Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being tipped to be the next James Bond and has reportedly already directed a version of the 007 films' iconic gunshot opening.
Eon Productions will unveil the new star of the spy franchise in March 2023 after Daniel Craig (54) recently quit the Bond role. It's not officially confirmed yet, but the 'Kick-Ass' actor, 32, is said to have already filmed the iconic sequence, according to British newspaper 'The Sun'.
The Sun reported that Aaron had completed a "top secret screen test" for the role at Pinewood Studios. A source reportedly told the publication: "Aaron impressed the bosses so much that he got to shoot one of the series' famous teaser scenes, which all Bond actors do.
This step brings him one step closer to signing a contract. Brand executives were truly impressed by his unique blend of theatrical intensity and his impressive catalog of action films.”
Aaron, who has starred in 'Tenet' and 'Bullet Train', now has a 4/5 chance of bookmaker William Hill nominating him as the next 007. Earlier this year, Idris Elba reportedly left talks of becoming the next 007 to pursue "his own movie franchise." With Idris out of the running, Henry Cavill, 39, and Rege-Jean Page, 34, were considered bookmakers' favorites for the role, but it's been reported that producers want the new Bond to be under 40 and taller than 1.80 m.
Richard Madden, 36, and James Norton, 37, are also said to be in pole position for the role, while the alleged height requirement appears to rule out previous candidates such as Taron Egerton, 33, John Boyega, 30, and 35-year-old Kit Harington. Filming on the next film is scheduled to begin in winter 2023.
