Aaron Taylor-Johnson Dodges James Bond Casting Rumours: ‘I Focus On What’s In Front Of Me’

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Looking for a satisfying movie viewing project that takes you through the past 60 years of cinema history with a huge helping of action, intrigue and attractive faces? Why not try watching all the James Bond 007 movies in order, from its very beginning with “Dr. No” to Roger Moore’s first 007 movie “Live and Let Die” to Daniel Craig’s final outing as the superspy in 2021’s “No Time to Die.” Those who haven’t seen some of the earlier Bond films are in for a musical treat, with title songs from the likes of Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Louis Armstrong, Sheena Easton, Duran Duran and of course, Paul McCartney & Wings’ iconic “Live and Let Die.” The 007 films are also a prime place for spotting some of the best supporting actors, from villains like Javier Bardem and Rami Malek to romantic interests — and occasionally villains as well — like Halle Berry, Sophie Marceau and Michelle Yeoh.

There are a lot of rumors circulating about who is going to play James Bond next, and a recent poll was conducted that shows the favorites to win the job right now.

James Bond in No Time To Die, action thriller The Raid and James Cameron’s Titanic.If you’re in the mood for out-of-season festivities, BBC Three is bizarrely showing romantic comedy Lost At Christmas. It goes up against Men In Black III and Eddie The Eagle starring Taron Egerton across Film4 and Sky Showcase respectively.For music heads, Ron Howard’s 2016 documentary The Beatles: Eight Days A Week is airing on Sky Showcase in the afternoon.See the films available to watch on TV this August bank holiday below.A number of actors have been rumoured to take over the role of James Bond following Daniel Craig, including Damson Idris, Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Idris Elba has been named as the UK’s top choice to play the next James Bond, according to a new poll.Conducted by William Hill Vegas, the nationwide survey polled 3,500 Bond fans, asking them to name their ideal pick to take over from Daniel Craig, whose tenure as 007 came to an end with No Time To Die.Elba, who has previously been linked with the role, emerged at the very top of the list with 17.5 percent of the public’s vote.His fellow long-term frontrunner Tom Hardy came just behind on 16.6 percent, narrowly ahead of Henry Cavill on 16.5 percent.However, those wishing to see any of these three actors take up the mantle of 007 are likely to be disappointed, given that franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have previously stated that the next actor will need to be in their early 30s, and be able to commit to the role for at least 10 year.One of the current favourites to become the next Bond is 33-year-old Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who recently refused to rule out the casting.Elsewhere in William Hill Vegas’ survey, fans were also asked to vote for their all-time favourite Bond movie.Skyfall, starring Daniel Craig, topped the list with 17.5 percent of the vote, far ahead of the second-placed Goldfinger (8.5 percent), starring the late Sean Connery.

James Bond franchise needs to be “renewed” in order for it to live on.The star played tech wizard Q in the last three 007 movies including the most recent film No Time To Die.Speaking in a new interview with the Radio Times, he was asked how they can bring back 007 after Bond was killed and Daniel Craig exited the franchise.“I was only contracted to do three films, and they’re done. How many films have they made – 25 or something? I think they have to keep renewing it if they want to keep going!” he said.Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Snowfall‘s Damson Idris, Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page, Happy Valley star James Norton and Henry Cavil are among the bookies favourites to replace Craig.But previously Whishaw cited Luke Evans and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey as “ideal” candidates for the part and said that he would like a gay actor to play the next 007.“Of course, I would like to see that,” he told Attitude in 2021.

The new Barbie movie's popularity has now soared past last year's biggest film. Box office takings in the UK and Ireland have surged past the total for Top Gun: Maverick, new figures have revealed. The fantasy comedy, which stars Margot Robbie as the world-famous Mattel fashion doll, has grossed a mammoth £84.8 million in its first five weeks of release.

Who will be the next James Bond? After Daniel Craig relinquished his title as 007, the search is on for the next superspy.

Oppenheimer star David Dastmalchian says he wants to star as the villain in the next James Bond movie.READ MORE: David Dastmalchian: “I have battled depression for the majority of my life”Speaking in a new interview, the actor who portrayed William Borden in the Christoper Nolan box office smash, admitted that he would love to take up the role.He told SlashFilm: “Trust me when I say that I can bring something to an enemy of 007, whether he or she or they be played in a way that no one has ever seen Bond brought to life before, which is of course the way that you guys always do it.”“I think there’s no one to push Bond to the limits of their capabilities the way that I could, and I would love to do it.“So there’s my pitch to them. I can’t wait for them to read this.

James Bond film.READ MORE: Daisy May Cooper: “Have I seen ‘Barbie’? No, fuck that!”Speaking exclusively to NME, the This Country star explained how the rumour first came about, before admitting that she’d happily take on the role of 007’s boss.“I think it was on the radio… they were discussing who they want to be the next M and then somebody mentioned my name and from then it just went like fucking wildfires. I had the Daily Mail knocking at my parents’ door at night.”When we suggested that she’d be great as a younger, spunkier M after Judi Dench — or more recently Ralph Fiennes — she laughingly replied: “Yeah, give me a fucking part.

Ever since “No Time To Die” hit theaters in 2021, James Bond fans have wondered who will replace Daniel Craig as the suave, sophisticated British super spy in the series’ next installment. Rumors abound as to an answer, but nothing concrete.

Skyfall has been name the best James Bond film ever in a new survey.Conducted in the UK by William Hill Vegas, the survey polled 3,500 fans of the franchise, asking them to name their favourite 007 movies from best to worst.Skyfall, starring Daniel Craig, topped the list with 17.5 percent of the vote, far ahead of the second-placed Goldfinger (8.5 percent), starring the late Sean Connery. Craig’s final entry, No Time To Die, came in at third with 7 percent.Meanwhile, Connery’s last outing as 007, Never Say Never Again, was voted the worst Bond film of all time, with just 0.6 percent of the vote.Skyfall was both a critical and commercial success, grossing over $1.1 billion at the global box office and earning a critical rating of 92 percent on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.The film won two Oscars for Best Original Song and best Sound Editing, while also receiving multiple Grammys, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award.Directed by Sam Mendes, Skyfall saw MI6 attacked, with Bond tracing the events back to a cyberterrorist named Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem).The full synopsis reads: “When James Bond’s ;atest assignment goes terribly wrong, it leads to a calamitous turn of events: undercover agents around the world are exposed, and MI6 is attacked, forcing M (Judi Dench) to relocate the agency.“With MI6 now compromised inside and out, M turns to the one man she can trust: Bond.

Ever since “No Time To Die” hit theaters in 2021, James Bond fans have wondered who will replace Daniel Craig as the suave, sophisticated British super spy in the series’ next installment. Rumors abound as to an answer, but nothing concrete.

SAG-AFTRA has given an interim agreement to another upcoming fall festival pic with theChristy Hall drama Daddio, starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn. The agreement will allow talent to promote the movie at the upcoming festivals including Toronto, where it has been confirmed as a Special Presentation pic.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson provided rare insight into his 11-year marriage with director Sam Taylor-Johnson, in a recently-published interview with Esquire.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson isn’t keen on hearing the criticisms that inevitably pop up from the peanut gallery…

James Bond.Taylor-Johnson was recently among the bookies favourites to replace Daniel Craig along with Snowfall‘s Damson Idris, Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page, Happy Valley star James Norton and Henry Cavill.Now in a new interview with Esquire about his new film Kraven The Hunter, when asked about the possibility of taking up the Bond role, he replied: “As I’ve already told you, I have to go by the beat of my own drum. It’s my own path, what feels intuitive to me.“I’ve never made a decision based on other people’s perspectives, or their judgements, or their expectations.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is confident and content in his relationship with his wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson.The 33-year-old star recently spoke with for a profile, and shared some rare insights into his home life with the 56-year-old filmmaker and their children.However, Aaron was apparently hesitant to share too much when it came to his romance with Sam — which may have something to do with weathering a storm of criticism since the start of their romance due in large part to their 23-year age gap.«I've probably talked to you more about my kids and Sam than I have with anybody,» Aaron said in the interview, when shutting down a line of further questioning about his marriage. «I've got really nothing to hide, and I'm secure in what we have.»«But I'm not going to unlock things that are actually precious to me,» he added.The pair met on the set of the 2009 drama, which was Sam's directorial debut, and starred Aaron as a teenage John Lennon.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is confident and content in his relationship with his wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson.The star recently spoke with for a profile, and shared some rare insights into his home life with the filmmaker and their children.However, Aaron was apparently hesitant to share too much when it came to his romance with Sam — which may have something to do with weathering a storm of criticism since the start of their romance due in large part to their 23-year age gap.«I've probably talked to you more about my kids and Sam than I have with anybody,» Aaron said in the interview, when shutting down a line of further questioning about his marriage. «I've got really nothing to hide, and I'm secure in what we have.»«But I'm not going to unlock things that are actually precious to me,» he added.The pair met on the set of the 2009 drama, which was Sam's directorial debut, and starred Aaron as a teenage John Lennon.

, Aaron Taylor-Johnson makes his return to the MCU — one of a handful of actors to play two different heroes in the comic universe.But the somewhat reclusive actor admits, in a new interview with, that he has not always been interested in taking roles in the big franchise films.«I wanted, purely, to be with my babies. I didn't want to be taken away from them,» he says of turning down «big, huge franchises» after starring as Pietro Maximoff in 2015's. «I battled with what that would be like…I would say I was probably not ready to be in that position anyway—it was too early.

While he wasn’t necessarily gone per se, it does feel like Aaron Taylor-Johnson is back in a big way.