Sunday 27 November 2022 09:41 AM Aaron Taylor-Johnson is 'top choice to become the next James Bond' trends now
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is allegedly the top choice to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond, after taking part in a secret screen test.
The actor, 32, is said to have impressed producer Barbara Broccoli during an audition at Pinewood Studios, where many of the franchise's films have been filmed.
A source told The Sun: 'Aaron went for a screen test to be the next Bond in September and producers and Barbara loved him. He is now one of the front-runners.'
Surprise: Aaron Taylor-Johnson is allegedly the top choice to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond, after taking part in a secret screen test (pictured in 2018)
Aaron, who is married to Fifty Shades Of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson, 55, has starred in the Kick-Ass movies, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Godzilla.
He started out in the 2001 series Armadillo before featuring in The Bill and Casualty, and securing his big break in the 2009 John Lennon biopic, Nowhere Boy.
MailOnline has contacted Aaron's representatives for comment.
It follows reports that Idris Elba walked away from 'years of talks' with movie bosses to become the next James Bond, paving the way for a new 007.
Could it be? The actor, 32, is said to have impressed producer Barbara Broccoli during an audition at Pinewood Studios (Daniel Craig is pictured in-character)
Bookmakers William Hill subsequently placed Henry Cavill at the forefront with 5/2, Regé Jean-Page with odds of 4/1, followed by Tom Hardy and James Norton both with 6/1 and Chiwetel Ejiofor at 7/1.
Aaron and Sam recently took to Instagram as they both shared a rare sweet snap with one another.
Giving an insight into family life, the married couple admitted it was taken by their 10-year-old daughter Romy Hero.
