The prolonged speculation surrounding who would succeed Daniel Craig as the iconic British spy James Bond may have finally found resolution,
as per a report from U.K. tabloid The Sun, indicating that Aaron Taylor-Johnson, a prominent English actor recognized for his roles in major films, has been formally offered the coveted role.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, aged 33, gained prominence for his portrayal of the lead character in the "Kick-Ass" films of 2010 and 2013. Additionally, his portrayal of Pietro Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's "Avengers:
Age of Ultron" (2015) remains one of his highest-grossing performances to date. Notably, he is slated to return to the MCU as the titular character in the upcoming movie "Kraven the Hunter."
Taylor-Johnson's accolades include winning the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in 2017 for his role in Tom Ford’s thriller "Nocturnal Animals. " His acting career began at the age of six, starring in several films during his childhood, such as "Shanghai Knights" (2003) and "The Illusionist" (2006).
He has also starred in blockbuster films like "Godzilla" (2014), Christopher Nolan’s "Tenet" (2020), and "Bullet Train" (2022). In a recent interview with Numéro, Taylor-Johnson expressed his appreciation for fans' desire to see him as Bond,
viewing it as a significant compliment. Speculation about Craig's successor has persisted since the actor confirmed in 2019 that his final appearance as Bond would be in the 2021 film "No Time to Die.