"I don't know, I really don't know," Moore told hold host Paul Ross before adding, "I think Aidan Turner looks very good. Interestingly enough, just a few months ago, Turner's name wasn't even in the top ten most likely actors to be named as the next James Bond. Movie News Guide Daniel Craig's exit from "James Bond" series have forced the fans to speculate over the upcoming actor who will play the iconic role. But they're back again, according to recent reports. Turner is an Irish actor who has played many different roles on film, television and stage. It doesn't look like Jamie Dornan's James Bond dreams are going to happen anytime soon. He has been suggested by fans for 1,006 roles on myCast, including Luke in The Mortal Instruments . Aidan Turner attends the 21st National Television Awards at The O2 Arena in London on January 20, 2016. Pic: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images. Aidan Turner James Bond Daniel Craig. Aidan Turner was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1983. There's a new name to add to the list of potential replacements . Next James Bond: Aidan Turner is becoming a new favourite (Image: GETTY) Next James Bond: Regé-Jean Page is the current favourite (Image: GETTY) Octopussy: Roger Moore stars as James Bond in 1983 . Like this? I couldn't find a subreddit for Aidan Turner, so I decided to make one. Apparently, the answer is a dwarf, as The Hobbit/Poldark star Aidan Turner has just shot into third place. 2. She is a marketing manager. And back to the searing James Bond competition, The Sun says that "Aidan's main competition comes in the form of War and Peace's James Norton, who at one point was bookies favorite, but now stands at 7/2." Further, according to the source, Aidan Turner is definitely a strong contender as one person has already placed a bet for $1,333 for the actor. GQ magazine has listed Cillian Murphy, Michael Fassbender and Aidan Turner as contenders for the role, to follow on from outgoing Bond star Daniel Craig. Aidan Turner was suggested to play James Bond in James Bond (reboot) by jaredthecaster . Dan Stevens 3. This is kind of why Brosnan's Bond works so well for me: There's a serious Bond, a tongue-in-cheek Bond, madcap villainy and characters, etc. He'll have to deal with a lot more hot flushes and pulled muscles if he's cast as James Bond. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Tom Holland, Jason Statham, and Robert . Other actors sugggested to play this role include Tom Holland, Jason Statham, and Robert . After graduating from the Gaiety School of Acting in 2004, Aidan appeared in a number of stage productions, many with Ireland's national theatre, The Abbey. The Clondalkin man is now fifth favourite behind Rege-Jean Page, Henry Cavill and Michael. Speculation has been rife for months over who wi… No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Turner. Similar actors include Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, and Luke Evans . Such productions included The Plough & The Stars, Romeo & Juliet and A Cry from Heaven. Aidan Turner as next James Bond - 68% fans say No - The Celebrity Post Aidan Turner wouldn't make a good James Bond, poll suggests Dublin, Ireland Last updated on May 20, 2022 Available in Français Español Deutsch Italiano Português The rumors that Aidan Turner ( The Hobbit, Poldark) will follow Daniel Craig as the next James Bond come and go. Aiden Turner matches this almost perfectly minus his eyes and the scar. My choices for the next James Bond 1. Similar actors include Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, and Luke Evans . A flurry of bets at the start of this week have forced bookies to cut the Poldark star's odds from a whopping 20/1 to just 6/1, and that move means Rege-Jean Page (7/2) is currently the only name priced shorter than Turner for the 007 gig. Back then, he was given +2500 odds, or an implied 3.8% chance to play Bond. The rumors that Aidan Turner ( The Hobbit, Poldark) will follow Daniel Craig as the next James Bond come and go. Aidan Turner BBC Why He Might: Tall, dark, and handsome, Poldark's Aidan Turner feels very much like the sort of 007 Ian Fleming himself would approve. Aidan mysteriously dodged James Bond questions from the media during Britain's National Television Awards this week. Aidan Turner, Actor: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. 10 Actors Who Could Be The New James Bond 2. Turner, 32, flew out to Los Angeles to meet with film bosses about succeeding Daniel Craig, it has been reported . The English actor has finished his fifth and final Bond film No Time To Die - which was set for release in . Reports indicate that actor Aidan Turner nabbed the role, even though it hasn't been confirmed yet. He started seeing Tara Derakshan. Dublin actor Aidan Turner has seen his odds slashed to 7-1 in the race to play the next James Bond. Aidan Turner was suggested to play James Bond in James Bond (reboot) by jaredthecaster . Other Irish contenders are 'Peaky Blinders' frontman Cillian Murphy and 'Belfast' star Jamie Dornan, both who are priced at 12-1. It would give Aidan Turner a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter. Aidan Turner's odds of replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond have been slashed in a potential 007 shake-up. Three reasons Aidan Turner would be good for the James Bond franchise It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 38-year-old Irish? Also, she can speak Arabic, Swedish, English, and French. [Here's his IMDb … Closely following Aidan Turner as contender for 007 is German-Irish actor Michael Fassbender, tipped 7-1. Idris Elba 2. Let me just have a spy movie with a spy doing spy things without having to convince me that the world needs spies. POLDARK hunk Aidan Turner has once again taken the lead in the race to become the next James Bond with staggering 6/4 odds he'll nab the role. Our traders make the Poldark star just 8/1 in the betting, having been a 12/1 shot last week - which has seen him leapfrog Peaky Blinders' lead Cillian Murphy and War & Peace actor Jack Lowden (both 10/1). But Turner has. I would not be unhappy if Aidan Turner is the next James Bond — Naomi (@naomihear) March 16, 2016 @AidanTurner yummy…would make a great Bond but keep the long hair — Alexa Gleeson (@badgerstock) March 16, 2016 . The Poldark star, 34, was tipped to replace Daniel Craig when he steps down from 007 after the next film. Actor Aidan Turner is being backed by his colleague and actor Robin Ellis to portray the role of James Bond, a popular fictional character. Is the Poldark star going to play James Bond? The actor who will be playing the next James Bond is going to be announced very soon - probably within two weeks, according to bookmaker William Hill And Tom. Seven-time James Bond star Sir Roger Moore has put his weight behind 'Poldark' star Aidan Turner becoming the next 007. He didn't care who saw them. . Aidan Turner has been given a 3.8% chance to be named next James Bond Credit: BBC 2020s-2030s James Bond; Batman After Affleck; Lost in Time and Hammer Horror . Ian Fleming described the character of James Bond as a slim gentleman with a thin vertical scar on his cheek, blue-grey eyes, a "cruel" mouth and short, black hair. Aidan Turner has come a long way from his role as nice boy receptionist Ruairí in RTÉ's The Clinic. The Sun, via Metro, has alleged that Aidan Turner has already "held preliminary talks with Bond producers" about becoming James Bond. Many eyewitnesses say that Aidan . After graduating from the Gaiety School of Acting in 2004, Aidan appeared in a number of stage productions, many with Ireland's national theatre, The Abbey. The fifth and final season of Poldark premiered on BBC One tonight (July 14), and viewers were thoroughly excited to see Aidan Turner channel his inner James Bond.. That's right, all those rumours . 637 members in the AidanTurner community. Aidan Turner's odds of replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond have been slashed by Ladbrokes. He has been suggested by fans for 1,006 roles on myCast, including Luke in The Mortal Instruments . The Dubliner previously rose to fame thanks to his role as . In . Aidan Turner was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1983. Dublin actor Aidan Turner has seen his odds slashed to 7-1 in the race to play the next James Bond. The couple was seen getting cozy in 2016 in London. Filming on the fifth series began in September last year and wrapped earlier this year, paving the way for Aidan Turner to reveal his new look a couple of months later.. He'll return to the series . A source said, "He was really into her. James Bond: Poldark star Aidan Turner finally addresses taking over from Daniel Craig ☞ SUBSCRIBE More CELEBRITY NEWS : https://goo.gl/cR4jB4 Aidan, who play. He's best known for his performance as Ross Poldark in the BBC adaptation of The Poldark novels by. The Clondalkin man is now fifth favourite behind Rege-Jean Page, Henry Cavill and Michael . Here's where the current James Bond standings are holding: Regé-Jean Page - 11/4 Henry. THREE IRISH actors are currently front-runners in the race to become the next 007. Aidan Turner . Speaking with Talk Radio earlier today, Moore was asked who he'd like to see take over from Daniel Craig as the super spy. James Bond returns for his 26th cinematic outingThe follow-up to No Time To Die: A Reason To DieWhat if Aidan Turner got to play Bond? Jamie Bell in the running to play James Bond. Even though he denied ever wanting to play James Bond, according to GQ magazine. The 30-year-old actor is in talks to replace Daniel Craig in the James Bond franchise,… Poldark star Aidan Turner confirms split from girlfriend . The Dubliner previously rose to fame thanks to his role as Kili in all three of 'The Hobbit' films, while he's also known for his work on 'Being Human', and in the recent BBC adaptation of Winston Graham's 'The Poldark Novels'. 04 May 2018 A idan Turner has finally addressed those James Bond rumours. Aiden after splitting with ex Sarah After his bitter split with Sarah, he again found the love of his life. Anthony Harvey/Getty Image The Sun, via Metro, has alleged that Aidan Turner has already "held preliminary talks with Bond producers" about becoming James Bond. Aidan Turner for James Bond * perks up — Claire T (@needaphone) March 16, 2016 . Henry Cavill 4. Rumour has it the 'Poldark' star has been having talks in LA to take on the role of 007. Don't get me wrong—I enjoyed Craig's continuity and character progression, but I feel like his iteration of Bond was boxed in by the constraints of a multi-movie character arc. Also mentioned to be in the running is Kerry / German actor Michael Fassbender. Movie News Guide Aidan Turner vs Theo James: Who Will Become Next James Bond? JUST GIVE . . Ben Aldridge Actor | Our Girl Turner, 33, is best known for his roles as KÃ& The Poldark star has kept his new relationship very much under wraps but a source revealed that he is 'engaged to a 24-year-old graduate lawyer from Gloucester'. Tom Hiddleston 5. oldark actor Aidan Turner is in talks to star as James Bond, according to reports. The race seems to have boiled down to two of the fans favorites - "Poldark" star Aidan Turner and "Divergent" fame . Aidan Turner wouldn't make a good James Bond, poll suggests. Aidan Turner. A like, co. It feels like ever since the Cold War ended Bond films have felt the need to justify spies and the 00 program in the real world. Aidan Turner has broken his silence on whether he wants to play James Bond. Ohhh, just give Aidan Turner #Bond. Craig's . A spokesman for the bookies said of the 38-year-old: "We've responded to serious interest in Aidan Turner getting the James Bond gig in recent days, and having been a 20/1 rank outsider at the. Turner would bring the role back to its literary roots.