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KILLARNEY’S Michael Fassbender is the 9/4 favourite to be the next 007. Bookmakers BoyleSports, which reports a major move in the “Next James Bond” market that has seen the Fossa man jump straight to the head of the betting as the new favourite.

Available at 20/1 on Monday, Fassbender is now the new 9/4 favourite to replace Daniel Craig with Tom Hardy his nearest challenger in the betting at 11/4, but eased from 7/4 following the gamble.

Dublin actor Aidan Turner isn’t without a chance at 4/1 whilst both Idris Elba and James Norton are priced at 9/2. Tom Hiddleston, who was once odds on to land the 007 role, is now priced at 8/1 with Jack Huston a 12/1 chance.

Another Dubliner, Colin Farrell, can be backed at 25/1 whilst if politics doesn’t last for US President Donald Trump he is priced at 100/1 to swap the White House for a Martini Shaken Not Stirred.

Liam Glynn, BoyleSports spokesperson said: “We have seen a major move for Michael Fassbender to take over from Daniel Craig and be named as the Next James Bond. Some punters are now on at nice chunky prices including 20/1, 16/1 and 10/1.”

He added: “The Kerry native is now the new 9/4 favourite and at present continues to attract support resulting in him posing as a large liability if he manages to become the next 007. Maybe the news is only around the corner judging by the surge of support over the past few days.”