Could Sam Heughan be the next James Bond? What the Outlander actor said about being 007 - and bookies’ odds

It feels like we’ve been talking about who might become the next James Bond for years now. Partially, that’s because Daniel Craig made it very clear that he was done with the franchise after the upcoming film, “No Time to Die.” And then there’s the fact that “No Time to Die” has been delayed numerous times.

No Time To Die.And like most British actors in the 25 to 35 age range, the Star Wars actor has been asked whether he'd be keen on the part.Speaking to MTV, he said: “Hey listen, [with] Steve McQueen directing, let’s do this. We could show them something different.“We’ll still bring that sophistication – you know, James Bond has to be James Bond.

John Boyega is the latest celebrity to throw his hat in the ring to be the next James Bond.With Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 scheduled for release in April next year, stars are lining up to be the next actor to assume the iconic role.During an interview with MTV News, the actor opened up about what he could bring to the table as the legendary spy.When asked whether the part was something that Boyega saw for himself in the future, he replied: “Hey listen, [with] Steve McQueen directing,

James Bond.It comes after the Star Wars actor was touted to take over the role from Daniel Craig by Small Axe co-star Letitia Wright in a new interview.Asked whether Boyega or her Black Panther co-star Daniel Kaluuya would make a better 007, Wright told MTV News: “I say Boyega because I know he would love it, you know?“Daniel is the ‘do the work and stay behind.’ You know, he likes to stay low key. So that’s too much.

John Boyega is up for becoming the new 007.

Outlander, has previously been linked with the hugely coveted role. During his recent interview with Australia’s Daily Telegraph, Heughan was asked whether or not he would want to replace Daniel Craig as 007, and he unsurprisingly responded with, "Obviously, yes - it would be a big yes.”“Of course, any actor would want it.

Lashana Lynch is starring alongside Daniel Craig in the upcoming James Bond movie No Time to Die and she has faced a lot of backlash after her casting was announced.

A year ago, people swore that Idris Elba was the next James Bond. Now, it’s Tom Hardy that is definitely, maybe, probably going to take over for Daniel Craig as the suave superspy.

Geoffrey Palmer, known for his role in James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, has died at the age of 93. The actor died peacefully at home, his agent confirmed on Friday.READ: In memoriam: celebrities who have passed away in 2020The British star will be best remembered for appearing in sitcom As Time Goes By, which he starred opposite Dame Judi Dench.

Lashana Lynch, who was previously rumored to take over Daniel Craig’s role as James Bond in the 2021 film “No Time to Die,” has seemingly confirmed the news -- and is opening up about the “abuse” she says she has endured since being cast as the first Black female 007.

Sean Connery was an actor who became a superstar for his portrayal of James Bond in “Dr. No” and six other films in the classic spy series.So iconic was Sean Connery’s portrayal of the famous gentleman spy James Bond that 1960s audiences didn’t always even know the actor by his name.

Sir Sean Connery died today at 90 years old. The Scottish actor, known most for playing James Bond in seven James Bond films, died peacefully in his sleep while in the Bahamas.

Daniel Craig is leading tributes to late James Bond star Sean Connery following the Scottish actor’s death at 90.The current 007 has released a statement, calling Connery “one of the true greats of cinema”.“Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more,” Craig writes. “He defined an era and a style.

The weekend began on a heartbreaking note of Sean Connery's passing away. The international actor was the first star to don the suit and step on the big screen as James Bond.

Sean Connery, known for his iconic portrayal of James Bond, died at the age of 90 in the Bahamas following a long illness, according to the BBC.The Scotland native was the first actor to portray 007 in film and later starred in other notable movies such as The Man Who Would Be King, The Name of the Rose and The Untouchables.Connery officially retired from acting in 2006.The actor was married to Australian actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973. The pair share son Jason, 57.