Aaron Taylor-Johnson: ‘New James Bond’ addresses claims he’ll be 007

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson has distanced himself from claims he’ll be the subsequent James Bond.

The Tenet actor made headlines on Tuesday (19 March) when it was reported that franchise producers had been awaiting his response after making a “formal offer” for him to exchange Daniel Craig as 007.

Taylor-Johnson, 33, was first rumoured for the position in January 2023 after it was reported producer Barbara Broccoli had been left impressed by a display check with the actor, whose credit embody Kick-Ass, Bullet Train and Nowhere Boy.

Now, seven months after awkwardly swerving questions in regards to the rumours, he has as soon as once more tried to pour water on the suggestion he’ll play the British spy in an interview performed earlier than the alleged provide was mentioned to have been made.

In a brand new interview with Rolling Stone UK, Taylor-Johnson, who’s selling Sony’s Spider-Man spin-off Kraven the Hunter, mentioned: “I can only really talk about the things I’m going to show and tell. So, The Fall Guy, Nosferatu, Kraven the Hunter. I don’t feel like I need to have a future drawn out for me. I feel like, whatever’s drawn out for me, I can f***ing do better.”

The outlet famous that he delivered the reply “with a wry smile”.

Elsewhere within the interview, he continued to pour water on the thought he would possibly be Bond by saying he “doesn’t necessarily want… doing one action movie after another” to be his “brand”.

These feedback echo quotes he made in August 2015, when, after being requested if it was thrilling to contemplate taking part in Bond, he responded: “I just focus on the things I can have in my hands right now. What’s in front of me right now.”

According to The Sun, Eon Productions are hoping to begin filming the twenty sixth Bond movie later this yr, and 33-year-old Taylor-Johnson is producers’ selection for the position.

A supply instructed the outlet: “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.”

The Independent has contacted Taylor-Johnson and Eon productions for remark. The April/May subject of Rolling Stone UK is out now.