Aaron Taylor-Johnson reportedly chosen as the next James Bond

The identification of the following 007 is all the time a carefully guarded secret till the official reveal.

Nonetheless, in response to current stories, the following James Bond is about to be introduced. And to not brag or something, however the actor rumoured to be formally solid has been on our radar for some time now.

In December 2022, we printed an article on how all indicators have been pointing in the direction of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the star of Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Nocturnal Animals and _Bullet Prepare,_as the seventh actor to play 007 within the official movies.

Our sources on the time advised us that Taylor-Johnson had been screen-tested for the position and that the 33-year-old was the one to beat within the eyes of Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael J Wilson.

He has but to formally settle for the enduring half, however a supply advised The Solar: “Bond is Aaron’s job, ought to he want to settle for it” and that the formal provide “is on the desk and they’re ready to listen to again.”

The Solar’s supply added: “So far as Eon is worried, Aaron goes to signal his contract within the coming days and so they can begin making ready for the large announcement.”

As for the principle man himself, he was interviewed by Numero journal final week about rumours linking him with the position. In response, he stated: “I discover it charming and fantastic that individuals see me in that position. I take it as an important praise.”

So, there go our hopes for some much-needed variety in casting, however there’s no denying that Taylor-Johnson is a high quality and versatile actor, who’s greater than able to succeeding Daniel Craig, who holstered his Walter PPK and hung up the tuxedo following the discharge of No Time To Die in 2021.

In fact, till an official assertion is launched by Eon Productions, which produces the Bond movies, pinches of salt for everybody. 

Nonetheless, regardless of 007 producer Barbara Broccoli repeatedly saying that they “haven’t even begun” the method of shaping the following James Bond film, they could be about to announce the identification of future iconic spy.

Beforehand rumoured candidates for the position have been secure (learn: boring) bets Henry Cavill, Richard Madden and James Norton, in addition to extra promising actors like Regé Jean-Web page, current Oscar winner Cillian Murphy, and fan-favourite Idris Elba.

Elba has dominated himself out ages in the past, and even acknowledged that “disgusting” feedback about his race put him off. As for Murphy, his barnstorming efficiency in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer might be an important shout, however he could also be higher suited to a villainous position. Eon have prior kind right here in terms of snapping up current Oscar winners and casting them as antagonists. Simply have a look at what occurred with Rami Malek post-Bohemian Rhapsody…

If it seems to be Taylor-Johnson, he would observe Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig in taking over the half. 

The actor will quickly seem in Sony’s newest Spider-Man spin-off superhero providing Kraven the Hunter – which, contemplating the studio’s current string of disasters (Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Morbius, Madame Net) doesn’t look terribly promising.

The Bond gig might be simply what Taylor-Johnson wants to make sure his profession doesn’t take a plunge courtesy of the Spider-Man adjoining universe, and permits the 007 franchise to reinvent itself for its subsequent, and daunting, post-Craig chapter.

Extra sources • The Solar, Numero