Outlander star Sam Heughan has been voted as the people's choice to take over the role of James Bond as Daniel Craig prepares to step down after 15 years. The Scottish actor, 40, beat the likes of Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill and Idris Elba to claim the top spot in the poll conducted by RadioTimes.com. Potential: Outlander star Sam Heughan, 40, has been voted as the people's choice to take over the role of James BondHe added: 'Sam is clearly very popular with fans, and this victory solidifies his position as one of the public favourites for this most coveted of film roles. Starring role: The Scottish actor shot to fame in the role of Jamie Fraser in Outlander, which has now aired five series'Of course it would be a dream role and a Scottish Bond, who doesn't want to see another Scottish Bond!' The Scottish star also defended his decision to isolate in Hawaii saying he was 'putting no one at risk and am not a burden to the locals.'

Source: Daily Mail July 06, 2020 00:54 UTC