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19 Mar 2024, 15:23
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With speculation mounting that the next James Bond has been chosen, a “production insider” has reportedly responded to the rumours.
It was reported earlier today (19th March) that Aaron Taylor-Johnson would be slipping into the tuxedo vacated by Daniel Craig, who finished his run as 007 with 2021’s No Time To Die.
The Sun reported that Eon Productions, who make the Bond movies, have offered the role to the Kick-Ass star, and that he could sign on to start filming in Pinewood studios later in 2024.
However, there has since been another development. According to the BBC, Eon Productions have said they don't comment on speculation, however a “production insider has told BBC News there is ‘no truth in the rumours.’”
This contradicts The Sun’s inside source, who earlier said: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.
“As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.”
Taylor-Johnson has starred in movies such as Christopher Nolan’s Tenet and Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. He is set to star alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy in May.
His name is one of many who have been linked to the role of James Bond since Daniel Craig called it a day. Oppenheimer star Cillain Murphy had recently been rumoured to be the new favourite, with former 007 Pierce Brosnan saying he would do “a magnificent job”.
Other names that are possibilities are Idris Elba and Henry Cavill. Another favourite is Happy Valley’s James Norton, while Bridgerton’s Regé-Jean Page, Tom Hardy, Damson Idris and Chris Evans (the other one) have all been mentioned.
It looks like we’ll all just going to have to keep on guessing who will be Bond for a bit longer!
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