James Bond bosses 'finally formally offer 007 role to British actor'
James Bond bosses 'finally formally offer 007 role to British actor'
A British actor has been formally offered the role of James Bond and is expected to sign the contract this week, it has been claimed.
Speculation over who could take on 007 has been non-stop since Daniel Craig announced his departure from the franchise, with the likes of Idris Elba and Happy Valley's James Norton among those hotly tipped for the role.
However, the search is now apparently over, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who had previously been evasive about becoming the next James Bond, reportedly impressing producers.
It has been claimed that the Kick Ass actor, 33, has been officially selected as the next 007 by Eon Productions, the company behind the films, and will accept the prestigious job in the 'coming days.'
Once the contract is signed, the next instalment of the spy movie will begin shooting later this year, according to a source.
They told The Sun: 'Bondis Aaron's job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.
'As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.'
In August, Aaron was asked about whether he had been approached for Bond and gave a cryptic answer, telling Esquire: 'I just focus on the things I can have in my hands right now.
'What's in front of me right now.'
His comments came after it was claimed he impressed in a secret audition for producer Barbara Broccoliat Pinewood Studios in 2022.
According toThe Sun, bosses were so enthralled by his performance he had already shot the iconic gun barrel scene.
'Bosses at the brand were really impressed with his unique blend of acting intensity and his impressive back catalogue of action films,' a source told the publication.
Aaron is married to 57-year-old Fifty Shades of Greydirector, Sam Taylor-Johnson, whom he met on the set of Nowhere Boy.
In 2022, the couple celebrated 10 years of marriageand marked the occasion by reaffirming their love for one another in the form of renewing their wedding vows.
They also share children Wylda Rae, 13, and Romy Hero, 12, together.
Aaron is also stepfather to Angelica, 26, and 18-year-old Jessie, from Sam's previous marriage to Jay Jopling.
Aaron is best known for making his debut back in 2008 comedy Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, before charming critics once more in 2009's Nowhere Boy as a take on John Lennon.
He has since added an impressive list of films to his resum including Kick-Ass, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Outlaw King, Tenet and Bullet Train.
Metro.co.uk has contacted Aaron's reps and Eon Productions for comment.
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