It looks like Aaron Taylor-Johnson could be the next James Bond! According to a recent report by Culture Crave, the actor has met with James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli to discuss the possibility of taking on the iconic role. The meeting apparently went well, and Taylor-Johnson fits the description of the type of actor the production team is looking for – someone who is young, British, and doesn’t have a huge star profile already. However, it’s worth noting that Taylor-Johnson’s next two roles in the movies Kraven the Hunter and The Fall Guy could potentially increase his profile and make him a bit too well-known for the role.
As for former James Bond actor Daniel Craig, he seems to be taking the rumors in stride. When asked about the possibility of Taylor-Johnson taking on the role, Craig said, “I don’t really pay it any attention…it is what it is.” However, he did express excitement about watching the next Bond actor, saying, “Yeah, of course. I’ll be front and center.”
It’s worth noting that the James Bond production team is still in the early stages of planning for the next film, with filming reportedly at least two years away. In a recent interview, Broccoli emphasized the importance of “reinventing” the character of Bond and said that they are “working out where to go with him.” She also confirmed that Bond will remain male, but that they are interested in creating new, strong female characters rather than simply casting a woman in a traditionally male role.