Huge hint Hollywood star has landed new James Bond role as he signs new deal with link to 007

Scottish Sun

22-05-2025

The star seems to have signalled a clue to his upcoming high-profile role
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A TOP Hollywood actor has dropped a huge hint he's landed the coveted James Bond role.
The rumour mill has been continually whirring as to who will take on the iconic 007 gig - with little-known actor Stuart Martin a recent name in the frame.
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A top Hollywood actor has dropped a huge hint they're the next James Bond
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They have penned a deal with watch brand Omega - which has been suppling time pieces for the Secret Service agent since 1995
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson has joined forces with the high-profile brand as an ambassador
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Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have all been tipped to replace Daniel Craig as the Secret Service agent.
And now the latter, who The Sun exclusively told had been formally offered the role last year, has given another huge clue he'll be Bond.
We first reported the Marvel movie star had emerged as a surprise frontrunner three years ago, and now Aaron, 34, has signed a deal with Bond watch providers Omega that appears to prove it.
The brand has been supplying timepieces to the iconic literary and movie character since the release of 1995 flick, Golden Eye.
Aaron has now joined the firm's roster of global ambassadors, with a promotional image showing the Kick-Ass and Avengers movies staring into a cabinet filled with the classy wrist-watches.
This could be yet another clue that he has bagged the Bond gig.
NEW BOND?
In 2022, The Sun revealed that Aaron was in the running for the job after secretly screen testing for Bond movie supremo Barbara Broccoli at Pinewood Studios.
A source previously told us: '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."
When asked previously whether he would step into Bond's shoes, Aaron said: 'I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role.
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"I take it as a great compliment.'
BRIT BOND
Recently, Bond franchise expert Mark O'Connell told how he believed fans will know the next suave spy's identity by the summer.
Appearing on Nick Ferrari's LBC radio show, he said he wanted Bond to remain British and favoured a non A-list name.
He said: "Henry Cavill could be back in the running now. Amazon's choice could be different to the Broccolis. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, a new guy called Harris Dickinson, keep an eye on him."
Timeline of James Bond actors
Over the years there have been seven actors who have played 007.
The first ever James Bond film was in 1962, and this is who has played the lead role over the years: Sean Connery - The late star was the first ever actor to play Bond, and reprised the role for seven movies.
George Lazenby - The star only played Bond once, but was the youngest actor to ever play the spy.
Roger Moore - The late movie star spent 12 years making seven films in the famous franchise.
Timothy Dalton - The smooth actor took over from Roger Moore and appeared in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill.
Pierce Brosnan - The handsome star played Bond for four movies from 1995 to 2002.
Daniel Craig - The British star was the first blonde James Bond and the sixth actor to win the role in 2005.
Days ago it was confirmed that Bond will still be a British man despite being sold to 'woke' Hollywood streaming site Amazon.
Before giving up ownership of the popular film franchise, 007's stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson insisted the spy would retain his nationality and gender.
Ms Broccoli, who took over the Bond brand from company Eon Productions alongside Mr Wilson in 1995, made the arrangement before she agreed to sell the rights to Amazon in a £770million deal.
Insiders have hit back at fears the streaming giant - owned by Jeff Bezos - will turn Bond 'woke'.
An insider told the Mail on Sunday: 'Amazon is committed to keeping the spirit of Bond alive and that means he has to be British or from the Commonwealth - and he has to be male.'
Half-siblings Barbara Broccoli, 64, and Michael G Wilson, 83, took over the Bond franchise from their father and stepfather Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli - who bought the film rights from Bond creator Ian Fleming in 1961.
Since then there have been 25 movies - where Bond defeats villains bent on destruction, all while drinking martinis and seducing women.
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Marvel actor Aaron has long been a frontrunner for the prestigious film role
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He will taeke over from Daniel Craig, seen here at a special event hosted by Omega
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Daniel played MI6's most famous spy for 15 years
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