Marvel star Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘offered’ James Bond role

Daniel Craig will be replaced in the iconic franchise after five films and now the new star taking on the role has been revealed.

Daniel Craig attends The Opportunity Network's 11th Annual Night of Opportunity at Cipriani Wall Street on April 9, 2018 in New York City. Picture: Getty Images

A Marvel actor has reportedly been “officially offered” the role of James Bond.

British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been formally offered the chance to take over from current Bond star Daniel Craig, according to The Sun.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has officially been offered the role of James Bond, according to The Sun. Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/Getty Images.

Eon Productions, which makes the spy thriller films, is on course to start shooting this year.

A source told The Sun: “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.”

It’s been a long process getting to this point after the move was forced to undergo multiple delays due to last year’s writer’s strikes.

However, it’s been reported that work is finally underway on a script, with production scheduled to take place at Pinewood Studios in the UK.

Taylor-Johnson was in the running for the iconic role alongside numerous other actors including Cillian Murphy, Idris Elba and Henry Cavill.

As recently as last week, Taylor-Johnson said he was grateful to be in the mix, saying: “I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role. I take it as a great compliment.”

Daniel Craig quit the role of Bond after the release of the latest movie in 2021. Picture from Getty Images.

Last year, a report in The Sun revealed that the actor was in the running for the job after secretly screen testing for franchise boss Barbara Broccoli at Pinewood Studios.

He started his acting career in 2000s The Apocalypse, opposite Richard Harris, and appeared in 2008 teen movie Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging and 2022’s Bullet Train with Brad Pitt.

Insiders said Aaron’s performance as a psychopath in 2016 thriller Nocturnal Animals, which saw him win a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor, opened the door to the Bond role.

A source said: “Aaron may not be the best known in his field but he is an incredibly talented actor. His role in Nocturnal Animals showed his depth as an actor. He is the perfect person to play Bond and will pick up well from where Daniel left off.”

Craig quit the iconic role at the end of 2021’s acclaimed sequel, No Time To Die.

It ended with a shocking finale in which Bond is apparently killed off. With the handsome spy seemingly dead, it is unclear where the next movie will fit in the timeline.

Originally published as Marvel star Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘offered’ James Bond role