Robbie Williams favorite to be the next James Bond!

NST. JOHN'S, Antigua (www.intertops.com) - Pierce Brosnan is 51 now and getting a little too portly for his cummerbund. So who is in line to play the next 007?
Robbie Williams may be a smooth crooner and more suited to playing Frank Sinatra than James Bond. But not according to Internet bookmaker Intertops.com: internationally famous for their wacky bet offers, they have Robbie at 7/2 (should that be 007/2) favorite to be the next Bond!

Since 2001, Robbie Williams has dreamed of being James Bond, he used samples from Bond themes and the Bond image for his single Millennium. Critics believe his tendency to "let himself go" might not fit the suave and sophisticated character of Bond, but that was then and perhaps time has turned Robbie into a better man - and he does look good in a tux.

So who else is in the running? Line up all you good looking, smooth operators. The Bond role is quintessentially British, but there are some Hollywood stars showing as long shots - it's probably a mission impossible for Tom Cruise at 80/1, George Clooney at 50/1 probably better cast as Dr. No and judging by Ben Affleck's last attempt at being a superhero, he is not quite the daredevil that makes a great Bond at 250/1.
After his Euro 2004 performance, David Beckham could be looking for a new career, he's British, good looking, suave but not quite posh enough at 100/1.
And Tony Blair? Sorry, Tony, at 1000/1, Bond's international diplomacy is just not your strength.

"Our customers love our cinema and entertainment props, so offering odds on a cult movie hero such as Bond gives fans a chance to win some bucks and have fun speculating on the next 007," said Intertops Chief Bet Manager Michael Maerz.
"James Bond has been a sex symbol for years so there's some interest here for female fans too."