Keira Knightley 'has reunited with Daniel Craig on the school run' after former co-stars enrol their children in the same private school
Keira Knightley and Daniel Craig, left, who appeared in 2005 film The Jacket together, have been reunited on the school run.
I hear former James Bond star Daniel, 57, and Keira, 40, are sending their children to the same private school in north London.
Keira's husband, musician James Righton is very involved in school activities, appearing in the Christmas show, and his enthusiasm is matched by Daniel and his Oscar-winning wife, Rachel Weisz.
'Keira and James are very into their children's school,' a source tells me.
'They always want to get involved and now it's rubbing off on Daniel and Rachel. Their kids are in the same year, which is handy.'
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Daniel has additional time on his hands after walking away from the James Bond franchise in 2021.
The actor's fifth and final outing as 007 in No Time To Die effectively killed off the secret agent, but Amazon Prime are looking to breathe new life into the franchise following its surprise acquisition earlier this year.
Speculation has therefore been rife about who could be the next actor to don the iconic tux of James Bond after Daniel Craig relinquished the role with the latest 007 film No Time To Die.
A host of names have been touted for the part since Craig's announcement, from household names such as Luther star Idris Elba to lesser known actors like Scotsman Stuart Martin.
But there's a new frontrunner in line to become the next Bond as the blockbuster movie looms ever closer.
That favourite is none other than The Divergent Series star Theo James, 40, according to both Ladbrokes and Coral.
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The British actor has previously impressed while playing rogue, morally ambiguous characters somewhat similar to Bond in both The White Lotus and and Guy Ritchie's the Gentlemen.
Theo had been one of the frontrunners for the role a couple of years ago but was bumped down odds lists after an interview in The Guardian in 2024.
He told the publication: 'Everyone's interested in playing Bond because it's a big part of British cultural identity, but that probably wouldn't be me.
'I do think there are better people for that job. And honestly it would be terrifiyng... you're opening Pandora's Box.'
However speculation linking the 40-year-old to the famous tux seems to have reignited in recent weeks after a number of other actors had stints as favourites, including Henry Cavill and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Ladbrokes currently have Theo leading the race with odds of 6/4, putting him above Cavill (3/1), Taylor-Johnson (7/2) and Jack Lowden (8/1) in the running.
While Coral's list of candidates comes in as Theo James at 6/4, Henry Cavill (3/1), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (7/2), James Norton (6/1) then Jack Lowden (12/1).
Odds placing Theo as the favourite come just a week after Superman actor Henry, 42, soared to the top of the the bookies' lists.
Ladbrokes representative Cal Gildart said: 'Henry Cavill's return to the head of the Bond betting didn't last long, with Theo James as short as anyone has been to pick up the world's most famous license to kill'.
Barbara Broccoli's choice for Bond was thought to be Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was once favourite for the role, but Heyman and Pascal are likely to want to choose their own 007.
Amazon bosses are currently said to be considering locations in which to set the much-anticipated new film, which experts predicted is likely to be released at the end of next year or in 2027.
Due to a filming ban being imposed in Central London next year, new locations are reportedly being considered - with Liverpool a frontrunner, according to The Sun.
An insider told the publication: 'This will no doubt irk Bond purists who already fear Amazon taking over the 007 franchise may lead to them making big changes.
'But Liverpool is a well-known alternative to London for film-makers.
'It has appeared in everything from The Batman to Captain America and Harry Potter movies, doubling up as international cities.'
The source added that it doesn't necessarily mean the story will be set in Liverpool - though eagle-eyed Merseysiders will no doubt spot their city centre in the background.
MailOnline contacted Amazon for comment about the possibility of Liverpool being the setting for the next Bond.
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