James Bond’s sexy sidekick tipped to be Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie
The Aussie beauty is the bookies' favourite to land the coveted role
HOLLYWOOD star of the moment Margot Robbie is hotly tipped to be the next Bond Girl.
While it's yet to be decided who will be taking over as 007 from Daniel Craig, the Australian beauty is the bookies' favourite to be his sexy sidekick.
Margot, 26, is currently promoting her latest blockbuster, Suicide Squad and according to Paddy Power, she is the 12/1 favourite to bag the coveted role ahead of her nearest rival, Emily Blunt who is at 16/1.
Those also on the Daily Star's list include Gone Girl actress Emily Ratajkowski, who is third favourite at 22/1.
Harry Potter star turned UN ambassador Emma Watson is the outside favourite with odds of 40/1.
Former Neighbours actress Margot has seen her star steadily ascend the ranks of Hollywood since starring opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Wolf Of Wall Street.
This year alone, she has played Jane in The Legend Of Tarzan opposite Alexander Skarsgard, stars as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad and has the lead role in upcoming thriller, Terminal opposite Simon Pegg.
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Meanwhile, legendary director Stephen Spielberg has backed Idris Elba for the role of Bond.
Speculation has been rife for weeks as to who will taken on the iconic role and the front runners included Tom Hiddleston, Aidan Turner, James Norton and Damian Lewis.
Idris has said last week that at 43 he is "too old" to be driving around in fast cars, drinking martinis and bedding beautiful women.
However, Spielberg has said the Luther actor would be his "first choice".
He told the Express: "I am a huge Bond fan. I would love to see a Bond of colour.
"That would be my first choice. I think Idris would be my first choice of Bond if Daniel decides not to come back.”
The next Bond blockbuster is slated for release in 2018.
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