James Bond: James Norton to lose out on 007 in major U-turn – here’s why

But Madden is only a whisker behind him, sitting in the betting with odds of 3/1 to become the next Bond. 

It seems Norton could lose his footing in the race for the role if he’s not careful, it’s neck and neck!

Hiddleston, Fassbender and Lowden have all now reached the same spot, with the three of them stuck with odds at 8/1.

Alex Apati, spokesperson of Ladbrokes confirmed the latest development.