Dust off the tuxedos and polish the Aston Martin because there may just be a new James Bond in town!
British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson may possibly step into the shoes of one of cinema's most iconic characters, James Bond, as he has been formally offered the role.
If he accepts the role, 33-year-old Aaron would succeed superstar Daniel Craig, who portrayed the MI6 spy for about a decade and a half.
Eon Productions is slated to begin shooting the next Bond film this year, and the script for the movie is currently being worked on. Reports said Aaron previously took a screen test for the Bond franchise but is yet to sign on the dotted line for the upcoming movie.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been formally offered the role of James Bond but is yet to provide his confirmation
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A source said the filmmakers are waiting to hear back from Aaron to formalize the Kick-Ass actor’s iteration of James Bond.
“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,” the source told The Sun.
“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,” the source added.
The actor would be replacing superstar Daniel Craig if he accepts the role in the next Bond film
Another source said he may not be “the best known in his field” but noted that his Golden Globe-winning performance in the 2016 movie Nocturnal Animals helped pave the way for his casting as James Bond.
“Aaron may not be the best known in his field but he is an incredibly talented actor,” the source told the outlet.
“His role in Nocturnal Animals showed his depth as an actor,” the source said and added, “He is the perfect person to play Bond and will pick up well from where Daniel left off.”
Aaron Taylor-Johnson previously said he finds it "charming and wonderful" that people see him fit to fill the shoes of James Bond
Aaron was among several actors considered for this prestigious role, including Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy, Idris Elba, Henry Cavill, and James Norton.
“I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role. I take it as a great compliment,” Aaron told Numero magazine last week as he addressed rumors about him being the next James Bond.