SUMMARY
After much anticipation regarding the successor to portray the legendary British spy James Bond following Daniel Craig, speculation might find a resolution. The UK tabloid The Sun has claimed that Aaron Taylor-Johnson, once a child actor and now recognized for his performances in major blockbuster films, has been officially extended the role.
Important Information
At 33 years old, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is an English actor recognized for his portrayal of the lead character in the 2010 film “Kick-Ass” and its 2013 sequel, “Kick-Ass 2.” Additionally, he gained prominence for his role as Pietro Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015), which remains his highest-grossing film. He is slated to reprise his role in 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 performance in Tom Ford’s thriller “Nocturnal Animals.” His acting career began at the age of six, starring in various films during his childhood, such as “Shanghai Knights” (2003) and “The Illusionist” (2006). He has also featured in numerous blockbuster films with significant box office success, such as “Godzilla” (2014), Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” (2020), and “Bullet Train” (2022).
In a recent interview with Numéro, Taylor-Johnson expressed his appreciation for fans’ support in considering him for the role of Bond, describing it as “charming and wonderful.” He views it as a great compliment.
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As per The Sun’s Tuesday report, Taylor-Johnson is on the verge of taking on the role of Bond and completing a contract within the week. A source revealed to The Sun, “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it.”
What to watch for:
The release date of the next Bond movie and the duration for which Taylor-Johnson will portray the role. Barbara Broccoli, a producer at Eon Productions for the Bond franchise, hinted to Variety that whoever assumes the Bond role will probably be dedicated for 10 to 12 years.
SURPRISING INFORMATION
For years, rumors circulated that British actor Idris Elba was a top contender to assume the Bond role. However, he expressed that certain detractors turned the situation “disgusting and off-putting” by making it about race. Elba, who would have been the first black actor to portray Bond, admitted he was flattered by the rumors but conveyed to the Wall Street Journal in 2022 that he doesn’t envision Bond when he looks in the mirror.
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The Bond franchise, prior to Taylor-Johnson’s casting, had an extensive history spanning over 60 years and involving six actors. Eon Productions has released 25 films to date, with two additional films produced by other companies. The inaugural Bond film, “Dr. Sean Connery was the first actor to play the spy in the 1962 film “No.”Connery and Roger Moore hold the record for starring as Bond in seven films each, the most by any actor. George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Craig are the other actors who have taken on the iconic role, with Craig’s tenure—comprising five films from 2006 to 2021—being the most recent.
Bond movies are renowned for their box office success, with “Skyfall” (2012) leading the pack by grossing over $1.1 billion globally, making it the franchise’s highest earner. Furthermore, every Bond film released in the 21st century has surpassed $400 million in worldwide box office earnings.