She’s one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses of the moment.
And now Margot Robbie is tipped to land the role of the coveted Bond girl in the next film of the long-running franchise.
Online polls have revealed the 26-year-old stunner is at the strongest odds to fill the role, sitting at 12/1, while Emily Blunt sits at 16/1, according to Paddy Power.
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On the rise: Margot Robbie is tipped to land the role of the coveted Bond girl in the next film of the James Bond franchise
Others sitting at promising odds to star as the much-desired female character are American model and actress Emily Ratajkowski, who sits at 22/1, with Brit Emma Watson further down the line at 40/1.
Margot, who hails from the Gold Coast, found her big break in 2013 opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street as the feisty and seductive, Naomi.
More recently, the blonde beauty starred alongside Alexander Skarsgård in The Legend Of Tarzan as Jane.
She’s got it all: Margot is tipped at 12/1 to land the coveted role, with British actress Emily Blunt following closely behind at 16/1
As well as the blockbuster, Margot has various other projects in the pipeline, including Suicide Squad, in which she plays Harley Quinn.
And her film Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, in which she stars opposite Tina Fey, was released in Australia on in May.
The talented actress previously spoke to Woman’s Day about her wishes to find roles for herself in which the female lead is strong and integral to a story line.
The best of the best: Other females who have starred as the presitgious Bond girl in the past include talented beauties Halle Berry, Rosamund Pike and Eva Green
‘I want to keep looking for roles where the main interest will be in the character and her importance in driving a story forward, rather than her relationship with a male character,’ the former Neighbours star said.
‘Films like The Wolf of Wall Street and Focus gave me a chance to play charismatic and clever women, even though they do have a glamorous side.’
Other females who have starred as the prestigious Bond girl include talented beauties Halle Berry, Rosamund Pike and Eva Green.
Although the buzz around who will land the role of Bond girl is growing, the film is not expected to be released until at least 2018.
Finding fame: Margot, who hails from the Gold Coast, found her big break in 2013 opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street
Holding her own: She starred as DiCaprio’s feisty wife, Naomi, and her portrayal earned her international acclaim and proved to be her breakout role
Producer Barbara Broccoli has two other projects firmly underway and is said to be keen to tempt Daniel Craig into reprising his role as the titular character for the fifth time.
Several of Hollywood’s biggest male actors have been suspected to take over the role from Craig, with Tom Hiddleston, Tom Hardy and Idris Elba names all in the mix.
And Poldark actor Aidan Turner is the current bookmakers favourite.
That bikini: Halle Berry wowed audiences when she starred as Jinx Johnson in Die Another Day alongside the Bond at the time, Pierce Brosnan, showing off her incredible physique in what became a famous beach scene
Elegant: Rosamund Pike also starred in Die Another Day as the villain Miranda Frost
However Elba seems to have hushed any speculation around his involvement with the films, insisting he is ‘too old’ to play 007.
‘I keep saying if it were to happen it would be the will of a nation because there hasn’t been any talks between me and the studio about any of that. But everywhere I go, people want that to happen,’ he said.
‘But if I’m really honest, I think I’m too old for that man, running around in cars and ladies and martinis, who wants to do that? Sounds terrible.’
Cracking his shell: Eva Green stole the show as Vesper Lynd in 2006’s Casino Royale alongside Daniel Craig
The main man: Craig has starred as 007 since 2005 however it is unsure whether he will return for another film
source: dailymail.co.uk
