{"id":3548,"date":"2025-06-10T11:36:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/?p=3548"},"modified":"2025-06-12T12:18:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:18:19","slug":"a-list-heartthrob-new-favourite-to-play-next-bond-villain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/a-list-heartthrob-new-favourite-to-play-next-bond-villain\/","title":{"rendered":"A-list heartthrob new favourite to play next Bond villain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The odds are good for a major heartthrob to be the next Bond villain (Picture: Dominique Charriau\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fans are rejoicing as Pedro Pascal<\/a> has emerged as the frontrunner to portray the next James Bond<\/a> villain.<\/p>\n

The Last of Us<\/a> and Gladiator 2 star is now the 4\/1 favourite, narrowly edging out Cillian Murphy, who trails closely at 5\/1, according to online bookmaker Betway<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Skyrocketing to fame in the last few years, Pascal\u2019s recent run of roles has catapulted him into the global spotlight, making him a tantalising candidate for 007\u2019s next adversary.<\/p>\n

Betway now considers him the most likely star to take on the role, with fans sure to flock to cinemas for a chance to see Pascal’s take on a Bond bad guy. <\/p>\n

‘Pedro Pascal\u2019s star power has skyrocketed in recent years,’ said Betway spokesperson Mike Reading. <\/p>\n

‘He\u2019s built a global following thanks to standout performances in The Last of Us, Gladiator 2, and even hosting SNL. He is now the 4\/1 favourite to take up the mantle of villain in the next James Bond film.’<\/p>\n

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Pascal has become a major star in recent years after his role in The Last of Us (Picture: HBO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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His odds to play the villain are now 4\/1 (Picture: Lionel Hahn\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But the odds are growing steeper for the rest of the field. Giancarlo Esposito and Barry Keoghan are both currently sitting at 6\/1, while Mad Max: Fury Road star Charlize Theron (the highest-ranked female candidate) is listed at 10\/1.<\/p>\n

Further down the list are Stephen Graham, Saoirse Ronan, and Woody Harrelson, each with 16\/1 odds. <\/p>\n

Graham\u2019s name has gained traction recently, thanks to his gritty turn in Adolescence<\/a>, a performance Betway suggests could bring ‘a bold new flavour’ to the franchise.<\/p>\n

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It remains unclear who will replace Daniel Craig as 007 (Picture: Mike Marsland\/Getty Images for Omega)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The next Bond film, now under the full creative control of Amazon MGM, is still in early development, with no confirmed casting announcements. <\/p>\n

Fans are also continuing to speculate about who will take on the role of 007 opposite whoever ends up as the newest Bond Villain (fingers crossed it will be Pascal). <\/p>\n

Six years after Daniel Craig<\/a> announced his retirement from the franchise, it appears we are no closer to unveiling the next 007.<\/p>\n

Former favourite Idris Elba<\/a>, 52, previously ruled himself out <\/a>from playing the British spy, while other hotly tipped actors<\/a>, including James Norton <\/a>and Theo James<\/a>, have remained coy.<\/p>\n

The current front-runner to become Bond is Aaron Taylor-Johnson<\/a>, while bookies\u2019 Ladbrokes have also given preferential odds to the likes of Henry Cavill<\/a>, Jack Lowden<\/a> and Tom Hardy.<\/a><\/p>\n

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