With Daniel Craig’s departure and Hollywood waiting impatiently for the news of the upcoming “James Bond” film, a British celebrity has surpassed numerous A-listers in the competition to play the 007 agent.

According to rumours, many people are betting on MCU actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson to fill Daniel Craig’s role as the British spy wearing a tuxedo. His chances of becoming the following James Bond are now 2-1.

According to reports, the “Kraven the Hunter” performer is reportedly the front-runner for the venerable role after impressing Bond producer Barbara Broccoli during his screen test at the Pinewood Studios. An source told a foreign-based publication, “Producers and Barbara liked Aaron when he went for a screen test to play the next Bond in September.