New James Bond frontrunner emerges as 007 auditions begin this weekend

Stephen Knight is currently penning the script for the new James Bond film (Picture: ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock)

A new name has shot up the bookmakers’ prognostications of who could be the next James Bond, as final screen tests for the role begin this weekend.

Richard Madden has emerged as a late contender for the coveted 007 mantle, after his odds were slashed in the final stages.

The Scottish actor, 40, made his name with roles including Robb Stark in Game of Thrones and as the titular minder on The Read Entire Article