Aaron Taylor-Johnson has allegedly emerged as the frontrunner to become the next James Bond, after the iconic Daniel Craig. The actress has met with Bond producers like Barbara Broccoli and has successfully auditioned in secret. During the audition, Taylor-Johnson filmed several test scenes, including one of Bond’s famous gun barrel teasers.
According to reports, the franchise boss is very impressed with Taylor-Johnson and his catalog of action films. Craig stepped down after “No Time to Die” in 2021, ending his career as the beloved secret agent since 2006.
Broccoli and another producer, Michael G. Wilson, previously talked about another potential Bond actor, Idris Elba. They praised his talent as an actor but said they didn’t consider anyone for the role until after Craig’s “No Time to Die” had ended its run.
Read on to learn more.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Is The Frontrunner To Be The Next James Bond
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“Bullet Train” star Taylor-Johnson has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next James Bond after Craig steps down in 2021. According to Puck news (via Daily Mail)Taylor-Johnson has met with Bond producers, such as Broccoli, and has also successfully auditioned for a secret audition in 2022.
Sources confirmed to the news outlet that screen tests with Taylor-Johnson are going “very well” but producers have yet to make any final decisions. The “Avengers: Age of Ultron” actor has yet to comment on the news of him being the lead. Broccoli and other manufacturers have also yet to make any statement regarding their choice for the role.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Impresses Bond Franchise Boss
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During secret auditions, Taylor-Johnson reportedly filmed several scenes as Bond, including one of the iconic gun barrel sequences. In November, sources spoke Sunsaid, “Aaron went for a screen test to be the next Bond in September, and the producers and Barbara loved it.”
The source added that the franchise boss likes the “Savages” actress and her gun-barreled teaser scene has brought her “one step closer to signing the deal.” The insider also said, “Boss at the brand were really impressed with the unique combination of acting intensity and his impressive back catalog of action films.”
Daniel Craig Retires From Role In 2021
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Craig officially stepped down from the role of James Bond after filming “No Time to Die,” which opens in 2021. The 54-year-old actor has played the role of the famous secret agent since he first starred in the movie “Casino Royale” in 2006. He also appeared in Bond films such as “Quantum of Solace” in 2008, “Skyfall” in 2012, and “Spectre” in 2015.
With Craig’s recent departure, it quickly became clear that Bond producers were in no rush to recast the role and were more focused on finding the next best actor to play the iconic spy. Broccoli previously spoke about the key features he and other producers are looking for in their next Bond.
He revealed that they were specifically interested in British actors under the age of 40, having previously considered and scrapped the idea of a younger Bond. Also, Bond will next take a 10- to 12-year commitment to the role.
Producers Discuss Casting Idris Elba As James Bond
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In early 2022, Broccoli and another Bond producer, Michael G. Wilson, were featured on the “Crew Call” podcast by Deadline. During the interview, they discussed the idea of another potential Bond actor, Idris Elba. Broccoli praised Elba’s talent, saying, “Well, we know Idris — I’m friends with him, and he’s a great actor.
He continued per New York Post, “I think we’ve decided that until ‘No Time to Die’ has run its course, and Daniel has been able to — well, we’ve all been able to — reap the benefits of Daniel’s wonderful tenure, we’re not going to think or talk about other people, actors to play a role or storyline or whatever. We just want to live in the moment, the present.”
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