Aaron Taylor Johnson as James Bond
Will he be Daniel Craig’s successor?
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is said to have impressed at a secret James Bond audition.
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According to an insider, anyone who wants to be Daniel Craig’s successor as James Bond will have to take on Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Who will succeed Daniel Craig (55) as James Bond? There is still no official answer to this question, although speculation has been rife for many months. In the meantime, however, one actor is said to have emerged as the absolute favorite: Aaron Taylor Johnson (33).
Idris Elba (51), Tom Hardy (46), James Norton (38), Henry Cavill (40) and Regé Jean-Page (35) are just some of the big names that have already fallen for the 007 role goes. Taylor-Johnson has also been talked about for a while. According to a report in the British Daily Mail The 33-year-old Brit is now reportedly “extremely close” to winning the agent race. He is said to have convinced Bond producer Barbara Broccoli (63).
“Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently the hot favorite for the iconic role, he is Barbara Brocoli’s first choice – and the one to beat,” an anonymous source explained. Already in November 2022 The British “Sun” reportedthat Taylor-Johnson is said to have convinced the producer at a secret audition and has been one of the frontrunners ever since.
Will Christopher Nolan direct?
There has also been speculation about the next Bond director for some time. According to the current report, “Oppenheimer” maker Christopher Nolan (53) is currently a “likely” candidate. “He’s extremely interested in doing something completely different with the franchise,” says the insider. If Nolan can get his way with the producers, he would reportedly be happy to be on board.
In July, Nolan had hinted at in the “Happy Sad Confused” podcastthat he was fundamentally interested, but that there were a few things that needed to be taken into account. “The influence of these films on my filmography is embarrassingly obvious. […] “It would be an incredible privilege to direct one,” said Nolan. At the same time, there are certain limits within which you have to work when taking on a character like James Bond.