New James Bond
Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be the new James Bond!
According to the British media, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has received an official offer for the role of James Bond. This puts an end to months of speculation about Daniel Craig's successor.
The 33-year-old actor has yet to officially accept the role, British newspapers report. A source told the Daily Mail: "Bond is Aaron's job, should he want to take it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting for a response." It is believed that Taylor-Johnson will sign in the next few days.
British television is already discussing the fact that he will have to have his hair cut. Because an agent of Her Majesty needs a proper short haircut.
Seventh actor
Once he has signed the contract, he will be the seventh actor to play the iconic British secret agent since the start of the film series in 1962.
Sean Connery played the super agent with the double zero from 1962 to 1971, George Lazenby played him once in 1969, Roger Moore took over from 1973 to 1985, and Moore followed Timothy Dalton in the role from 1987 to 1989. Then came Pierce Brosnan from 1995 to 2002 and most recently Daniel Craig played James Bond from 2006 to 2021.
From 'Kick-Ass' to Golden Globe winner
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is a British actor who became famous for his roles in films such as 'Kick-Ass', 'Nowhere Boy' and 'Nocturnal Animals'.
The 33-year-old Golden Globe winner has established himself as a versatile actor in Hollywood and is in demand for both action blockbusters and sophisticated independent films.
Early career and breakthrough
Taylor-Johnson was born in High Wycombe, England, in 1990. He began acting at the age of six and made his first appearances in plays and television series. In 2006, he played the lead role in the film "Nowhere Boy", a biopic about the early years of John Lennon. He won the British Independent Film Award for Best Newcomer for his performance.
Taylor-Johnson's breakthrough came in 2010 with the comic book adaptation "Kick-Ass". In the film, he played the eponymous hero, a shy teenager who feels called to be a superhero. The film was a commercial success and made Taylor-Johnson a household name in Hollywood.
Versatile actor
In the following years, Taylor-Johnson appeared in a number of different films.
In "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015), he played the superhero Quicksilver. For his role as a psychopathic killer in "Nocturnal Animals" (2016), he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Private life
Taylor-Johnson has been married to director Sam Taylor-Johnson, who is 24 years his senior and whom he met on the set of "Nowhere Boy", since 2012. The couple have two daughters together. The director also has two daughters with her ex-husband Jay Jopling.
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