Aaron Taylor Johnson fuels rumours he's the next James Bond as he awkwardly swerves question at 28 days later premiere
The Kick-Ass actor, 35, appeared at the world premiere of 28 Years Later in London on Wednesday.
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Aaron Taylor Johnson has swerved a question about his next project
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Aaron with wife Sam Taylor-Johnson at the premiere of 28 Years Later
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Daniel Craig was the last 007
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When asked by a Deadline reporter: "What are you doing next?"
He replied: "I can't talk about it," before being swiftly ushered away by his entourage.
The Sun revealed in March that Aarron had been formerly offered the role and James Bond bosses were waiting for his decision.
We also first revealed in 2022 that the Marvel actor had emerged as a surprise frontrunner.
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Aaron made a name for himself in 2010's Kick-Ass.
He then landed the role of Quicksilver in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Eon Productions, which makes the spy thriller films, is on course to start shooting this year.
A source said: '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.
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'As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.'
The next Bond movie had been delayed because of last year's Hollywood strikes.
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But insiders confirmed a script was now being worked on, with production scheduled to take place at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
Aaron was in the running for the top job alongside actors including Oscar-winning Cillian Murphy, Idris Elba, Henry Cavill and
Speculation intensified in May when Aaron signed a deal with luxury watchmaker Omega - the official timepiece brand of the Bond franchise for three decades.
Aaron, who is from High Wycombe, Bucks, secretly screen tested for Bond movie supremo Barbara Broccoli at Pinewood Studios in 2022.
When asked earlier this year whether he would step into Bond's shoes, Aaron said: 'I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role.
"I take it as a great compliment.'
Bridgerton star Jonathan
Jonathan joined Scott Mills on Radio 2 to celebrate the release of the Jurassic World Rebirth film, which stars the actor.
And they ended up discussing rumours that Jonathan is a contender to be the next James Bond.
Scott said to the star: 'It's an obvious question, but I'm going to be honest with you, it's the one people are asking the most, so I'm going to ask it. Do you, or would you be, James Bond?'
Jonathan playfully replied with: 'Scott, how dare you!' to which Scott clarified: 'It's not me, it's the listeners and there are thousands.'
The actor managed to somehow sidestep the question, responding: 'I mean, that's an amazingly flattering ask. I could imagine you as James Bond, Scott.'
And Scott was quick to pick up on the change of direction, saying: 'Well, swerved, because that's not true. But, I mean, we know you could do it, but you'd want to do it?'
Jonathan seemed to be more open to replying, as he said: 'I don't...I am not sure... I don't know. I really, honestly, I mean... it would be hard to say no, but I know that it's going to be exciting whatever they do.'
Leaving Scott to reply: 'Thank you for answering that, because it was the most popular question. And I'll be honest, I almost ran away from you a bit like you did with Steven Spielberg, before I asked, but I'm glad I did. Thank you very much.'
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Aaron and Brad Pitt starred together in 2022's Bullet Train
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He then landed the role of Quicksilver in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Aaron made a name for himself in 2010's Kick-Ass
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