Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘has already shot teaser footage of iconic gun barrels for producers’ amid rumors he’s being tipped to be the next James Bond
By Chloe-lee Longhetti for Mailonline
Posted: 02:03, 11 December 2022 | Updated: 02:47, December 11, 2022
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly filmed footage as James Bond, amid rumors he will take on the iconic role.
According to The Sun, the 32-year-old actor filmed the memorable “gun barrel teaser shots” seen in movies over the years.
A source told the publication: “Aaron has impressed bosses so much that he filmed one of the franchise’s famous muzzle teaser scenes, something that all the actors do. The move takes him one step closer to signing a deal.
The new 007? Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘has already shot iconic gun barrel teasers’ for producers amid rumors he’s being tipped to be the next James Bond
They added: “Brand bosses were really impressed with his unique combination of acting intensity and his impressive catalog of action films.”
The outlet reported last month that Aaron was a hit with producers and particularly impressed producer Barbara Broccoli.
“Aaron went to a screen test to be the next Bond in September and the producers and Barbara loved it. Now he is one of the favorites,” a source told the publication at the time.
Iconic: The 32-year-old actor reportedly filmed the memorable ‘gun barrel teaser shots’ seen in films over the years
Lead role: Daniel Craig, 54, has appeared in five of the Bond films, from Casino Royale to No Time to Die
Aaron, who is married to Fifty Shades of Gray director Sam Taylor-Johnson, 55, has starred in Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Godzilla.
It follows reports that Idris Elba has pulled out of “years of negotiations” with film bosses to become the next Bond, paving the way for a new 007.
Bookies William Hill subsequently put Henry Cavill in the lead at 5/2, Regge Jean-Page at 4/1, followed by Tom Hardy and James Norton both at 6/1 and Chiwetel Ejiofor at 7/1.
Will he be Bond? Henry Cavill is another star tipped to take on the iconic Bond role and recently left The Witcher
Henry, 39, recently revealed that he is leaving The Witcher, with Australian actor Liam Hemsworth taking on the role of Geralt of Rivia.
Daniel Craig, 54, has appeared in five of the Bond films, from Casino Royale to No Time to Die.
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Aaron for comment in relation to this article.
Step back: This follows reports that Idris Elba has pulled out of ‘years of negotiations’ with film bosses to become the next Bond, paving the way for a new 007
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