NEWS BREAKING TODAY is that our very own Michael Fassbender is in a two horse race to be the next Bond.

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According to bookmakers Coral, betting has surged on Fassbender taking over the role, as well as British actor James Norton.

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He should definitely get it over Norton, please.

1. He wouldn’t be the first Irishman to take the role

Let’s face it, an Irish bond is a better Bond.

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2. He looks extremely well in a suit

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We all know this is an extremely important part of being bond.

3. He’s a master of disguise

Who this guy? A random handsome devil with some serious moves? Take off the glasses, man.

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4. He can undo a tie with style

In case he needs it to fight bad guys.

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5. He is a ride

Oh no, we’ve commented on Fassy’s looks. Have you SEEN a Bond movie?

It’s only fair.

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6. He can hold his own with a fancy drink

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7. And finally, he’s an action man

He jumped from the Cliffs of Moher and swam across the damn ocean in the Guinness ad, jumping out of a plane will be no bother.

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