Huge hint star is the next James Bond

It’s been the biggest question in Hollywood for years, now one major clue has dropped about who the next 007 is.

A top Hollywood actor has dropped a huge hint he’s landed the coveted James Bond role.

The rumour mill has been continually whirring as to who will take on the iconic 007 gig – with little-known actor Stuart Martin a recent name in the frame.

However, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has now given another clue that he’ll be stepping into Bond’s shoes, reports The Sun.

The Marvel movie star, 34, has signed a deal with Omega – the brand of watch the 007 spy wears.

Omega has been supplying timepieces to the iconic literary and movie character since the release of 1995 flick, Golden Eye.

Aaron has joined the firm’s roster of global ambassadors, with a promotional image showing the Kick-Ass and Avengers movie star staring into a cabinet filled with the classy wristwatches.

This could be yet another clue that he has bagged the Bond gig.

There’s another huge clue Taylor-Johnson could be Bond. Picture: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

However, other stars including Theo James, Henry Cavill, and Tom Hardy, have all been tipped to replace Daniel Craig as the Secret Service agent.

The Sun exclusively told how Aaron had been formally offered the role of the Brit spy last year.

This came after we first reported the Marvel movie star had emerged as a surprise frontrunner three years ago.

NEW BOND?

In 2022, The Sun revealed that Aaron was in the running for the job after secretly screen testing for Bond movie supremo Barbara Broccoli at Pinewood Studios.

A source previously told us: “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.”

When asked previously whether he would step into Bond’s shoes, Aaron said: “I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role.

“I take it as a great compliment.”

Days ago it was confirmed that Bond will still be a British man despite being sold to “woke” Hollywood streaming site Amazon.

Daniel Craig previously played Bond. Picture: Tobias Schwarz/AFP

Before giving up ownership of the popular film franchise, 007’s stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson insisted the spy would retain his nationality and gender.

Ms Broccoli, who took over the Bond brand from company Eon Productions alongside Mr Wilson in 1995, made the arrangement before she agreed to sell the rights to Amazon in a $1.6 billion deal.

Insiders have hit back at fears the streaming giant – owned by Jeff Bezos – will turn Bond “woke”.

An insider told the Mail on Sunday: “Amazon is committed to keeping the spirit of Bond alive and that means he has to be British or from the Commonwealth – and he has to be male.”

Half-siblings Barbara Broccoli, 64, and Michael G Wilson, 83, took over the Bond franchise from their father and stepfather Albert “Cubby” Broccoli – who bought the film rights from Bond creator Ian Fleming in 1961.

Since then there have been 25 movies – where Bond defeats villains bent on destruction, all while drinking martinis and seducing women.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.

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