Is Aaron Taylor-Johnson Really Next James Bond? The Recent Rumor Breakdown
The actor would totally live up to Daniel Craig's Agent 007.
Summary
- It is rumored that Eon Productions is in talks with Aaron Taylor-Johnson to play James Bond.
- The rumor is based solely on a report from an unnamed insider.
- There have been no official announcements regarding the casting of Bond.
Most high-profile productions with millions of fans around the world try to keep every detail a secret until the time is right, making their stars sign NDAs and tightly controlling the narrative. But James Bond movies, which follow the fan-favorite British secret agent, are perhaps the most shrouded in secrecy.
Based on Ian Fleming's James Bond novels, the film series of the same name began in 1962 with Dr. No, starring Sean Connery as the titular spy. Since then, there have been twenty-seven James Bond flicks starring different actors, most recently Daniel Craig, who has portrayed the character in five movies. Now that the franchise is looking for a new leading man, rumors are swirling that Aaron Taylor-Johnson could be the next 007. But is there any truth to it, or is it just gossip?
Suspicious Insider Information
The young British actor, known for his roles in the Kick-Ass franchise and the MCU where he portrayed Pietro Maximoff, has appeared in many prominent films such as Godzilla, Tenet, The King's Man. Currently, Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars opposite Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy and Marvel's standalone production Kraven the Hunter. And rumor has it that the role of James Bond may be on the table for him.
Eon Productions, which has produced most of the James Bond films, and Aaron Taylor-Jonshon are reportedly discussing the details of his contract before making an official announcement.
'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,' The Sun reports the words of an unnamed insider. '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.'
A Grain of Salt
As exciting as the rumor is for Bond fans who finally have an answer to the haunting question of who will be the next Agent 007, it's still a rumor. In other words, it's too early to draw any conclusions. After all, the actor himself is still playing coy about getting the role.
'I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role. I take it as a great compliment,' Aaron Taylor-Johnson shared with the outlet.
On the other hand, some people may be upset by the rumored casting, as there were many other prominent actors considered for the role. For example, Idris Elba, Richard Madden, Taron Egerton, and Henry Cavill were among the top actors considered for the role of James Bond.
Ultimately, we'll have to wait for an official announcement to shed some light on the rumor. But Aaron Taylor-Johnson would be a nice choice…
Source: The Sun.