.<\/p>\n

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is in second place with odds of +280 (implied probability: 26.3%) to become the next 007, followed by Henry Cavill in third place (odds: +762, implied probability: 11.6%), Theo James in 4th place (odds: +964, implied probability: 9.4%) and Jack Lowden and Harris Dickinson are tied for 5th place to play James Bond with odds of +1534 (implied probability: 6.1%). In contrast, Eddie Redmayne \u2013 who has previously been speculated to be the next Bond and is also an Omega ambassador \u2013 has fallen out of the top 15 spots.<\/p>\n

\"callumCallum Turner, age 35, is best known for his appearances in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, a Harry Potter spin-off.<\/p>\n

\u201cCallum Turner has been a steady presence in the Bond betting odds for years,\u201d a VegasInsider spokesperson tells Time+Tide.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce considered an outside contender, he gradually worked his way into the top ten, and in recent months his momentum has only increased. Now, for the first time, he has overtaken Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the frontrunner to become the next 007 with odds of +262. Turner fits many of the qualities the producers are said to be seeking: he is British, his career is on the rise, and he isn\u2019t a household name yet. That relative freshness could work strongly in his favour, as the Bond team has often preferred an actor who can grow into the role rather than someone who arrives with an established persona.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AaronAaron Taylor-Johnson with a gold Omega Speedmaster<\/a> at the NYC screening of Kraven the Hunter (2024).<\/p>\n

\u201cStill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson remains a formidable competitor. Though he has slipped to second place, his odds remain strong at +280 and just behind Turner\u2019s. History suggests that this could be only a temporary dip \u2013 Taylor-Johnson has fallen from the top spot before, only to reclaim it weeks later. Over the past three years, he has proven the most consistent candidate, holding onto the #1 position for longer stretches than anyone else in the race,\u201d they continue.<\/p>\n

\"henryHenry Cavill\u2019s role as a Longines \u2018Ambassador of Elegance\u2019<\/a> means he\u2019s unlikely to be Bond, as he\u2019d have to wear an Omega.<\/p>\n

\u201cMeanwhile, Henry Cavill continues to hold the third spot to become the next Bond with odds of +762 despite being outside the rumoured age range that the producers are targeting. At 42, he is older than some reports suggest they want, but fan enthusiasm for him remains high. It is also worth remembering that Daniel Craig was in his late 30s when he debuted in Casino Royale, and the rumoured criteria for the next Bond seem to shift quite often, so the age requirement might not be set in stone. Since the casting is allegedly set to start in 2026, the James Bond race remains wide open,\u201d VegasInsider concludes.<\/p>\n

My two cents? As much as I think Cavill would make a great Bond, I think it\u2019s improbable: as we\u2019ve previously discussed here at T+T, Cavill being signed as a Longines ambassador<\/a> almost certainly precludes him from the role (this is why understanding the watch industry is important!) Turner kind of makes sense, but then, why hasn\u2019t Omega signed him as an ambassador, too? I still think Taylor-Johnson is the most likely candidate. What I do know for certain is this: whoever becomes Bond will have a cool Omega watch on their wrist, which hopefully we enthusiasts will be able to acquire.<\/p>\n

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!<\/p>\n

Jamie and the Time+Tide Team<\/p>\n

Watch meme of the week: game over<\/p>\n

This makes me want a pizza watch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wrist shot of the week: Chopard synchronicity<\/p>\n

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Check out this Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP TT<\/a> being paired with a Chopard Ice Cube bracelet and ring that I spotted on the wrists of Chopard\u2019s new Asia-Pacific Managing Director, Pierre-Ettore Millereau \u2013 I love the synchronicity of all those faceted surfaces, between the Alpine Eagle\u2019s centre links and the Ice Cube pattern.<\/p>\n

Time+Tide Shop pick of the week: Mido Multifort TV Big Date S01E02<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t touch that dial: Mido has returned with a Season One Episode 2 limited edition version of its Multifort TV Big Date. This model takes the \u2018TV\u2019 part of its name quite literally, swapping out the vertically brushed dial pattern standard to the collection for a multi-coloured, multi-textured dial that evokes a TV test card, also adding in a \u201cpixel noise\u201d effect. It\u2019s a slightly different pattern to last year\u2019s version, but the bigger change is that it now has a satin grey PVD case and matching bracelet, which is a finish we haven\u2019t seen in the Multifort TV Big Date collection before. It also comes with two additional rubber straps \u2013 one in blue and one in yellow. Read Tom\u2019s full review here.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mido Multifort TV Big Date S01E02 is available now from the Time+Tide Shop<\/a>.\u00a0Price: A$2,175<\/p>\n

Our favourite Time+Tide coverage of the week
\nPietro\u2019s report from Geneva\u2019s November 2025 auctions: from record breakers to hidden gems<\/p>\n

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Geneva during the auction season is a different beast \u2013 and the traditional watch press, usually in town for new watch fairs or events, is somehow less present (although our dashing European correspondent Pietro was there!), leaving space to vintage dealers and collectors. It is the time when they own the watch capital of the world, rivalling each other in knowledge, and are always happy to share their experience or their latest acquisition. It goes without saying, but the expectations were especially high for this weekend, with major auctions from the likes of Phillips, Sotheby\u2019s, Christie\u2019s and Antiquorum\u2026 Read Pietro\u2019s full report (complete with exclusive photos of some of the hottest lots) here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Will the third time be the charm for a revived Universal Gen\u00e8ve?<\/p>\n

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In the nearly two years since\u00a0Breitling announced their acquisition of the historical name<\/a>, Universal Gen\u00e8ve has been drip-feeding details about its comeback: a new website with in-depth storytelling<\/a>, interviews by Georges Kern, a 2026 release date\u2026 The big-ticket items, however, were the two watch releases. First, a trio of piece unique Polerouters for the model\u2019s 70th anniversary, and just last week, a reimagined collection of Nina Rindt Compaxes. Having unveiled these \u201cnew\u201d models, I think we\u2019ve seen what there is to see from the brand in terms of watches before the eventual revival this time next year \u2013 so, what do we\u00a0want\u00a0in 2026, and will it align with what we\u2019re likely to see? Our resident UG superfan Borna shares his thoughts here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Are Tudor watch movements in-house? What is Kenissi? Andrew explains all<\/p>\n

What actually is an in-house movement? What is a manufacture calibre? What is the difference between an in-house calibre and a manufacture calibre, and what, then, does Tudor use? In this video, Andrew explores the nuanced distinction between \u201cin-house\u201d and \u201cmanufacture\u201d movements in the context of Tudor, a fan-favourite watch brand that collaborates closely with the movement maker it founded, Kenissi<\/a>. Tudor\u2019s approach challenges traditional watchmaking labels by emphasising performance and value over terminology\u2026 But it\u2019s worth explaining those nuances, so that\u2019s what we\u2019ve done<\/a>. Watch our video on YouTube above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jamie Weiss Just over four years ago, No Time to Die, the twenty-fifth James Bond film and Daniel…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":283649,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[64,63,134,344],"class_list":{"0":"post-283648","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-movies","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-movies"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283648"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283648\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/283649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=283648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=283648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}