In just a few months James Bond will see the end of an era. The modern reinvention of the super-secret agent under Daniel Craig brought critical acclaim and smashed box office records. It may be No Time To Die, but it’ s finally time to say goodbye. The race to replace Craig has been hard-fought and there are now three Scottish contenders, with one the “unanimous” favourite with punters.
It’s no longer Richard Madden, who had seemed a real certainty when he was riding high on The Bodyguard and Game of Thrones.
Although he still remains massively in contention, alongside perennial favourite Tom Hiddleston – who has displayed impressive staying power while others like To Hardy and Idris Elba have begun to slip back.
Nor is it fellow Scott Jack Lowden who is a recent addition to the pack.
The new favourite towers over all of them, literally, at a strapping 6ft 3′ tall.
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Coral also has Tom Hiddleston and James Norton vying with Madden on 5-1.
After that its a drop back to 8-1 for Michael Fassbender and Tom Hardy, with Jack Lowden, Idris Elba and Jamie Bell on 10-1.
Former frontrunner Aidan Turner has fallen way behind on 12-1.
After such intense speculation and interests, Heughan, himself, has finally spoken out about taking over the iconic role.
Speaking on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Heughan reacted to his increased profile in the race.
He said: “I can reveal right now that I’m not James Bond, no. I’m still waiting for the call.” However, this is not an outright end to the idea since he added: “I haven’t been told that I’m not.”
Heughan is also excited at the =dea that another Scott would take over, to follow in the iconic footsteps of Sean Connery.
He said: “Ian Fleming he had a lot of Scottish ties. I think it would be definitely time for another Scottish Bond.”