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Now that Daniel Craig has retired from the role of James Bond there's fierce speculation as to who will become the next 007.Now that Daniel Craig has retired from the role of James Bond there's fierce speculation as to who will become the next 007.
Now that Daniel Craig has retired from the role of James Bond there's fierce speculation as to who will become the next 007.

Next Scottish James Bond: These are the 10 actors from Scotland who have been tipped to become 007 - including Outlander's Sam Heughan

It’s one of the hottest roles in cinema and the bookies have a number of famous Scottish names in the frame to play the British spy.
By David Hepburn
Published 20th Sep 2022, 15:33 BST
Updated 2nd Feb 2023, 11:06 BST

Ever since Daniel Craig announced that ‘No Time To Die’ would be his last James Bond film, there has been feverish speculation about his successor.

The successful candidate will become the eighth actor to play Ian Fleming’s iconic character, following actors such as David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.

Of course for the majority of Scots, Sean Connery will always be James Bond – and even though the Edinburgh-born actor starred in many of the most loved Bo nd films he remains the only performer north of the border to take on the iconic role.

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Of course for the majority of Scots, Sean Connery will always be James Bond – and even though the Edinburgh-born actor starred in many of the most loved Bo nd films he remains the only performer north of the border to take on the iconic role.

Trainspotting actor Ewan McGregor is no stranger to blockbuster movies, having starred as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. He's 50/1 to add the Bond franchaise to his impressive CV.

5. Ewan McGregor

Trainspotting actor Ewan McGregor is no stranger to blockbuster movies, having starred as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. He's 50/1 to add the Bond franchaise to his impressive CV. Photo: Amy Sussman

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The second Doctor Who actor on this list, the bookies have David Tennant at 66/1 to swap his sonic screwdriver for a Walther PPK.

6. David Tennant

The second Doctor Who actor on this list, the bookies have David Tennant at 66/1 to swap his sonic screwdriver for a Walther PPK. Photo: Amanda Edwards

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Martin Compston is 66/1 to go from collaring bent coppers in Line of Duty to tracking down double agents and supervillains as the world's most famous spy.

7. Martin Compston

Martin Compston is 66/1 to go from collaring bent coppers in Line of Duty to tracking down double agents and supervillains as the world's most famous spy. Photo: Jeff Spicer

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Former Edinburgh Royal High School pupil Thomas Doherty is a rising star having to come to prominence with roles Disney's musical series The Lodge, the Descendants film franchise, Gossip Girl, and feature film The Invitation. He'd be a 100/1 curveball to become Bond.

8. Thomas Doherty

Former Edinburgh Royal High School pupil Thomas Doherty is a rising star having to come to prominence with roles Disney's musical series The Lodge, the Descendants film franchise, Gossip Girl, and feature film The Invitation. He'd be a 100/1 curveball to become Bond. Photo: Ilya S. Savenok

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