Could 2025 finally be the year that the next James Bond is announced?

Whatever the case, the bookies race has seen Aaron Taylor-Johnson, their longtime favourite for the role, face new challengers.

Aside from Josh O’Connor’s shooting up the odds, The Gentlemen’s Theo James has leapfrogged over the Kraven the Hunter star into first place.

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “There’s a new Bond frontrunner, and his name just happens to be James.

“Like preparing a good vodka martini, Theo…