SAM HEUGHAN has been backed to be the next James Bond - by Twin Peaks star Amy Shiels.

The Outlander hunk has been mooted as a potential replacecment for current 007 Daniel Craig when he decides to hang up his famous tuxedo.

3 Sam Hueghan has been backed to be the next James Bond Credit: Getty Images - Getty

And the Scots actor is currently flexing his secret agent muscles in new movie The Spy Who Dumped Me alongside Family Guy favourite Mila Kunis.

Now he's had backing from a very famous face to one day take over the role.

3 Amy backed Sam Credit: Instagram

Irish actress Amy was responding to an article looking at future actors for the role.

And she was adamant the Outlander star was the right choice.

She said: "Obvious choice in my opinion is @SamHeughan."

Sam even retweeted the post, with thousands also liking and sharing the post.

Geno Acedo said: "Totally agree !!

"@SamHeughan He would be perfect for the role of James Bond."

Meanwhile Jennifer posted: "Sam is the absolute perfect choice!

"Most definitely would be the best James Bond ever!!"

3 Sam could be the next 007 Credit: Splash News

Paddy Power are currently offering odds of 80/1 for Sam to take over the role.

Among the favourites are Tom Hardy, Aidan Turner and James Norton.

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We told you last week how Sam set fans’ pulses racing by posting a photo of him wearing leathers and hi-vis safety gear after passing his motorbike test.

The Outlander star can throw away the L-plates after smashing the test.

And he took the opportunity to post a celebratory selfie on Instagram, which certainly got his adoring fans excited.

The snap shows him standing over his red bike with a clenched fist.

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