According to this BBC, an actor I have apparently seen but who has never registered an impression on me is now one oddsmaker's choice to become the next James Bond.

An excerpt:

Actor Scott is new Bond favourite

Dougray Scott is favourite with William Hill Bookmaker William Hill has stopped taking bets on who will be the next James Bond, following a succession of large wagers on actor Dougray Scott. The firm closed the book on Friday, saying "insider information" could have contributed to the number of bets. "In the past gambles like this have often been right," William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said. The closing list gave Scott odds of 6-9, followed by Oscar nominee Clive Owen at 5-2. Scott first found fame in the TV series Soldier Soldier and has since then starred in such films as Mission Impossible II and the wartime drama Enigma. If Clive Owen doesn't become the next Bond, I will have to review my long-running affection for this particular series (although I concede it could be a matter of not being able to reach a deal rather than him not being judged suitable for the role that could be the decided factor). This Scott fellow is giving me a Timothy Dalton/George Lazenby-ish vibe. Brrrrrr.