The star in question is Happy Valley’s James Norton, with Coral saying: “We are set for a tense finale of Happy Valley on Sunday evening, and as we approach that final episode, punters are backing villain James Norton to become the next James Bond.”
Take it with a pinch of salt, but the 37-year-old certainly has the backing of many fans to take up the Licence to Kill next.
Here are the full latest odds for the next Bond, which could be announced as soon as next month if rumours are to be believed.
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