Aaron Taylor-Johnson

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Has Reportedly Met With 'James Bond ... (Collider.com)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who is known for his roles in Bullet Train and the MCU, has met with James Bond producer, Barbara Broccoli, for the iconic role.

Be sure to stay tuned to Collider for updates on the James Bond casting. Both movies will be out before the next Bond movie starts filming; Kraven the Hunter is set to release on October 6, 2023, and The Fall Guy is slated for March 1, 2024. Despite the fact Taylor-Johnson checks all the boxes, Puck News explains there is also a risk that the actor might become too famous to play James Bond because of the next two films he is set to topline, Kraven the Hunter and The Fall Guy. Taylor-Johnson's Pietro had an uncredited cameo in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, before moving on to a more significant role in Avengers: Age of Ultron. He’s a person who has been through the wars, so to speak. Following Daniel Craig's exit as the Martini-loving spy, the actor was said to be one of the candidates under consideration to take up the mantle.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson emerges as reported frontrunner for James ... (The A.V. Club)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson reportedly had a promising meeting with James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli.

Now, [Puck News](https://puck.news/23-semi-surefire-hollywood-predictions-predicaments-and-preoccupations-for-2023/)’ Matthew Belloni writes that Taylor-Johnson did indeed sit with Broccoli “and the meeting went well.” He reportedly checks all the boxes—beyond those listed above, he’s also a “great actor” and “accomplished but not particularly famous.” However, as Puck News notes, he’s about to re-enter the Marvel Universe (on the Sony side) as the lead in [Kraven The Hunter](http://avclub.com/film/reviews/kraven-the-hunter-2023) and star alongside Ryan Gosling in [The Fall Guy](http://avclub.com/film/reviews/the-fall-guy-2024) film. “Lucien appeared on the show at a time when his acting career was not as high-profile as it is now, but he was very popular then and has a fan base now which stretches generations,” the Daily Mail source says. [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20563304/aaron-taylor-johnson-james-bond/) reported that the [Bullet Train](http://avclub.com/film/reviews/bullet-train-2022) star had impressed producers in a “secret audition” for the role. “Bond bosses are already saying how you can see him in the 007 tuxedo, how dapper and fitting to the role he will look.” If we turn our attention to that arena, one Aaron Taylor-Johnson has emerged as a favorite in recent months (per [NME](https://www.nme.com/news/film/henry-cavill-aaron-taylor-johnson-tied-favourites-next-james-bond-3369073)). [male](https://www.avclub.com/james-bond-producer-still-prefers-a-male-james-bond-1848177533), [thirty-something](https://www.avclub.com/james-bond-thirty-something-next-says-producer-1849613513): these are the bare minimum requirements for the next James Bond, which has been described as a “ [reinvention](https://www.avclub.com/producer-barbara-broccoli-next-james-bond-film-1849123133)” by producer Barbara Broccoli.

Why Aaron Taylor-Johnson Should Be The Next James Bond (MovieWeb)

Reports suggest that several actors are in the running to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond. Here's why Aaron Taylor-Johnson is perfect for the role.

A dark-haired and sinister Bond might be reverting to type, but there's no one better to play the role that way than Aaron Taylor-Johnson. He began as a child actor, appearing in minor roles in a variety of television films and independent productions such as the Jackie Chan vehicle Shanghai Knights (2003) and opposite Edward Norton and a pre-stardom Eddie Marsan in The Illusionist (2006). [from Sean Connery](https://movieweb.com/james-bond-sean-connery-best-moments-as-007/) and Roger Moore to Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan had dark hair. Other work has included a starring role opposite John Cena in the 2017 Iraq War film The Wall, alongside Chris Pine's Robert the Bruce in Netflix's Outlaw King (2018), and in the Brad Pitt-led film Bullet Train earlier this year. including The Witcher and Enola Holmes star Henry Cavill and [Aaron Taylor-Johnson](https://movieweb.com/person/aaron-taylor-johnson/). [a female James Bond](https://www.cbr.com/james-bond-franchise-female-007/) being mooted by fans and commentators alike since Craig's departure, nothing is certain when it comes to the question of how best to continue one of the world's most successful and long-lasting movie franchises.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson to be the next James Bond? English actor ... (WION)

If a new report is true, Aaron Taylor-Johnson may be the next James Bond. The English actor, as per Puck News, met Barbara Broccoli, one of the producers of ...

If a new report is true, Aaron Taylor-Johnson may be the next James Bond. He’s probably been in the SAS or something. This, of course, does not mean that he is indeed the next 007, but if the report is true, it augurs well for the actor's chances.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson had successful meeting with James Bond ... (MARCA.com)

Ever since the James Bond franchise ended their relationship with Daniel Craig, they had been looking for a proper candidate to become the new 007.

The furthest they got was when they made an actress take on the role of 007, but with So far, this is the only actor that is publicly known to have met with Brocoli and done well. This report suggests that the meeting went extremely well and Brocoli is enchanted by the actor's versatility. This role would be the one that can shoot him to that level of stardom. [James Bond](https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/movies/2021/09/29/61544831e2704ebea28b45c3.html) franchise ended their relationship with Daniel Craig, they had been looking for a proper candidate to become the new 007. They previously stated they were looking for an actor in his early '30s who could commit to the role for the next decade, at least.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson New James Bond Frontrunner After Genuine ... (Screen Rant)

A new report confirms that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is in the running to play James Bond, following a meeting with Bond producer, Barbara Broccoli.

Confirmation that Taylor-Johnson is in the running for Bond is sure to excite audiences who are eager to see the beloved character return to screens. [met with Bond producer Barbara Broccoli](https://screenrant.com/james-bond-auditions-from-russia-with-love-scene/) to discuss the role. After 2021 saw Daniel Craig's departure from the role of Bond after five films, discussions surrounding who will be the next actor to take on this highly coveted role have been rife with rumor and speculation.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson emerges as James Bond frontrunner after ... (Evening Standard)

It was first reported in November that the 32-year-old had impressed Bond producers following Daniel Craig's exit from the franchise.

He is now one of the front-runners.” It was first reported in November that the 32-year-old had impressed producers after filming a “secret audition” following It was first reported in November that the 32-year-old had impressed Bond producers following Daniel Craig’s exit from the franchise.