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[@mwdunlap1]

Just saw a guy on BBC make the following appropriate response: "The white smoke hasn't risen from the Vatican quite yet!😂

[@grahamgreene779]

great reference

[@sandersson2813]

Bit of an overused cliché really.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Honestly as soon as I heard the news the first thing I thought of was “What will Calvin say about this?”

[@tbountybay3080]

Same!!!! Haha

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

I love seeing KZbinrs I know interact. It'd be amazing to see the two of you talking about Bond themes in a video together.

[@anthonyscorziello8465]

100%

[@biggestliberacefan1988]

Dear Calvin have enjoyed your channel for many years and consider you the go to expert with anything to do with Bond I have just finished watching The Netflix Series the Gentleman and I was very impressed with the performance of Theo James . I feel he has all the right attributes to be the next Bond he has the right look right age 39 and voice also he has that upper-class demeanour as well as being able to dish out the rough stuff . Most importantly he looks very cool especially in a tense situation all of those attributes were on display in the Gentleman. I know he is an actor of some experience but have not watched him in anything else but Bond definitely came to mind while watching him in the Gentleman. I wondered what your thought were Calvin or any of your loyal followers out there is he even talked about for the role ? I have not heard anything here in Australia loved to know yours most sincerely Carl .

[@DeanJones_92]

As for Aaron Taylor-Johnson himself, I think he'd be a really solid choice for Bond. But as you say, until there's a script and director attached to 'Bond 26', I can't imagine Barbara and Michael will announce anything, without having a press conference with the film title reveal , writers, director and a Bond himself.

[@BaySean]

Wa from Kickass to James Bond

[@Sparrows1121]

@@BaySeanHave you seen Kick Ass 2 movie. It has some glorious scenes, the main villain especially : D

[@davidjames579]

I can't see any actor would tie themselves up with a project that doesn't have shooting dates let alone a script. Actors have to plan because of other job offers. They'd have to be very successful, actually developing the Bond film themselves or committed to Bond at the risk of their popularity and visibility to take so much time off.

[@natwolf687]

​@davidjames579 I can see why : You get to play James Bond.

[@Risico16]

After seeing him in Bullet Train, I think he could definitely pull it off. Definitely wasn't my first pick for the role but I'll be happy with the selection if he is indeed the man for the job

[@RoninGaijin]

Bullet Train convinced me that Aaron is perfectly suited for BOND 007!

[@renekauts8323]

So, previous James Bond, Daniel Craig was ca. 5 years older than me. This guy is ca. 17 years younger than me. So, it has finally happened... Can't believe I live in a world where James Bond would be my son...

[@thestarkknightreturns]

I'm now going through your first stage. This guy Aaron Taylor Johnson is two years older than me. I'm bracing myself for when I become older than the next fella!

[@Marklovesdrama]

Oh no Aaron is ten years younger than me. 🥺

[@RighteousBrother]

@@thestarkknightreturns exactly the same with me and Craig - who's two years older than me. Prepare now, because let me tell you, it hurts!

[@thestarkknightreturns]

@@RighteousBrother I started with Pierce Brosnan's Tomorrow Never Dies in theaters and I was there for the entirety of Craig's movies. But I was a kid at the beginning and it's just not the same thing. I can only imagine what you felt when you first watched Craig onscreen and just being two years younger than him, it must have been really immersive. Especially Craig who's probably one of the Top 3 best Bonds.

[@no288]

LOL Good comment rene

[@demetrisross17]

I honestly wanted Henry Cavill but...if this is true, I'll definitely enjoy Aaron's bond.

[@FictusFilmsPROTrailers]

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[@dawsynasay4841]

Henry is too old at this point. He’s now in his 40s and with how long these films take to make compared to previous decades, he’d have 2-3 films if he was lucky

[@sandersson2813]

It's not what someone at 40 looks like now, it's what they look like in 10 years when they're on their third Bond film. Films aren't being made at the Connery or Moore rate anymore, so Cavill might age terribly. Personally I'd rather they choose a different actor as I'm not sure Johnson looks the part, but happy to be proven wrong if he scubs up well.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

​@@rossmccay The advantage of going younger is that if delays occur it's not aging the actor out ['The Batman part 2' has been delayed until 2026 recently but as Robert Pattinson is 37 it will be okay] and there usually a lot cheaper [allegedly Cavill got $10 million for his extended cameo in Argylle so his 'full film' quote must be pretty high] when the first Bond with a new actor traditionally watching the budget. I know people say they'd change strategy [like suggesting filming 'back to back'] to accommodate him but I just don't see that happening [Argylle not doing well did him few favours].

[@Tuelis97]

@@rossmccaythis is true, but all of those actors had films that came out every 2 years or so - the gap between Bond films is now around 4/5 years (likely a symptom of Craig’s popularity as an actor and desire to be involved in other projects), so, unless they put a clause in the contract that reduces the amount of projects the new actor can do during his tenure as Bond, they really need a young actor just to make it worth it.

[@garybryant5946]

When EON have a press conference then I will believe it probably have the UK GE before a new Bond is officially announced

[@johnwalters4792]

Yes

[@michaelkafcsak6889]

Barbara Broccoli is absolutely working on the next Bond, regardless of what she has said in interviews.

[@stevedennison4095]

Well, it is basically her only job so if she isn't she should bloody get on with it or hand it over to someone else to do.

[@ricarleite]

I don't think we will have another EON Bond film

[@rafaelfiallo4123]

It would be nice if she stopped and let someone else do it.....

[@FictusFilmsPROTrailers]

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[@briteppr62]

It’s all spin & has been for years.

[@WhiteJarrah]

The BBC reported that their sources within Eon tell them that there is no truth to the rumours.

[@CheesyChimp69]

I'm sure the BBC are wetting their Woke pants and throwing a hissy-fit because it won't be Idris Elba. We all know the agenda they serve by now.

[@ScaredStraightProductions]

Was waiting for this video haha. I'm with you Calvin. I'm trying not too get excited over something that might not happen. Id be happy if it was johnson.

[@danielhenzphotography]

I could really see him in the role. But for what is worth, Eon did not show any signs, that anything is going on. I really hope to see some news, real news. Even about the new game.

[@afmccloskey]

Taylor-Johnson did well with Nowhere Boy and Bullet Train. I think he's shown he has the swagger and bravado to play Bond. If he did well in the screen tests, I look forward to seeing what Taylor-Johnson's Bond would bring if and when he's selected for the part.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Personally this feels very much re-hashed from the December 2022 reports which said he had 'shot a gun barrel sequence'. The BBC's article was so thin as it went though the usual other candidates to pad it out. Given his next lead project-Kraven the Hunter-is from Sony's Spinderverse and following on from the bomb that was 'Madame Webb' it needs all the help it can get! There was reports that Richard Madden was to be offered Bond 'within days' to cash in on Bodyguard in 2018 and Sussanne Beir would direct Bond 25 after 'Night Manager' which are just two examples of stories which didn't go anywhere.

[@THEremiXFACTOR]

I saw the Kraven trailer twice at the cinema, and it looked like absolute shite. It will bomb, I have no doubt.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

​@@THEremiXFACTOR It looks very Dead on arrival [tellingly it was meant to come out in January last year and has been repeatedly delayed].

[@MrHatsuka1]

My mum just said literally the same thing to me too!

[@gajwan]

Christopher Nolan tends to write his own films and is a huge bond fan. If he was to be selected as director he probably has pitched a story idea and since he’s worked with Aaron may even have suggested him… maybe very wishful thinking on my part but it’s possible things are coming together but have been kept under wraps

[@jamesatkinsonja]

I can certainly see Calvin bumping up reviews of 'Bullet Train' and 'Tenet' to given Aaron Taylor-Johnson a closer look! [he was also in 'The King's Man too!].

[@atrac88]

While watching Bullet Train it occurred to me how great a Bond he’d make. And here we possibly are.

[@HunterJ1999]

I think a lot of people are going to be surprised about how much of an unknown the next Bond is actually going to be.

[@Floyd1138]

kick ass, outlaw king, bullet train, he is pretty well known, just not to npc normies

[@dashtoroya2838]

Well he was in MCU as quicksilver even tho he was killed off in his first movie

[@harrisonmode8046]

I think they mean someone OTHER than Johnson.

[@stevenpaget6252]

This rumour was worth it if it got us a video by Calvin, because said video is far better than the original rumour.

[@usernameinfo4therevenge]

Wouldn't we have heard of other candidates being auditioned? It seems extremely unlikely Eon would just offer him the part, that is not how they have worked in the past. As for writers, it would appear since NTTD, Purvis and Wade have produced a grand total of one short film.

[@YTguySmithy-lk6go]

Much in demand. 😂

[@user-ns5mt4oo1i]

It will be a relatively unknown actor who may be in a television series or something rather minor. EON doesn’t hire well known actors as history has shown.

[@obscureentertainment8303]

Johnson was once in a movie with Pierce Brosnan where he played his son. If he does end up being the next Bond, then that movie will be the first one to feature two EON Bond's together.

[@DannyKaffee]

Which movie?

[@nothingtoseehere2336]

That's interesting. There is a movie however that features in its cast THREE principal Bond Villain actors. Can you name it?

[@jamesatkinsonja]

@@nothingtoseehere2336 Ronin? [Dune Part 2 has two main Bond villains and a henchman!]

[@nothingtoseehere2336]

@@jamesatkinsonja Correct 👍 There are three other movies that I know of that feature two principal Bond Villain actors in their casts. Can you name them?

[@jamesatkinsonja]

@@nothingtoseehere2336 The Paul WS Anderson version of Three Musketeers had Mads Mickelson and Christophe Waltz. It's not a movie but 'Smiley's people' had both Stromberg and Drax.

[@DafyddBrooks]

To be honest if it did take 16 months, it kind of wouldn't surprise me because this is going to be a huge gamble to go for an actor to cast not just for one movie, but for many many Moore movies. But it could be all twoddle as you say or as at 4:52, your more than happy to be wrong as am I :)

[@FilmCram]

I'm still digesting the last film I'm not ready for the next one just yet!!

[@briteppr62]

Hi Calvin, at long last we get an update! As always, thanks for all that you do! ✌️

[@SpydyrUnlimited]

He definitely checks all the boxes as far as looks, age, physique, acting talent BUT the one thing that holds me back is his voice… it’s a little too high, all Bond voices have been in a lower tone that could carry seduction and threats

[@bondjamesbondsandiego0075]

I’m so very glad you decided to do a video on this. Big rumors like this week to be addressed. It was a great way for me to finish my day!

[@1Chasg]

I was waiting to hear your take on this!

[@bensneb360]

This would be pretty dope, he’s an amazing actor and could do a lot with the part

[@allexm]

I won’t believe it until we get an official announcement from EON, but if this is true then I don’t think I’d be too mad about it. I was quite impressed by ATJ’s performance in Bullet Train

[@foodreacts837]

Get this man to 100k already

[@TheBondReport]

We’re all hopeful, but skeptical.

[@briteppr62]

The truth!

[@RoninGaijin]

I was standing on the table for Aaron! I'm so pleased with this news!

[@briteppr62]

@@RoninGaijin I’m with you. However, to my knowledge no official announcement has been made.

[@roc5291]

I think ATJ is a great choice if true. My main concern would be who they bring on as a director and screenwriter to launch his debut. Goldeneye and Casino Royale were perfect launching films for Brosnan and Craig and extremely hard acts to follow.

[@yorkshiremackem1433]

I think they should do a live show on revealing the next Bond and not just a small post on social media. The live show should also be celebrating the Bond franchise and have actors and actresses who have been in the previous Bond films from the Connery era till the Craig era.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

It would be interesting who'd answer the call for such an event given of course sadly many have passed on at this point.

[@yorkshiremackem1433]

​@@jamesatkinsonja There was a live show for the twelfth doctor in 2013 for Doctor Who and Zoe Ball who has nothing to do with doctor who hosted the live show. I would personally choose Brian Cox who did road to a million to be the host of the Live show.

[@TrainerCTZ]

Watch "Bullet Train." He looks so slick in that pin stripe blue. 3-piece suit. Perfect Bond.

[@renekauts8323]

The 2 most iconic James Bond actors ever: SEAN CONNERY & ROGER MOORE. Actually, Roger Moore was even better, he had the biggest James Bond films ever: TSWLM(1977) and Moonraker(1979).

[@sashaking1115]

Yeah Roger is my favourite actor!

[@fireballfireball6962]

Said from the beginning Aaron Taylor Johnson would make a very exciting Bond! I hope he gets it!

[@DazzaS83]

There are a few comments you made which is valid. 1) The director is normally involved in casting Bond. As far as we know, there is no director. 2) There is normally a writer. As for As we know, there is no script. I will add my own point. 1) I wouldn't trust the S(c)um if they wrote water was wet. I know Nolan has apparently said he would cast Taylor-Johnson as Bond but there is no way the producers would give up that much creative control, even if Nolan is probably among the best directors right now, particularly with his two bookends that he has as Oscars in his well deserved hands. I think we are still quite far away from anything beyond Brocolli having conversations with Jeff (Blofeld) Bezos.

[@purefoldnz3070]

c'mon this news is from the Sun newspaper. Which is a joke of a tabloid.

[@EatSleepEmpire]

We need more false alarms and outrageous rumors like this. I’m just happy that the internets favourite Bond content creator has a reason to make another video!

[@FullmetalNinja25]

I would've preferred a more unknown Actor but ATJ is a good pick I think, if its true of course.

[@katashworth41]

After watching The Iron Claw (and him being about the only thing I liked about Triangle Of Sadness) I’d have loved Harris Dickinson.

[@captain_morgan4462]

I remember in 2004 reading in a Showcase cinema hand out that Dougray Scott had been cast as Bond and believing it. I also remember a few months later reading in a newspaper that Eric Bana had been cast as Bond with the headline “the man with the golden future”. Obviously Bana didn’t become Bond, but this news of Aaron Taylor Johnson has gone beyond a random newspaper headline and is all over BBC news on tv, there may be some truth in it. We’ll see in the next few days or weeks if there’s an official EON announcement with a press conference.

[@adamcollins915]

Would have liked Dougray Scott. Handsome with a strong voice. Big film experience starring alongside Tom Cruise.

[@Savoy1984]

When you said your mum mentioned it, me and my friend were just talking yesterday about a chart we read years ago in mix mag that was the top ten reasons you know your addicted to dance music and the top 2 were you ask your friends heard any good tunes lately and number 1 was you ask your mum heard any good tunes lately. 😊

[@SuperBrooklynite007]

I was on the Cavill train and hoping for Sam Clafin as well but I think Johnson will be a great fit I hope he’s a mix of Moore and Dalton

[@adamcollins915]

He's good looking & the right age. British and has big film experience.

[@KalEl290]

Thanks for the quick video Calvin - and for a refreshing dash of common sense, which seems to be sorely lacking today on most Bond themed forums.

[@UniversallyExported]

As much as I like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, I would prefer someone lesser known. Still waiting patiently for something official.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

I suppose David Corenswet's casting for superman recently is a good example of it going to a guy who's built up a strong CV but wasn't well known to the general public.

[@tomchris60]

Aaron Taylor-Johnson falls into the "Hey, is that..? Mmm, he looks familiar" kind of actor. Far from a super star and closer to the "on the cusp" status that Connery and Craig were when they were cast as Bond.

[@DannyKaffee]

Other than Bond rumors I've never heard of the guy.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

@@DannyKaffee He has been in some big movies like Captain American: The Winter Solider, Kick ass and Tenet.

[@joshbaker1581]

I mean the only really unknown Bond actor was George Lazenby, who wasnt an actor! Sean was a jobbing actor whod had a few high profile supporting roles, similar with Dalton and Craig, and Moore and Brosnan had established themselves on TV

[@hazrod13]

I think you are right, i would be pretty strange to announce an actor without a director

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the video Calvin

[@neilmatthews5590]

Love you big C and tbank u for this news , pure bollocks as it is

[@James-tt7mr]

After seeing him in bullet train I thought he’d be a good choice. I’m very pleased about this casting

[@kevint1719]

I give it more credibility than most rumours because he is an excellent choice for the role, by far the best I've seen. Most of the actors they talk about are either too old or look nothing like most people's idea of James Bond. Aaron Taylor-Johnspn seems to me to tick every box. Plus he's a well known face but not a big star they'd have to pay a fortune to, which is the kind of actor the Bond producers have usually gone for. If I were to bet, I'd bet it's true. ("Spend the money quickly, Mr Bond!")

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Given I've long though that the next Bond needs to be in there early 30's due to the slow rate of production now a days [Mission Impossible 7+8 difficulties probably have ruled out 'back to back filming' and given 'The Batman part 2' has just been delayed until 2026, Robert Pattinson being in his 30's helps] and probably shouldn't be an A-Lister for the 'surprise' factor, I am supportive of Aaron Taylor-Johnson for the role and to me he feels like a more 'fresh' candidate than names that have been banded about for years or people who've played similar roles [multiple times in Cavill's case] but again I'll believe it when I see it. I'll be interested to see if the Nolan rumors get revived given he's [well deserved] Oscar win and having worked with A T-J on Tenet. Whoever is cast I do want to give them a chance though.

[@Gary85Paul]

A good old saying seems relevant. "I'll believe it when I see it."

[@TheAdam159]

I'll wait for an official announcement from Barbara and Michael

[@tylerrumfelt3353]

I actually love that they got someone who was younger and it’s such a unique choice. I wish him the best.

[@sandersson2813]

By definition all the actors have been unique, so what does that even mean?

[@KatEtoile]

I just watched Bullet Train today (amazing film!!) and that completely convinced me. He’s fantastic. I really hope this is true!

[@JoeColburnGuitar]

Had to watch Bullet Train after this story a couple of weeks ago and Aaron Taylor-Johnson would smash it!

[@Chronocrits]

This would be my perfect Bond casting. And Nolan to direct the next 3 films would be icing.

[@SteveVdw]

They already worked together on Tenet ... could be a perfect match!?

[@Chronocrits]

@@TheCandyButcher807Bond has not had a director of his magnitude for a very long time, if ever. For him to agree, he’d have to be given full freedom to steer Bond in the direction he wants.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

@@Chronocrits Sam Medes was an Oscar winning director and he said he had considerable creative control over his films [like supervising the script, choosing the crew etc].

[@Chronocrits]

@@jamesatkinsonja And Skyfall and Spectre were both fantastic my opinion. But that was nearly ten years ago now, believe it or not. But I do think Nolan is a level beyond Mendes, personally.

[@tmg1993]

I'd recognize the Nightfire main menu music any day of the week. Makes for good video background music

[@renekauts8323]

By the way. Today is 21 March 2024. Timothy Dalton's birthday. Was he born in 1944 or 1946? This is the greatest mystery of all time! At least in the James Bond franchise...

[@05Rudey]

I had 4 other actors in mind, at the top being Henry Cavill. But my wild cards (younger or less known actors, or forgotten actors recently getting back to fame and form) I had 3 in mind. Theo James, Robert Pattinson & Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Been a fan of him since Kick-Ass.

[@randyhunsuckerhunziker]

Henry too old.

[@05Rudey]

@@randyhunsuckerhunziker I suppose we all have an age limit, I honestly believe the perfect age to start is early 40's (like Piers Brosnan in GoldenEye), As Bond has had a long career in the Army, Special Forces, lower ranks of the intelligence organisation to be as skilful as he is (just my opinion)

[@stephenkoranteng6260]

He definitely could be James Bond and despite the fact that these are rumours, I reckon it's 60% true. I actually met the bloke at the Sound of 007 concert a few years back, so I'm taking that as a positive sign that he's in the filmmakers crossbars 😏 Hope I ain't wrong. I'd love it if Aaron Taylor Johnson was cast as James Bond and if we also get a new Bond movie to go with it too 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@pauldunlop1660]

In the books Bond joined MI6 from the Royal Navy's Special Boats Service, at last we have someone young and credible enough to tell that tale and Aaron could do exceptionally well.

[@nicknewman7848]

That's the story we need.. a recruitment story where he gets recruited from the Navy, goes through OO selection process, proves his worth, gets turned from a rough diamond into a slick, suit wearing badass, makes his 2 kills to become a OO and foils a diabolical plan on his first major mission by the end of the film. it's been 20 years since Casino Royale, there's no reason we can't have an origin reboot. After what happened in the last film it needs to be done .

[@DannyKaffee]

I've thought that too. Make him an Afghanistan veteran as well.

[@mikeadams7904]

Yes​@@nicknewman7848

[@pauldunlop1660]

@@nicknewman7848 I agree, commander Bond has to earn his spurs no dinner jacket till the last scene of the film.

[@davidjames579]

Thanks for doing this video so quickly Calvin! I was thinking I wonder if Calvin might put out a video on this on Sunday and then I saw the notification. Great to have your insight. I too thought this was the usual Tom Hardy is Bond rubbish but its weird much how its getting reported on. I agree that why would they hire the actor first. And why would ATJ sign to no script?

[@graemewilson7975]

I do hope it Johnson purely for his performance in Tenet appearance. He appears to understand what needed in a current spy genre actor

[@9jay10]

I feel like whenever they actually announce a new bond actor it won’t be any of the rumored actors

[@cerealfibre6938]

I think Aaron Taylor-Johnson will make a gr8 James Bond.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@alfonsobiggers2452]

The Sun: _Hold the presses! This, just in!_ Me: _They'll print anything these days..._

[@Floyd1138]

ATJ was fantastic as the Black Douglas in Outlaw King. Please watch it if you havent.

[@KeplersDream]

"Bond is Aaron's job, should he wish to accept it" -- no, that's Mission Impossible, surely?

[@DannyKaffee]

As if the guy would say no.

[@youknowmyname5695]

We need a Book collection video 🙏🏻😃

[@raumanu1001]

I do understand the sentiment around them getting a director and script before the actor, but that was almost 20 years ago now. Like it or not (I don't really) today we live in a world of cinematic universes and connected movies, so maybe for this bond, they're casting the actor first, due to that being the most recognizable face for the audience

[@crheath2001]

As much as I like this news, I've never seen an actor screen test for Bond without a director or script in place.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

I remember Calvin accurately saying someone will need to direct the screen test and they'll need to know what tone there going for [David Arnold said he was given the Casino script when Craig was cast and was confident he was going to be a success in the part]. I could only imagine it happening if Nolan has agreed to do it [as he'd write the script] or Martin Campbell did the screen test before a younger person directed the film but as you say it seems unlikely.

[@benquadrinaros8692]

Babe wake up, the goat has posted

[@andrewchapman4267]

Aaron Taylor-Johnson would make a kickass James Bond

[@agent00asmr]

I'll believe it when they make it official. It seems highly unlikely this is how the news would break.

[@neesi1570]

Something else to consider is that (as you said) Amazon now owns MGM and Bond was undoubtedly a huge part of that sale. They aren't going to let EON sit around wearing black armbands forever. I'll believe all this when Wilson and Broccoli introduce Taylor-Johnson at a press conference, but I do think that there's more going on than they've suggested. FUN FACT: Assuming that this is all real and Taylor-Johnson ends being Bond for a decade (the bare minimum that EON is apparently asking), he'll *still* be younger than Roger was when he started.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

It was interesting when Amazon said they were going to reboot loads of MGM properties [like 'Thomas Crown'] that Bond wouldn't be part of it given Eon are still figuring out the reboot. It does make me wonder how much say Amazon has it in or if things like 'Sound of 007' and having the films on prime are useful 'filler' for Amazon until a film materialises.

[@DiegoRamirezRedpill]

Will be sets 1960s in James Bond 26 by next week sign Aaron Taylor Johnson he is next James Bond

[@josephryan362]

He has actually signed the contract now Calvin

[@neilhenderson9805]

I agree Calvin, I'm just not that excited by the news. Until we get a press conference confirmation, I don't believe any of this speculation.

[@davidririe4111]

I’m jealous of the fact that James Bond updates seem to be national news over there. Otherwise, this would be great news to me! Aaron Taylor Johnson seems like a great pick, in that he’s a suitable blank slate, looks enough the part, and there’s nothing I dislike about him. Here’s to hoping Nolan directs it and they manage to pump the thing out before WWIII.

[@ThorTwinkle]

I'm at the point where I won't believe any casting news if it doesn't come directly from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson. Also, Aaron Taylor Johnson has "almost been hired" to play Bond for more than a year now... It's probably his team just trying to force their hand but I don't know if it can really work. Personally, I still wish they'd go with an unknown to the general audience or, if they pick someone who's already established in the industry, I'd rather them going with someone who hasn't already lead a big action movie. My pick at the moment would be Jonathan Bailey. Still, right now I believe them when they say that the casting process hasn't begun yet... However, it's been enough time since *NTTD* that I'm starting to believe that they are working on at least a 1st draft of a screenplay. Who knows, maybe this lack of official news is making me a bit delulu lol

[@jamestoney6108]

He's the right age

[@spencerkindra8822]

This feels like the first piece of REAL Bond news we've gotten in almost three years. If it's true, I'm for it. I like Aaron Taylor-Johnson enough to where I'm good with him being cast as Bond. He's young enough and he's got the comedic chops (as displayed in Kick Ass, The King's Man, but mostly Bullet Train) needed for the role. Hopefully Eon brings back the humor of the first 20 Bond films instead of the seriousness we got with the Craig era as a response to the Bourne movies but also just post 9/11 Hollywood in general.

[@_JMB]

DAVID ZARITSKY FOR being a EXTRA/SMALL ROLL in the new BOND movie!! 👍🏼

[@kevinobrien9626]

Calvin for Bond!

[@austinmoore1113]

I thought this guy seemed too young until I realized that Sean Connery was even younger when he started.

[@tomhockman6267]

Connery WAS younger, but he looked much older than his age due to his ruggedness. He freely admitted that at 18 he looked 30.

[@eth39232]

If there is another Bond film, I wouldn't be surprised if Aaron Taylor-Johnson is selected, but I also don't expect the next Bond film to be announced for another two years, with release in 2027.

[@dantucker3721]

If Aaron Taylor-Johnson accepts the role of James Bond, my prediction is that he will be a more campy Bond like Roger Moore and/or Pierce Brosnan. Nothing wrong with that, but if they go down that road, maybe they could continue from DAD (considering that Craig's Bond was a reboot) and continue the campy style with the new Bond?

[@RobertK1993]

He looks nothing like Brosnan or has any of his charm I want him back to honest rather than Johnston

[@dantucker3721]

@@RobertK1993 It's true that he doesn't look like Brosnan. Do you think that Taylor-Johnson will play a more serious Bond if he accepts the role? Brosnan's acting got better over each film.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

@@RobertK1993 He's 70 now and he also said regarding Bond 'my time is my time'.

[@andrewklang809]

Every new Bond going forward will have a new continuity (barring an actor literally dying). That's just how things work now. Can't bring Bond into a Multiverse like Spidey.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Well he appeared in Tenet in quite a serious role so I don't really know what his casting would lead to tone wise. Personally I don't see the point of continuing from DAD given that's now over 20 years old and things have changed a lot since then.

[@StupidMarioBros1Fan]

I highly doubt that Barbara Broccoli is telling the truth when she says there's "nothing" regarding the next Bond film/era. More likely she means nothing has been finalized or is even close to that point. Just ideas & suggestions on what to do that are so under baked that to mention them would just lead to fans speculating & then being disappointed about stuff that was never actually promised...because that's how the Internet works these days. Probably still trying to decide what kind of tone & direction to take the series, as that will dictate what type of crew and actor they want for the next couple of films. Or maybe they really are taking a break after making Daniel Craig's films for over a decade. Maybe there really has been no development, at the end of the day we can only take these announcements and interviews at face value.

[@CRITTERBUSTERS]

Arron Taylor Johnson surprised me in Bullet Train and I think he would make a decent bond. I hope it’s true that he’s the guy.

[@DreBourbeau]

There’s a saying in England: where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

And where there's The Sun, there's bullshit.

[@jhjhjhjhjhjhify]

I can imagine the only grain of truth here is that ATJ has perhaps met with BB about potentially auditioning for the role further down the line. Nothing formal, just a quick chat (she did the same with Craig, and like Craig she actually knows ATJ from a third party - in this case his wife). He's probably not the only actor they've approached about this. Just gives them an idea of specific candidates/whether they'd be interested. Apart from that it's rubbish.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Ralph Finnes said he had an 'informal' chat about the role in the mid 90's so it's certainly plausible. Similar to how both Nolan and Eon have said they've had chats about him directing Bond for years but it's never [so far] been anything serious.

[@dannycalifornia1300]

The speed and breadth of the spread of the ‘story’ was quite remarkable, slow news day I guess. Would be very happy if it was ATJ, my personal preference would be Robert Pattinson.

[@danielscott8180]

If Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the new Bond, expect more exploration of Bond's dark side. He might prove to be even darker than Daniel Craig. Hope it's true. He's my pick.

[@Smileyman00]

As I heard from a guy, who overheard 2 other guys in a London hotel ,Bond 26 will premiere december 2026.

[@spaceodds1985]

I call BS on this. Having said that, the only reason I want to see him as Bond is because with him in the role I wonder if his leading lady will be a mature one. A leading lady pushing 50 will be nice to see, and will diminish the bad taste left after Monica Bellucci’s brief time in SPECTRE. Apart from that I am not excited for him getting the part.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Bellucci's cameo really added little to the film other than slow the pacing [I suspect it might have been a late addition to the script as only Craig appears with her for her scenes]. I'm all for more mature ladies in Bond [It's crazy Honor Blackman was one of the oldest at 39!] .

[@barbedheart]

The only reason I can think of why Aaron Taylor-Johnson would have been offered the role at this point in time would be because Craig co-produced his Bond films, setting a new precedent for the next Bond actor. Talyor-Johnson would want to produce as well, or Broccoli/Wilson would assume he should. So in casting a new Bond they would also hire a co-producer to develop the film with. This would help explain Taylor-Johnson's quote about not doing what has been "laid out" for him and perhaps also shed some light on the Christopher Nolan connection. Perhaps Nolan has worked as some kind of chaperone or reference for Taylor-Johnson seeing as he was in Tenet. Speculations! Yes.

[@chumpey]

I'm so deeply fed up with all of these rumours. I am also finding myself more and more ambivalent towards who they cast and what the future of the franchise looks like. This will be the first time that Bond will be younger than/the same age as me, and I think that's just not going to work. It all ends for me with Bond getting blown sky high! It was a good run. I even got to work on one of them, so I'll always have my memories. Time to get into something with an older protagonist...Colombo perhaps 🤔

[@DBear789]

Mind there was chat about Robbie Williams back in the 90’s 😂😂😂

[@danielhenzphotography]

I remember this! So wired.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Critic Gene Siskle seriously suggested Denzil Washington for the role [well his son eventually played the very 'Bond' esq lead in Tenet!]. There were also stories that the role would be gender swapped with Sharon Stone taking it over.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

I remember french footballer Thierry Henry being asked in a fan interview if he'd play Bond to his bemusement! It seems every guy who looks good in a tux is linked to Bond and any attractive actress to the Bond girl by tabloids on a slow news day.

[@davidjames579]

I remember a rumour that Ewan McGregor would play James Bond Jr to Pierce's Uncle James in TWINE.

[@adamcollins915]

That was from Williams himself. He had never acted but modestly said he did not want to be Bond.