Aaron Taylor-Johnson Emerges As Front-Runner To Replace Daniel Craig as James Bond

British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has emerged as the leading candidate to take on the iconic role of James Bond, according to bookmaker Coral. The sudden surge in bets on Aaron has caused his odds to reach an impressive 2-1, making him the favorite to replace Daniel Craig as the suave British spy.

Rumors about Aaron’s potential involvement in the Bond franchise began circulating after he completed a screen test at Pinewood Studios. Reports suggest that he impressed Bond producer Barbara Broccoli during the audition, solidifying his position as one of the front-runners for the role. Observers have noted Taylor-Johnson’s recent physical transformation, which included bulking up for his role in Kraven The Hunter, sparking speculation that he may be preparing for the demanding physicality of playing James Bond.

Speaking to The Sun, a source close to the production revealed, “Aaron went for a screen test to be the next Bond in September, and producers and Barbara loved him. He is now one of the front-runners.” This endorsement from the Bond team has undoubtedly contributed to the growing support for Aaron.

While the 32-year-old currently leads the race, other actors are not far behind. James Norton follows closely at 5-2, with Henry Cavill at 3-1, and Tom Hardy and Richard Madden at 7-1. Bookmaker Coral’s spokesperson, John Hill, commented on the recent surge in support for Taylor-Johnson, saying, “There has been a surge of support behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the last 24 hours in our next James Bond betting.”

“It’s clear that punters have made their minds up over who they think should replace Daniel Craig,” he continued.

“Aaron went for a screen test to be the next Bond in September and producers and Barbara loved him. He is now one of the front-runners,” another insider said.

Daniel Craig, who has portrayed James Bond in five films, decided to step down from the role, creating widespread speculation about his successor. The prospect of a new Bond has captivated fans and ignited debates about who would best embody the charismatic spy.

Reports indicate that Aaron has already participated in a secret audition and even filmed the famous “gun barrel teaser footage” associated with the Bond franchise. However, the details of any potential deal or official confirmation remain unknown.

With the support Aaron has garnered, it appears that he may be the next actor to utter those immortal words, “Bond, James Bond.”