December 12th 2024.
At the New York premiere of his new movie Kraven the Hunter, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson was once again bombarded with the age-old question: will he be the next James Bond? With a sly smile, Aaron artfully dodged the question and redirected the conversation to his current project.
Joined by his wife, filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson, and her daughters Angelica and Jessie Phoenix, Aaron walked the red carpet in style as he fielded questions from the press. When asked about the persistent rumors of him taking on the iconic role of 007, he playfully replied, "I would say come see Kraven because that's what's out this weekend and it's not going to disappoint. I promise you that, guys."
It's no surprise that Aaron has become a fan favorite for the role, but he has consistently remained tight-lipped about any potential casting decisions. In a 2023 interview with Esquire, he stated, "It's not really for me to say anything." And when the rumors reached a fever pitch earlier this year, a production insider quickly shut them down, stating that there was "no truth" to them.
But despite these denials, Aaron continues to be asked about the possibility of playing Bond time and time again. In response, he has often redirected the conversation to his current projects, firmly stating, "I can only really talk about the things I'm going to show and tell."
And he's not the only British actor in the mix for the coveted role. According to bookies, Aaron is neck and neck with other top contenders such as Callum Turner, Rege-Jean Page, Theo James, and Leo Woodall. The decision ultimately lies in the hands of Bond execs Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who have remained vague but recently spoke about what they are looking for in the next Bond.
"It's a big decision," Barbara said, confirming that they are focusing on actors in their 30s. Michael added, "Every time we cast a new actor, the films change. It's the excitement of a new Bond, a new direction."
But for now, there is no official confirmation on when any Bond updates will be announced. And while Aaron may be the ideal choice for the role, he also has plenty of support from those in the industry. Director David Leitch praised his talent, saying, "He would be an amazing James Bond. I've never gotten to do enough action with Aaron, which is crazy."
Even Aaron's own wife has supported the speculation, jokingly saying, "Carry on speculating. He'd be great." And former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has given his stamp of approval, stating, "I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so."
However, one person who isn't interested in the rumors is current Bond star Daniel Craig, who simply responded, "I don't care," when asked about who should take on the role next. And as for Aaron's advice to go see Kraven because it "won't disappoint," it may have to be taken with a grain of salt, as the movie has received poor reviews and a low score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Regardless of the outcome, Aaron continues to handle the persistent Bond question with grace and a sense of humor. And while fans eagerly await any updates on the next Bond, they can catch Aaron in action as the titular villain in Kraven The Hunter, in theaters now.
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