After reports of discord between the Broccoli family and MGM over the next Bond movie, interest has again turned to the fact that a star has yet to be chosen.

Australian actor Hugh Jackman is currently the bookies' favourite, with both Ladbrokes and William Hill offering odds of 2/1 for him to be given the part.

Next in line according to Ladbrokes is Alexander star Colin Farrell, followed by Chris Feeney at 4/1.

William Hill on the other hand are plumping for Ewan McGregor (7/2) or Clive Owen at (4/1). Clive Owen seems to be an increasingly likely option as far as William Hill are concerned, as they have halved his odds from 8/1.