The race to become the next James Bond has taken an unexpected turn as a breakout star from The White Lotus season three, has become a favourite following his critically praised performance in the HBO drama.The 31-year-old actor, Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger, has seen his bookmakers' odds slashed from 12/1 to just 5/1 after his compelling portrayal of the morally ambiguous finance bro Saxon Ratliff.The rising star is also said to have come to the attention of Amazon MGM who have taken over the Bond franchise, according to industry sources.