The race to become the next James Bond has taken an unexpected turn as a breakout star from The White Lotus season three, has become a favourite following his critically praised performance in the HBO drama.The 31-year-old actor, Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger, has seen his bookmakers' odds slashed from 12/1 to just 5/1 after his compelling portrayal of the morally ambiguous finance bro Saxon Ratliff.The rising star is also said to have come to the attention of Amazon MGM who have taken over the Bond franchise, according to industry sources.
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00:00An unexpected twist in the search for the next James Bond has seen White Lotus star
00:05Patrick Schwarzenegger become a fan favourite to be the next 007 agent. After an incredible
00:11performance in the HBO drama, the 31-year-old actor and rising star has caught the attention
00:17of Amazon MGM, who have taken over the Bond franchise. Social media platforms were flooded
00:23with praise for the star's performance following Sunday's season finale. Fans described his acting
00:28as incredible, mesmerising and the standout performance of this season. Although favoured
00:34by the fans and critics, the battle for the iconic spy role goes on, with strong contenders
00:40like fellow White Lotus alum, Theo James, who remains the bookmaker's favourite. Aaron Taylor-Johnson
00:45and Idris Elba are also in the mix, as well as British actor Stephen Graham, entering the conversation
00:50in a surprise turn after his recent performance in Netflix show Adolescence. While no official
00:56announcements have been made regarding casting, industry sources and a sudden shift in odds
01:01suggest Schwarzenegger's name being taken seriously for the role.