There’s talk going around that Aaron Taylor-Johnson might be the next James Bond.
Key Takeaways:
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly been offered the role of James Bond.
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson has acknowledged the James Bond rumors.
- He wants to take on the iconic role.
The British actor, known for his roles in action-packed films like Avengers: Age of Ultron and Kick-Ass, has reportedly been officially offered the role of 007.
Sources suggest he’s likely to sign the contract sometime this week, as initially reported by The Sun.
According to the UK newspaper, Eon Productions, the company behind the Bond film series, plans to commence shooting for the next installment, Bond 26, later this year.
The tabloid also mentioned that the movie‘s production had faced delays due to the Hollywood strikes in 2023.
According to a source, “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table, and they are waiting to hear back.
As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days, and they can start preparing for the big announcement.”
Since Daniel Craig departed from the franchise in 2021 after his five-film run that began in 2006 following Pierce Brosnan, there has been intense competition among several notable contenders to inherit the role of the world’s most famous secret agent.
These contenders include Idris Elba, Jamie Dornan, Theo James, Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, Regé-Jean Page, and Cillian Murphy. Among them, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has consistently been considered one of the frontrunners.
Interestingly, despite his successful tenure as James Bond, Craig has openly expressed no regrets about bidding farewell to the iconic spy character.
“I am very proud of what we have done,” Craig told ET. “I am so lucky to have had this opportunity for the last 16 years. What happens in the future, it just feels like it is going to take 15 years to unpack all of this, to figure out what just happened.”
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has acknowledged the James Bond rumors.
Although nothing has been confirmed, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, known for his roles in films like Bullet Train and Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals, hasn’t dismissed the rumors about possibly succeeding Daniel Craig as James Bond.
In a recent interview with fashion magazine Numero, he shared, “I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in the role of James Bond.”
In the meantime, the 33-year-old actor is gearing up to portray Howie in the upcoming action-comedy film The Fall Guy, alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, scheduled for release on May 3, 2024.
In addition to his roles in the Kick-Ass franchise and the MCU, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has demonstrated his talent in films such as Nowhere Boy (2009), Savages (2012), Anna Karenina (2012), Godzilla (2014), and Nocturnal Animals (2016).
Barbara Broccoli confirmed in a 2022 interview with Deadline that filming for the next James Bond installment is at least two years away.
