Could Colin Farrell be James Bond's next villain?

As rumours continue to grow on who will be replacing Daniel Craig as the next 007, research from Betway has revealed who could be James Bond's next villain.

As ongoing speculation continues to grow around the announcement of the next 007, and rumours swirling that Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights star Jacob Elordi is in the running for the role, the top contender for James Bond’s next villain has been predicted as Irish actor Colin Farrell. 

Betway used a supercomputer to determine who would most likely be clashing with 007 in the next film. The predictions are based on various characteristics of past actors, such as their gender and age at the time of the movie. 

Leading Irish actor Colin Farrell could be appearing as the next villain in the next Bond release, boasting the highest chance at 15.8%. With the second-highest chance of 13.8%, Dune star Oscar Isaac followed behind as another contender for the role. 

Cillian Murphy wasn’t far behind as a prediction for Bond’s next enemy with 9.6%. 

Cillian Murphy. (Getty Images)

Barry Keoghan, who has had his fair share of film success with Saltburn and the Banshees of Inisherin, the Dublin-born star earned his place in the top four contenders for the role with an 8.5% chance. 

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was speculated to be the next 007, was also a high contender (7.3%) for Bond’s upcoming foe, alongside Pedro Pascal (8.2%). 

Meanwhile, Betway research found Stanley Tucci (3.6%), Emma Corrin (3.8%), and Willem Defoe (3.4%) as the least likely stars to appear in the upcoming release as the newest Bond rival. 

James Bond’s next villain predictions by Betway:

• Colin Farrell (15.8%)
• Oscar Isaac (13.8%)
• Cillian Murphy (9.6 %)
• Barry Keoghan (8.5 %)
• Pedro Pascal (8.2 %)
• Aaron Taylor-Johnson (7.3%)
• John Boyega (6.5%)
• Adam Driver (6.3%)
• Emma Stone (4.9%)
• Gary Oldman (4.3%)
• Tilda Swinton (4.0%)
• Emma Corrin (3.8%)
• Stanley Tucci (3.6%)
• Willem Defoe (3.4%)