<p>"War & Peace" star James Norton has rapidly emerged as the favourite to play the next James Bond, overtaking Tom Hiddleston, Tom Hardy and Aidan Turner.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The 30-year-old actor is now considered as the overwhelming favourite to land the coveted licence to kill now that Daniel Craig has quit the role after four movies, reported Daily Mirror.<br /><br />"Poldark" star Turner had recently risen to the top of many bookies' lists, but the BBC announced on Wednesday that he was on board for a third series of the historical drama, effectively removing him from the running.<br /><br />While Norton may not be the biggest name in the running and his few film credits include "Mr Turner" and "An Education", as well as a number of TV roles in "War & Peace" and "Happy Valley".<br /><br />Reportedly, Hiddleston, who is in the news a lot over the last couple of weeks for dating Taylor Swift, has ruined his chances of landing the role of 007 by dating the American pop star.<br /><br />Idris Elba's odds also appear to be lengthening, even though he has been touted as Craig's replacement for nearly a year.</p>
<p>"War & Peace" star James Norton has rapidly emerged as the favourite to play the next James Bond, overtaking Tom Hiddleston, Tom Hardy and Aidan Turner.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The 30-year-old actor is now considered as the overwhelming favourite to land the coveted licence to kill now that Daniel Craig has quit the role after four movies, reported Daily Mirror.<br /><br />"Poldark" star Turner had recently risen to the top of many bookies' lists, but the BBC announced on Wednesday that he was on board for a third series of the historical drama, effectively removing him from the running.<br /><br />While Norton may not be the biggest name in the running and his few film credits include "Mr Turner" and "An Education", as well as a number of TV roles in "War & Peace" and "Happy Valley".<br /><br />Reportedly, Hiddleston, who is in the news a lot over the last couple of weeks for dating Taylor Swift, has ruined his chances of landing the role of 007 by dating the American pop star.<br /><br />Idris Elba's odds also appear to be lengthening, even though he has been touted as Craig's replacement for nearly a year.</p>