December 14, 2024 2:16 pm

'Gladiator 2' Star Emerges as New Favorite for the Next James Bond
'Gladiator 2' Star Emerges as New Favorite for the Next James Bond

‘Gladiator 2’ Star Emerges as New Favorite for the Next James Bond

A new James Bond favorite has emerged…and he will leave you entertained. While the hotly rumored Kraven the Hunter star Aaron Taylor-Johnson remains the #1 choice for the coveted role of the next 007, Gladiator II star Paul Mescal is slowly catching up to him, according to bookies. The 28-year-old Academy Award nominee has now shot on to the Hollywood A-list after leading his first blockbuster, the long-awaited swords and sandals sequel Gladiator 2 no less, with his odds now being slashed as Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson continue to search for who will next wield the licence to kill.

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​While we await official news about the next 007, Paul Mescal has seen his chances increase. Read More