Betting Odds: Tom Hardy Next James Bond After Daniel Craig 007 Movies? Is 'Spectre' His Last?

Will the 2015 film Spectre from Skyfall director Sam Mendes be the last appearance for actor Daniel Craig in the role of 007? If so, who could replace the star of the rebooted franchise that began with Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace? According to BoyleSports, an online betting firm based in Ireland, betting odds are favoring Tom Hardy, who is currently garnering plenty of critical acclaim for his new film in theaters, Legend. Do you think Hardy can take on the role of James Bond in new movies? Find out more on this news below.

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In a recent interview with Esquire Magazine, Craig reflected on his decade of portraying Bond in the gritty series, but also dropped some hints that this November's release could be his final appearance as the suave secret agent. This of course has us all thinking of his replacement.

Watch a new trailer for Daniel Craig's Spectre right here:

We know that Idris Elba has been named as a possible replacement, but new betting odds have focused on the 37-year-old Hardy to follow Craig.

According to BoyleSports, Hardy's odds for being cast are at 2 to 1!

"Following on from the support for Tom Hardy to take over from Daniel Craig as 007, BoyleSports can report that the gamble hasn't dried up and punters believe that the deal may be signed sealed and delivered as there is no sign of the plunge coming to a halt," BoyleSports spokesperson Liam Glynn said, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Elba is behind the Mad Max: Fury Road actor at 3 to 1, Damian Lewis is apparently at 7 to 1, Superman actor Henry Cavill is 4 to 1, and Michael Fassbender is at 6 to 1 odds. Dominic West, Orlando Bloom and even David Beckham are named as well, but with the odds against them

When asked by Sky News about possibly taking on the role, Hardy responded bluntly: "I think anybody would consider doing Bond, wouldn't they?"

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