Next James Bond: Tom Hardy comeback - 007 hopeful returns with fighting chance
msn.comTom Hardy has been slowly slipping behind in the Bond odds. Daniel Craig's exit from the James Bond franchise has left fans wondering who would be the best actor to take over after No Time To Die - and Hardy has often been the most popular choice with fans.
But not with the bookies. However, his failing chances are beginning to turn after his return to the small screen. Hardy is still sitting firmly with a third-place spot in the ever-changing Bond odds from Ladbrokes.
He currently has a 6/1 on becoming the next international spy, making him neck-and-neck with Henry Cavill. But this week he has become extremely popular with punters, according to Ladbrokes' Alex Apati.
The bookies' agent revealed that 46 percent of all Bond bets have been on Hardy alone. This is likely due to the return of Peaky Blinders, where Hardy plays Alfie Solomons.
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