Aaron Taylor-Johnson on Joaquin Phoenix + Christian Bale, and pushing himself creatively

Go behind the scenes of the latest cover shoot with actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson where he talks about the versatility of Joaquin Phoenix and Christian Bale, pushing himself creatively, and drawing influence from the likes of Nick Cave and Robert Carlyle.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:21 - Aaron Taylor-Johnson on... versatility and the anti-hero
02:00 - Aaron Taylor-Johnson on... creativity and pushing yourself
03:10 - Aaron Taylor-Johnson on... storytelling
04:57 - Outro and cover reveal
Videography + Edit: Markus bidaux
Video Producer: Sophie Porter
Photography: Kosmas Pavlos
Creative and Styling: Joseph Kocharian
Grooming: Lucy Halperin
Post-Production: Dienachbarin
Fashion Assistant: Aaron Pandher
First Photography assistant: Luke Johnson
Second Photography Assistant: IVYC

[@andyroo9381]

He is so gorgeous and talented at the same time.

[@kimberlyjeanne9456]

Loved him in Bullet Train

[@lovemin6978]

This is interesting knowing his inspirations and thoughts, he seems very passionated by acting. He looks calm and wise but can play very charistmatic and sometimes crazy characters, I like when an actor plays someone who seems different from their real personnality. I can't wait to see more of his movies

[@lunamercury9039]

hes so beautiful im gonna die 😂

[@tachou2009]

Yes my too

[@chatitup2943]

Yeah, he's really beautiful, I think inside n outside.

[@ginalopez4621]

He is a good actor he can pull that off. Handsome too.

[@vaporwave436]

Omg my favourite actor admires my favourite Christian Bale I'm in heaven

[@Fringerunner_1984]

He caught my attention with nocturnal animals. I think he deserves better within the film realm. I'd like to see more of him in really good cinema.

[@GwaiZai]

perhaps his best role

[@lisamiller1699]

Nowhere Boy and Savages led me to Nocturnal Animals. He's versatile.

[@tachou2009]

Aaron ❤

[@GwaiZai]

He's very good in Fall Guy. Not a great film, but great performance. I doubt he expected them to share video of him doing weird interpretive dance for his photoshoot.

[@jessicahannigan2858]

Brilliant actor❤

[@anziocc]

my man

[@iitsdaylight]

Oh , the flying man!

[@gazbomb74]

It wasn't until I looked at his filmography that I knew what he'd been in ?To me it's a bad sign because not a single performance has made any impression!!! Where as the 2 actors he's mentioned have made deep impressions on numerous occasions.

[@vandolmatzis8146]

He should play Buster Keaton.He kinda deadpan.

[@thewebstylist]

Yeesh these kind of photoshoots just so allow/take egos over the top when put on by a once iconic name and mag like rolling stone

[@drg1314]

I just don't really see him as Bond... this interview kinda feels like an awkward job interview, going through the motions and not actually saying anything very substantive! It feels uncomfortable! And his voice really does not give off a James Bond vibe 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BenH-zz1er]

If true, an absolutely terrible choice to be the next James Bond. He’s too goody two shoes, dweeby and wooden. Has no charisma or danger about him

[@lexygirl9493]

Take a look at the trailer for his new movie Kraven The Hunter. He’s got major charisma and looks like a snack to boot. I think he’d make a great Bond.

[@BenH-zz1er]

@@lexygirl9493 Watched the trailer of that film, and the “charisma” is so forced. And, yeah he’s ripped in it. James Bond has never been muscles.. He is not a natural Bond. End of.