"James Bond" Fans Spot Hint Of The Next 007
Fans of James Bond reckon there's been a key update in the race to cast the next 007.
And it's all to do with watches.
Over a year ago, it was widely reported in the tabloid press that Aaron Taylor-Johnson had been offered the part of Bond, though it was later claimed this deal was less certain than it first appeared.
Since then, Aaron has continued to be linked with the role, but has remained consistently tight-lipped, sidestepping questions about it in numerous interviews.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that the former Marvel star had become a global ambassador for the watch brand Omega.
While this isn't the sort of news that would make international headlines (no offence, Omega, we're sure you do a lovely watch), this was notable as the Swiss brand has been associated with the James Bond franchise since Pierce Brosnan began wearing its timepieces in GoldenEye.
Every Bond film since has featured an Omega watch – including all five of Daniel Craig 's – and this fact was not lost on Bond devotees when the news began circulating on social media…
Looking more and more like we might have our next Bond… https://t.co/0glAJJ8F0G
— Walker Wright (@WalkerWright86) May 23, 2025
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Subtle 👀 https://t.co/m5pLqj4dyE pic.twitter.com/HZgm20P6zX
— Clem Fandango 🏴 🎗️🍀™ (@PapaCobo) May 22, 2025
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pic.twitter.com/tNDa3F125w
— Colin Best (@ColinBest1978) May 22, 2025
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GOOD EVENING MR BOND.
— Andrew McPyntos (@mcpyntos) May 23, 2025
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Prepping for new bond
— Justin Vickery (@JjrdvJustin) May 22, 2025
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Suppose that means he got *that* job https://t.co/zmZyEesGlS
— Michael Clarke (@mchlbrnclrk) May 22, 2025
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The next Bond confirmed then! https://t.co/NMW96rqUOz
— ARR. (@15characters_ha) May 22, 2025
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So he's the next James Bond?
— 老猪肥 (@laozhufei) May 22, 2025
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Just announce him as Bond and make some movies already. https://t.co/vNGUu7xV0D
— Evan Rawal (@evanrawal) May 22, 2025
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Earlier this year, it was revealed there'd been a big behind-the-scenes shake-up at the James Bond franchise, with producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli stepping down from their creative duties after 30 years.
Amazon MGM Studios have now taken over creative control of the blockbuster movie series, the last offering of which, No Time To Die, hit cinemas in 2021 after a series of delays.
While Aaron still remains a firm favourite to succeed Daniel Craig as 007, there have been a host of other names who've been reported to be in the frame for some time.
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