Jackman favourite for Bond role

Australian actor Hugh Jackman has emerged as favourite to become the next James Bond, with bookmakers tipping him to take over from departing 007 Pierce Brosnan.

Leading British bookmakers Ladbrokes and William Hill are offering odds of 2/1 on the Swordfish star slipping into the superspy's famous tuxedo for his next big screen outing - ahead of Closer star Clive Owen and third favourite Ewan McGregor.