Channel 4's plans for a drama based on a UKIP government has sparked speculation on which actor will play the lead role of Nigel Farage, according to Ladbrokes.
The bookies have installed Michael Sheen as the early 3/1 favourite based on his well received interpretations of Tony Blair and Brian Clough among others. Other big names in the betting include Benedict Cumberbatch at 25/1 and Stephen Fry at 33/1.
Matthew Shaddick of Ladbrokes said: "Sheen fits the bill perfectly but if they want a hapless Prime Ministerial performance, Hugh Grant has some form at 33/1. We suspect Brad Pitt might have more suitable projects lined up, so 500/1 is on offer "
Ladbrokes' latest betting - Who will play Farage?
3/1 Michael Sheen
5/1 John Hanna
10/1 Martin Clunes
10/1 David Morrissey
16/1 David Tennant
16/1 Hugh Bonneville
25/1 Benedict Cumberbatch
25/1 Colin Firth
33/1 Stephen Fry
33/1 Hugh Grant
50/1 Martin Freeman
50/1 Nigel Harman
50/1 Simon Pegg
50/1 Steve Coogan
66/1 Kenneth Branagh
66/1 Nicholas Lyndhurst
100/1 Eddie Izzard
100/1 Russell Brand
500/1 Brad Pitt
