Among those who were being spoken of as strong possibilities? Regé-Jean Page, Bridgerton's dashing Duke of Hastings; Henry Golding, who won hearts in Crazy Rich Asians; and Lashana Lynch, who took on the 007 code name in the latest blockbuster while Bond was in exile.
According to the Sun, an inside source said "Bond is Aaron's job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back." At the time (March 2024), the report expected Eon to announce Taylor-Johnson as the next Bond "in the coming days."
5 Actors who should be James Bond and 5 who shouldn't
Will Henry Cavill be James Bond?
Summary. Henry Cavill doesn't rule out playing James Bond and says he's not sure whether he's "too old" now. Cavill had long been considered a top choice for 007, but recent reports suggest another actor may end up getting the role. Cavill's starring role in Argylle may have hurt his chances of becoming Bond.
He's not not the new James Bond either — but his casting remains a rumour for now. It may disappoint you, but that's the truth — and why Hardy or Eon haven't as much as commented on the 'leak'. But don't despair!
LONDON (AP) — Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the latest actor reportedly offered a license to kill and succeed Daniel Craig as the new James Bond. The “Kick-Ass” star is no stranger to action movies and at 33 is a good age to join the franchise, as producers likely want a 10 year commitment to the role.
Tom Hiddleston can definitively be ruled out as the next James Bond, thanks to his return to one of his most acclaimed projects. Even during Daniel Craig's James Bond movie run, there was endless discourse surrounding who would take over the part when he left.
"I know the director preferred your audition, but Barbara Broccoli, the producer of 'Casino Royale,' decided you were too young," revealed Vaughn, the director of 'Argylle,' a new spy film starring Cavill.
Summary. Henry Cavill is too old to play James Bond, already in his 40s. Cavill's notable roles may hinder his ability to make Bond unique. His star power and busy schedule make him a better fit as a Bond villain.
Older mums are also being increasingly seen in the celebrity sphere, with everyone from Janet Jackson — who was 50 when she gave birth to her son in 2017 — to Rachel Weisz — who had her first child with husband Daniel Craig aged 48 in 2018 — making headlines.
What's the age difference between Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz?
The couple first crossed paths in the 1990s before later reconnecting on the set of Dream House. Daniel, 55, plays publisher Will Atenton in the psychological thriller, whilst Rachel, 53, stars as Will's wife, Libby. Prior to finding love with Daniel, Rachel split from her ex-Darren Aronofsky after nine years together.
On 1 September 2018, it was reported that they had their first child together, a daughter. Weisz has been featured on the covers of magazines such as Vogue. She served as a muse to the fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez, and was named L'Oréal's global ambassador in 2010.
Their disagreements and the rocky relationship may have coaxed Sean Connery to have made the decision to remove Jason from his will. Diane Cilento has iterated that their son has never received a cent from his father and Sean had no intention of leaving Jason a part of his large fortune.
Who Inherited Connery's Wealth? Following his death, all of Sean Connery's assets were distributed to his wife, children, and siblings by his Will Document.
The 39-year-old 'Divergent' star is among the names linked to the role of 007 as Bond bosses search for a replacement for Daniel Craig - who stepped down from the franchise following the release of 2021 film 'No Time to Die' - but Theo is adamant he's not interested in taking on such a huge part with all the added ...
Seven actors in total have portrayed Bond in film. Following Connery's portrayal, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have assumed the role.
