Could Aaron Pierre Be The Next James Bond After Daniel Craig?

Rising star Aaron Pierre has made a major move in the market to be the next James Bond, according to William Hill.

Over the past week his odds have been cut from 20/1 to 8/1, putting him level with Henry Cavill and into the top four in the betting.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson remains the favourite at 11/8, but his grip has weakened after drifting from odds-on, with Theo James the biggest danger at 7/2.

Next James Bond after Daniel Craig Odds

You can bet on the next James Bond after Daniel Craig with William Hill and the current state of the market can be seen below:

• Aaron Taylor-Johnson – 11/8
• Theo James – 7/2
• Aaron Pierre – 8/1
• Henry Cavill – 8/1
• James Norton – 9/1
• Bar – 10/1

Aaron Pierre is a British actor renowned for his striking presence and versatility. He trained at LAMDA and began on stage, earning acclaim as Cassio in Othello at Shakespeare’s Globe opposite Mark Rylance.

He rose to prominence on screen as Dev‑Em in Krypton and Caesar in Barry Jenkins’ The Underground Railroad.

His film roles include M. Night Shyamalan’s Old, Brother, and the Netflix thriller Rebel Ridge. In 2024 he voiced Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King and portrayed Malcolm X in Genius: MLK/X, earning recognition as an AP Breakthrough Entertainer.

William Hill spokesperson, Lee Phelps, said: “Aaron Pierre’s jump from 20/1 to 8/1 has certainly shaken up the Bond betting. His performances in The Underground Railroad and Rebel Ridge have clearly sparked interest, and punters are starting to take him seriously as a contender to be named the next 007.

“Pierre now finds himself level with Superman himself, Henry Cavill, at 8/1 – and not far off the top of the market.

“Aaron Taylor-Johnson is still favourite, but has drifted from odds-on to 11/8. Theo James is still second favourite at 7/2, with James Norton rounding off the top five at 9/1.”

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at time of writing*