Aaron Taylor-Johnson Tapped as the Next James Bond

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, known for his roles in Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age Of Ultron, is reportedly in line to become the next James Bond, following the departure of Daniel Craig post No Time To Die.

Rumors have been swirling about the next actor to don the iconic role, with speculations including names like Tom Hardy, Regé-Jean Page, and Idris Elba, who previously revealed his reservations.

According to sources, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently the top contender, with Eon Productions eagerly awaiting his acceptance to star in the forthcoming 26th Bond film.

Noteworthy actors who have previously portrayed 007 include Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan, before Daniel Craig.

Industry insiders like Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson have hinted at Taylor-Johnson’s suitability for the role, emphasizing his talent and potential to carry forward Craig’s legacy.

In recent interviews, Taylor-Johnson neither confirmed nor denied his involvement in the Bond series, keeping the suspense alive for fans eagerly awaiting the official announcement.

Despite being a Golden Globe winner for his performance in Nocturnal Animals, Taylor-Johnson’s potential casting as the new Bond has sparked discussions around other contenders such as Richard Madden and Cillian Murphy.

Behind the scenes, the actor is supported by his wife, film director Sam Taylor Johnson, whom he met on the set of Nowhere Boy revolving around the life of John Lennon.