| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Whishaw | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Dev Patel | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Richard Ayoade | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Andrew Scott | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Tom Holland | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market asks which actor will be cast as Q in the next James Bond film and aggregates trader expectations about that casting. It matters because casting choices shape fan reaction, marketing, and downstream entertainment markets.
Q is the franchise's technical quartermaster and has been recast at different points in Bond history; recent decades have featured both long‑running portrayers and refreshes tied to new Bond actors or creative directions. This specific market lists five outcomes and has attracted modest trading volume; the market will resolve when the exchange's rules designate an official announcement or other resolution event.
Market odds reflect the collective assessment of traders based on public information and rumors and will move as new, credible information arrives; they indicate relative likelihoods, not certainties.
A 'TBD' close means the exchange has not set a firm resolution cutoff; check the exchange page for updates—markets typically close at a predetermined time, on an announced studio casting press release, or at the resolution event specified by the market rules.
Each outcome typically corresponds to a specific named actor or a designated category (for example 'Other' or 'No Q announced'); only the outcome matching the event's official resolution criteria will settle as correct.
The exchange's resolution rules define which type of announcement qualifies (studio press release, credited casting in production notices, or official social media from the studio/actor); consult the market description and exchange rules for the exact standard.
Historically, Q has been recast both for continuity and creative refreshes; producers, directors, and franchise strategy have driven casting choices, so traders weigh past casting patterns, current creative teams, and whether producers aim for continuity or a new direction.
Watch official studio announcements, reputable entertainment outlets (Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline), talent agency announcements, social media posts from involved parties, and reports on production start dates or director hires—each can materially change market expectations.