Tom Hiddleston, James Norton, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy and Richard Madden are still in the lead according to the bookies, but Hartley has entered the running. Hartley had previously been mentioned with the spy role last summer, with his odds actually leaping past Tom Hiddleston - the current frontrunner. He's now fifth favourite for the 007 role, behind Hiddleston, Norton, Elba and Hardy. Aidan Turner and Jack Huston share fifth spot with Hartley - though odds elsewhere have the other two on longer odds. It'll be Craig's fifth James Bond movie; following Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre.

Source: Daily Mirror January 04, 2019 14:48 UTC