A NEW Brit star has taken the lead in the race to become the next James Bond after a huge 007 ‘clue’.
Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig in the iconic role has been heating up, and bookies have slashed odds on one actor following a flurry of bets.
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been backed to step into 007’s shoes by a surge of bets this week.
Coral’s John Hill said: “Aaron Taylor-Johnson has jumped to the top of our next James Bond betting following a surge of bets behind him in the last 24 hours.
“The British actor has been linked to the role in the past, but this is the biggest wave of interest we have seen behind him since we opened betting on Daniel Craig’s replacement.”
Last week Aaron, 34, fuelled rumours he’s bagged the role after signing a deal with Omega – the brand of watch the 007 spy wears.
Omega has been supplying timepieces to the iconic literary and movie character since the release of 1995 flick, Golden Eye.
The Sun told last year how Aaron had been offered the job – with insiders saying at the time Eon Productions were keen to snap him up.
A source said: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it.
“The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.
“As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.”
But hot on Aaron’s heels is fellow Brit hunk Theo James who – before Aaron’s surge of bets – overtook former favourite Henry Cavill earlier this month.
Speaking last week, Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “Henry Cavill’s return to the head of the Bond betting didn’t last long, with Theo James as short as anyone has been to pick up the world’s most famous licence to kill.”
