Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWest End star Tom Francis (Getty)West End actor Tom Francis has emerged as a new favourite to become the next James Bond, according to bookmakers. Francis, 27, is best known for his Olivier Award-winning role in Sunset Boulevard and has limited screen experience, including You and Jay Kelly. Sky Bet has offered odds of 10/3 on Francis, placing him second behind current bookies' favourite Callum Turner, and ahead of Harris Dickinson. Reports suggest Francis auditioned for the role earlier this year, with producers actively seeking lesser-known names for the next round of auditions. The search for Daniel Craig's replacement is ongoing, with the next film's director confirmed as Denis Villeneuve, but a release date remains unknown. In fullWest End star becomes new Bond rival for Callum Turner after rumoured auditionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
West End star ‘joins race to become Bond’ behind favourite Callum Turner
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWest End star Tom Francis (Getty)West End actor Tom Francis has emerged as a new favourite to become the next James Bond, according to bookmakers. Francis, 27, is best known for his Olivier Award-winning role in Sunset Boulevard and has limited screen experience, including You and Jay Kelly. Sky Bet has offered odds of 10/3 on Francis, placing him second behind current bookies' favourite Callum Turner, and ahead of Harris Dickinson. Reports suggest Francis auditioned for the role earlier this year, with producers actively seeking lesser-known names for the next round of auditions. The search for Daniel Craig's replacement is ongoing, with the next film's director confirmed as Denis Villeneuve, but a release date remains unknown. In fullWest End star becomes new Bond rival for Callum Turner after rumoured auditionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
