Will the suspense come to an end? Will we finally know the identity of the person who will take over from Daniel Craig? It’s not easy to succeed the man who brilliantly took on the legendary role of Agent 007 in the last five films of the franchise: Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Sky Fall (2012), 007 Ghost (2015) and Dying can wait (2021). After rumors surrounding the name of his successor, such as Idris Elba known for his role in the series Luther, Regé-Jean Page whose notoriety exploded with the first season of The Bridgertons Chronicleor Henry Cavillthe interpreter of Supermanone name seems to persistently stand out from the crowd and become a favorite: that of Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The 33-year-old British actor is not yet well known to the general public. At least from the French public. If it turns out that the rumors are true, there is no doubt that his notoriety will explode very quickly throughout the world. But who is this native of the town of High Wycombe, near London, England?
A point in common with Emmanuel Macron
He started his acting career at a very young age by starring in a few films like Shanghai Kid 2 (2003) or even The illusionist (2006). In 2008, at the age of 18, he was cast in the film Nowhere boy in which he plays the main role, that of a young John Lennon. It’s not a hit at the box office but he meets a lifetime: that of Sam Taylor-Wood, the 41-year-old director. Ignoring their 23-year age difference, a story reminiscent of that of the Macron couple, they began a relationship and became parents of two daughters, Wylda Rae, born in 2010, and Romy Hero, born in 2012, the year the couple married in Somerset, England. Their love is such that each added the last name of the other and they thus have the same surname: Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson.
A filmography of action films
The actor’s name is not yet very well known and yet he has starred in many films which were huge hits at the box office. His filmography can ultimately explain why he would be tipped to be the next 007. He plays the young high school student who decides to become a superhero in Kick Ass (2010) by Matthew Vaughan, director he finds in The King’s man: first mission (2021). He appears in films from the Marvel franchise such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). Aaron Taylor-Johnson is part of the cast of Tenet (2020) by Christopher Nolan, from the action film Bullet train (2022) by David Leitch, alongside Brad Pitt. He finds the same director in The fall guy which is scheduled for release in 2024. It is an adaptation of the series The man who falls at the right time whose title role is played by Ryan Gosling.
All these films have one thing in common: action films, more of the muscular kind. Finally, the choice of Aaron Taylor-Johnson to play the next James Bond may seem wise. And it must be said that the costume suits him perfectly. If the choice is confirmed, it remains to be seen how the writers will find a way to bring James Bond back to life? Indeed, in the last film, Dying can wait, the secret agent had sacrificed himself for the survival of the world on an island bombarded by missiles. Leaving the famous secret agent for dead. But that’s the magic of cinema. There is no doubt that they will find the solution to revive 007. A timely title?