Report: Aaron Taylor-Johnson offered James Bond role, set to replace Daniel Craig

Ever since Daniel Craig announced that he would bow out of the spy franchise after his film No Time to Die (2021), speculation has been rife over who would succeed him as James Bond.

As per a new report, British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been formally offered the job as the new James Bond, although no casting announcements have been made yet. 

Per the report, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is expected to accept the role as 007, taking over from Daniel Craig, who has played MI6’s most famous spy for 15 years. 

According to report, the banner Eon Productions is hoping to start filming the 26th Bond movie later this year, and 33-year-old Aaron Taylor-Johnson, whose credits include Kick-Ass, Tenet and Bullet Train, is the top choice for the role.