Oxford Actor 'Leading Odds' to Play Next James Bond
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson, a 35-year-old actor and recent Omega ambassador, gave a cryptic reply about his next role at the 2024 London premiere of 28 Years Later.
- The speculation about the next James Bond intensified after Daniel Craig retired in 2021 and Amazon MGM gained full creative control of the franchise earlier this year.
- Taylor-Johnson has consistently declined to discuss Bond rumors, saying, "I can't talk about it," while industry figures describe the next Bond as needing courage, humour, and boldness.
- Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann praised Taylor-Johnson as a versatile actor with range in action, thriller, and romance, and Amazon executives pledged to honor Bond’s legacy with a fresh chapter.
- These factors and ongoing bookmaker interest show an active search for Bond’s successor, suggesting an announcement may come amid strong public and industry attention.
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