Followers can add Sam Taylor-Johnson to the rising checklist of celebrities who agree that Aaron Taylor-Johnson could be the proper James Bond.
The 57-year-old filmmaker gave her enthusiastic endorsement of her husband, 33, for the position whereas chatting with ET’s Rachel Smith on the New York premiere of her upcoming movie, Again to Black.
When requested whether or not Aaron has already taken up the position of 007 following Daniel Craig‘s exit as the enduring British Secret Service agent, Sam neither confirmed nor denied the reported rumors. She merely informed ET, “I imply it might be wonderful, let’s examine.”
The mom of 4 added that her husband “has the chops” to hold on the legacy of the enduring character, and even thought-about that she might be the filmmaker who brings his depiction to the large scream.
“That might be so enjoyable,” she admitted.
It has but to be confirmed if Aaron — who at present seems in The Fall Man with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt — has accepted the 007 position. It was first reported by The Solar in mid-March that EON — the manufacturing firm behind the franchise — had supplied the Avengers: Age of Ultron star the position and was simply ready on his response.
“Bond is Aaron’s job, ought to he want to settle for it. The formal provide is on the desk and they’re ready to listen to again,” a supply informed the outlet. “So far as EON is worried, Aaron goes to signal his contract within the coming days and so they can begin making ready for the large announcement.”
The outlet reported {that a} new Bond movie — the twenty sixth within the franchise — is slated to start manufacturing later this yr.
ET reached out to EON, who didn’t touch upon the reviews.
Craig, 56, performed Bond in 5 movies between 2006 and 2021 and informed ET again in 2019 that No Time to Die could be his final movie with the franchise.
“That is going to be my final Bond I believe,” he shared with ET. “I believe I’ve carried out sufficient, persons are going to get sick of the sight of me. Another person ought to have a go.”
On the time, the Knives Out star weighed in on who he thought ought to placed on the go well with and tie subsequent, to which he mentioned it ought to simply be “the correct particular person.”
“I believe that everyone ought to be thought-about,” Craig shared.
In an interview with Rolling Stone U.Okay. launched on March 20, Aaron was requested about whether or not there’s any reality to the swirling hypothesis over his casting. He reportedly sat in silence and adjusted the topic.
“I can solely actually discuss in regards to the issues I will present and inform,” he shared. “So The Fall Man, Nosferatu, Kraven the Hunter. I’m right here to advertise these.”
Aaron’s Bullet Prepare co-star, Brian Tyree Henry, beforehand informed ET that he couldn’t be extra on board with the rumors of his buddy’s potential position.
“Every little thing about that’s good,” the Causeway actor mentioned. “He’s completely stealthy, he appears to be like wonderful, he is a superb actor.”
With a wink to the digital camera, Henry added, “I hope I may be his Bond villain.”
Aaron shouldn’t be the primary actor (or actress) to have their title thrown into the dialog surrounding the subsequent Bond, nonetheless. Since Craig’s exit, names like Theo James, Callum Turner, Regé-Jean Web page, Lashana Lynch and Henry Golding have all been named as potential replacements for The Lady With the Dragon Tattoo actor.
ET just lately spoke with Turner and Lynch at separate occasions and every gave their responses to the rumors about their potential subsequent position. Lynch, 36, beforehand performed the brand new 007 in No Time To Die, taking on for Craig within the movie.
“I believe my mother is placing these rumors round city,” Turner, 34, informed ET on the premiere of his Apple TV+ present, Masters of the Air. “Barbara Broccoli is a tremendous producer, I would like to work along with her in any capability.”
“Do you suppose folks really need that? Do you suppose persons are actually prepared for that?” Lynch informed ET on the Bob Marley: One Love premiere. “I signed up for one film, actually. I did one, look, I do not know something in regards to the subsequent one. I’ve not had a dialog so, yeah, it is of their palms. It is within the franchise’s palms.”
