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- Jack Lowden has moved into favourite to be the next James Bond, with betting sites shortening his odds to 6/4 following comments from broadcaster Richard Osman.
- Osman discussed Lowden on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, saying he is "definitely" under serious consideration by the decision-makers behind the next film.
- Long-time favourite Callum Turner remains close behind at 7/4
Lowden Moves Into Favourite After Osman Comments
Bookmakers have reacted to fresh comments from broadcaster Richard Osman by shortening Jack Lowden's odds to become the new favourite to be the next James Bond.
Lowden's rise up the market with Ladbrokes comes after Osman discussed the actor on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, telling listeners he is "definitely" under serious consideration by the decision-makers working on casting the next 007.
He now sits ahead of Callum Turner, who had held favouritism for a considerable stretch before this latest development, in what remains a competitive race for one of British cinema's most coveted roles.
The next Bond debate has been running for what feels like years now, with fans, critics and the betting sites all trying to second-guess a decision that's ultimately being made behind closed doors.
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Lowden Edges Ahead Of Long-Time Favourite Turner
| Actor | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Lowden | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Callum Turner | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Jacob Elordi | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Henry Cavill | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Jack O'Connell | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Josh O'Connor | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Lowden's implied probability of 40% puts him narrowly ahead of Turner's 36.4%, a gap of less than four points that shows just how tight this remains at the top.
It's a notable shift given how long Turner has been installed as the clear favourite, and it underlines how much weight the market is placing on Osman's comments.
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Rest of the Field
Further down the field, Jacob Elordi sits alone in third at 9/1, while Henry Cavill, Jack O'Connell and Josh O'Connor are all tied at 10/1.
Both O'Connell and O'Connor bring genuine critical acclaim to a role that has always demanded more than just star power.
It wouldn't take much - a single well-placed comment or report - to see any one of them close the gap on the leaders in the way Lowden has just managed to do.
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Where To Bet On The Next James Bond
For those looking to get involved in the market, Ladbrokes is currently offering competitive prices on who will be the next James Bond, and you can find out more via the Ladbrokes review on OLBG.
As with any casting speculation, odds on next Bond markets can move quickly once fresh comments or reports emerge, so it's worth keeping an eye on the betting sites over the coming weeks.
Checking out some of the best entertainment betting sites is a sensible starting point for anyone new to this kind of market.
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