Aaron Taylor-Johnson's 'casting' as the next James Bond has divided film fans | indy100

Aaron Taylor-Johnson calls James Bond rumours 'flattering'

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Theories around who will be the latest actor to play Ian Fleming’s spy James Bond have been circulating for years now, ever since Knives Out star Daniel Craig announced back in 2019 that the 2021 film No Time To Die would be his last outing as the secret agent.

Luther actor Idris Elba was long tipped to take up the role of 007, but last year ruled himself out and said “disgusting” conversations about race had put him off, while Loki’s Tom Hiddleston previously said the rumour mill around his potential casting had left him “suddenly very aware” of what he is saying.

However, it seems avid actions fans have finally been put out of their misery, with The Sun reporting on Monday that Aaron Taylor-Johnson – of Kick-Ass and upcoming Kraven the Hunter movie fame – has been formally offered the role.

A source told the outlet: “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 [Productions] is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and then they can start preparing for the big announcement.”

The Sun had also reported that Taylor-Johnson did a screen test for Bond producer Barbara Broccoli back in 2022, and a year later he reportedly had a meeting with Broccoli which went “very well”.

Just last week, he told Numéro Magazine that he takes it as “a great compliment” that people have tipped him as the next Bond and said: “I find it charming and wonderful.”

While official confirmation is yet to come along, the latest report has received a mix reaction:

Kinda hoping Aaron Taylor-Johnson isn\u2019t the new Bond because it will mean I\u2019ll have to sit through more dull Bond movies just to look at him. He\u2019ll always be Robbie to me though.
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson has always been top of my list to be the next James Bond, but then my list is alphabetical.
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I would've preferred Rege-Jean Page, but Aaron Taylor Johnson COULD be great. But increasingly, it depends on who they get to direct the Bond movie which will prove to be way more important.
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson can\u2019t be the next Bond. Great face but wrong voice.
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There is absolutely no way that the role of the world\u2019s most famous spy James Bond should go to Aaron Taylor-Johnson it should go to Henry Cavill he\u2019s perfect for the role #HenryCavill #JamesBond
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The makers of the James Bond movies have reportedly chosen the actor they want to replace Daniel Craig as the next 007. \n\nAccording to The Sun, the contract has been offered to Aaron Taylor-Johnson. However, @edballs doesn't believe the next James Bond should have long hair.\u2026
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Forget Aaron Taylor-Johnson as 007. I always wanted the wonderfully talented Sean Pertwee to play Bond.
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Away from the casting speculation, there’s also been discussion around whether the next Bond film will be a reboot, seeing as Craig’s Bond was killed off at the end of No Time To Die.

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