As the long-awaited announcement regarding who will be chosen to play the next James Bond in director Denis Villeneuve and Amazon's upcoming reboot, a steely fan-favorite has suddenly jumped to the front of the line after seeing his odds slashed. We cut Cavill into 8/1, then again through 5/1, and even at 3/1 the interest hasn’t stopped. With producers suggesting confirmation of Daniel Craig’s successor will be made before the end of the year, the next James Bond market is certainly hotting up!" Subscribe to the newsletter for Bond casting coverage Curious about casting shifts and creative direction around Villeneuve's Bond reboot? Subscribe to the newsletter for focused, in-depth coverage and analysis of casting developments and their impact on the franchise.