Aaron Taylor-Johnson is over being asked about James Bond. It doesn't sound like he will take over the 007 mantle anytime soon.
Speaking to the Associated Press at the premiere of The Fall Guy, Taylor-Johnson shut down the Bond rumors. He was asked if he's “sick” of being asked about it, to which he sighed and replied, “You sick of asking the question?”
He did give a smile before leaving the interview.
The James Bond franchise is currently seeking its next 007. Daniel Craig held down the role from 2006-21 beginning with Casino Royale. He played the role in five total films, which also included Skyfall and No Time to Die.
His run was a huge hit. Skyfall made over $1.1 billion at the box office, and Spectre made $880 million. Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace were also two of the highest-grossing films in the entire James Bond franchise, grossing $606 million and $589 million, respectively. No Time to Die closed out Craig's run grossing $774 million worldwide.
Previously, the likes of Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan have also played 007. However, all of their times have come to a close, and the franchise moves on to a new star. Taylor-Johnson would fit the bill, as he has experience working in action films given his roles in the Kick-Ass franchise, the MCU, and David Leitch's films including Bullet Train and The Fall Guy.
While Taylor-Johnson seems over being asked about it, it's possible he's keeping quiet before an official announcement. Regardless of whether or not he landed the role, Taylor-Johnson and the James Bond franchise will be fine.
Who is Aaron Taylor-Johnson?
Aaron Taylor-Johnson got his start with his performances in Shanghai Knights and Nowhere Boy. He played the Beatles' John Lennon in the latter film.
His breakthrough role came in the Kick-Ass franchise. He played the title role in Matthew Vaughn's adaptation of the Marvel Comic of the same name. Mark Strong, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Chloë Grace Moretz also starred in the films.
Almost immediately after Kick-Ass 2 came out, Taylor-Johnson joined the MCU. He was introduced as Pietro Maximoff in the mid-credits scene of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. He would reprise the role in Avengers: Age of Ultron.
At this time, Taylor-Johnson's career really began to take off. He starred in Gareth Edwards' Godzilla in 2014, Nocturnal Animals, The Wall, Outlaw King, and Christopher Nolan's Tenet.
He would re-team with Matthew Vaughn when he starred in The King's Man. The film was a spin-off of Vaughn's Kingsman franchise. Taylor-Johnson played Archie Reid in the film.
Recently, Taylor-Johnson has become a fixture of David Leitch's films. He first starred in Bullet Train as Tangerine. He also stars in The Fall Guy as Tom Ryder alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.
Coming up, Taylor-Johnson will star in another Marvel Comics project, Kraven the Hunter. He will play the title role in the Sony Spider-Man spin-off. Ariana DeBose, Christopher Abbott, and Russell Crowe will also star in the film. Additionally, he will star in Robert Eggers' remake of Nosferatu as Friedrich Harding.
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