It’s been a yr and a half since Daniel Craig’s ended his time as James Bond with No Time To Die. Hypothesis has been rife over who the brand new 007 will probably be for months, if not years, with the likes of Henry Cavill, Regé-Jean Web page and Tom Hardy receiving backing from followers. One of many largest rumours is that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has auditioned and impressed producer Barbara Broccoli. Actually, throughout one latest interview, the 32-year-old gave a really coy response to all of the rumblings round him.
Talking beforehand with Vainness Truthful, Taylor-Johnson stated: “It’s flattering. You possibly can have one thing actually optimistic [written about you], however you too can have one thing actually detrimental that may flow into. You simply wish to keep in your lane, keep grounded, keep across the individuals that you just love and love you again, and keep in that world.
“As a result of the second you begin believing the s*** individuals say about you, you’ve misplaced your f***ing thoughts. You’ve misplaced it.” But now there’s a brand new report that solid doubts on the Kick-Ass actor turning into the brand new Bond.
In accordance with scooper Jeff Sneider on The Sizzling Mic, Taylor-Johnson – who’s about to hit the A-list starring in Kraven the Hunter later this yr – could also be out of the Bond race.
He stated: “Right here’s the one I heard right this moment that was fascinating. Much less of a scoop aside from only a ray of hope, perhaps. I’ve heard Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s not a lock for Bond. I don’t suppose it’s proper for him. It’s not that I don’t suppose he’d make a very good Bond, however I don’t know if he wants it.”
Take it with a pinch of salt, however naturally, Henry Cavill followers will rejoice at this information on condition that he’s been neck and neck on the prime of the following Bond odds with Taylor-Johnson for weeks.
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Because it stands, each stars are on round 5-2 on the bookies to be solid because the (00)seventh official Bond star. Cavill definitely has a bonus at being the runner-up to Craig within the 2005 auditions for On line casino Royale. Nonetheless, given he turns 40 this yr could imply he’s missed the boat.
Regardless of the case, Broccoli gained’t spill the beans about what’s occurring behind the scenes. On the BAFTAs purple carpet, she instructed LADBible: “No, we haven’t even began casting but. There isn’t even a script.” This was virtually a month in the past, so hopefully there will probably be some official information within the not-too-distant future.
SOURCES: VANITY FAIR/LADBIBLE
