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The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
New Brit star takes the lead in race to be James Bond as flurry of bets are placed on him after 007 ‘clue'
A NEW Brit star has taken the lead in the race to become the next James Bond after a huge 007 'clue'. Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig in the iconic role has been heating up, and bookies have slashed odds on one actor following a flurry of bets. 3 Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the latest favourite to bag the 007 role Credit: Getty 3 Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig is heating up Credit: Universal Pictures 3 Theo James is another favourite for the gig Credit: FilmMagic 'The British actor has been linked to the role in the past, but this is the biggest wave of interest we have seen behind him since we opened betting on Daniel Craig's replacement.' Last week Aaron, 34, fuelled rumours he's bagged the role after signing a deal with Omega - the brand of watch the 007 spy wears. More on James Bond Omega has been supplying timepieces to the iconic literary and movie character since the release of 1995 flick, The Sun told last year how 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. Most read in Celebrity '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.' But James Bond expert drops huge hint about new 007 actor after he starred in movie with huge A-list actress Speaking last week, Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'Henry Cavill's return to the head of the betting didn't last long, with Theo James as short as anyone has been to pick up the world's most famous licence to kill.'
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
New Brit star takes the lead in race to be James Bond as flurry of bets are placed on him after 007 ‘clue'
race is on There's another Brit hunk hot on his heels A NEW Brit star has taken the lead in the race to become the next James Bond after a huge 007 'clue'. Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig in the iconic role has been heating up, and bookies have slashed odds on one actor following a flurry of bets. 3 3 3 Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been backed to step into 007's shoes by a surge of bets this week. Coral 's John Hill said: 'Aaron Taylor-Johnson has jumped to the top of our next James Bond betting following a surge of bets behind him in the last 24 hours. 'The British actor has been linked to the role in the past, but this is the biggest wave of interest we have seen behind him since we opened betting on Daniel Craig's replacement.' Last week Aaron, 34, fuelled rumours he's bagged the role after signing a deal with Omega - the brand of watch the 007 spy wears. Omega has been supplying timepieces to the iconic literary and movie character since the release of 1995 flick, Golden Eye. The Sun told last year how Aaron had been offered the job - with insiders saying at the time Eon Productions were keen to snap him up. 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. '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.' But hot on Aaron's heels is fellow Brit hunk Theo James who - before Aaron's surge of bets - overtook former favourite Henry Cavill earlier this month. Speaking last week, Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'Henry Cavill's return to the head of the Bond betting didn't last long, with Theo James as short as anyone has been to pick up the world's most famous licence to kill.'
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New Brit star takes the lead in race to be James Bond as flurry of bets are placed on him after 007 ‘clue'
There's another Brit hunk hot on his heels race is on New Brit star takes the lead in race to be James Bond as flurry of bets are placed on him after 007 'clue' A NEW Brit star has taken the lead in the race to become the next James Bond after a huge 007 'clue'. Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig in the iconic role has been heating up, and bookies have slashed odds on one actor following a flurry of bets. 3 Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the latest favourite to bag the 007 role Credit: Getty 3 Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig is heating up Credit: Universal Pictures 3 Theo James is another favourite for the gig Credit: FilmMagic Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been backed to step into 007's shoes by a surge of bets this week. Coral's John Hill said: 'Aaron Taylor-Johnson has jumped to the top of our next James Bond betting following a surge of bets behind him in the last 24 hours. 'The British actor has been linked to the role in the past, but this is the biggest wave of interest we have seen behind him since we opened betting on Daniel Craig's replacement.' Last week Aaron, 34, fuelled rumours he's bagged the role after signing a deal with Omega - the brand of watch the 007 spy wears. Omega has been supplying timepieces to the iconic literary and movie character since the release of 1995 flick, Golden Eye. The Sun told last year how Aaron had been offered the job - with insiders saying at the time Eon Productions were keen to snap him up. 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. '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.' But hot on Aaron's heels is fellow Brit hunk Theo James who - before Aaron's surge of bets - overtook former favourite Henry Cavill earlier this month. James Bond expert drops huge hint about new 007 actor after he starred in movie with huge A-list actress Speaking last week, Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'Henry Cavill's return to the head of the Bond betting didn't last long, with Theo James as short as anyone has been to pick up the world's most famous licence to kill.'
Car and Driver
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Is a One-Off to Celebrate the Florida Sun
Aston Martin revealed a new one-of-one edition of the DB12 Volante called the Palm Beach Edition, meant to celebrate the eponymous area. The special edition is finished in an exclusive Frosted Glass Blue exterior paint that Aston Martin says requires hand-spraying to get the proper effect. The inside of the Palm Beach Edition makes repeated use of a palm-leaf motif, and the seatbacks and trim are finished in Linear Light Olive Ash wood. Toeing the line between tastefully displaying your wealth and looking like Jay Gatsby can be quite the challenging task, particularly when you're in South Florida and every other car on the block originates from Italy or Germany. There's a simple solution to avoiding any nouveau riche accusations—buy an Aston Martin. If it's classy enough for Bond, it's probably classy enough for you. To that end, Aston Martin just revealed the Palm Beach Edition DB12 Volante, a new one-of-one model designed to walk the tightrope between elegance and kitsch. The exterior is finished in an exclusive Frosted Glass Blue paint that mixes glass flakes in the topcoat to create a shimmer effect, which the brand says encapsulates the South Florida sun. The brand also says the effect is only possible by hand-spraying the paint onto the car. Aston Martin The cabin is made up of Aurora Blue and Ivory leather with Spicy Red contrasting stitching, but the showstopper is the Linear Light Olive Ash book-matched wood trim found on the dash, center console, doors, and seatbacks. Palm Beach's latitude and longitude coordinates are embossed onto the leather dashboard, and there's a palm-leaf motif scattered from the seats to the door sills. South Florida Celebration If the theme hasn't made itself clear yet, the one-of-one model was designed in collaboration between Aston Martin's Q division and Aston Martin Palm Beach, drawing on inspiration from the Palm Beach area. Aston Martin Aston Martin didn't mention anything about mechanical changes for the one-off car. That means the Palm Beach Edition likely comes with typical DB12 hardware. But even for South Florida, the DB12 is anything but typical, with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 spitting out 671 horsepower and offering an estimated zero-to-60-mph time of 3.4 seconds for the Volante. As for pricing, the standard DB12 Volante starts at $271,825, but we expect the requisite cash for the Palm Beach Edition to be closer to $400K. Jack Fitzgerald Associate News Editor Jack Fitzgerald's love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did a brand campaign just accidentally confirm Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the new James Bond? Internet is convinced
Has the new James Bond's identity been leaked accidentally by a watch brand of all things? Social media users sure are convinced. Before you are confused, let's clarify that this is all speculation, but not without a historical precedent and some basis. A new announcement by luxury watch company Omega has sparked speculations about the new Bond actor. This is because Omega is the official partner of the 007 franchise. (Also read: Pierce Brosnan 'tips his hat' to Aaron Taylor-Johnson to be the next James Bond: He has the chops, talent, charisma) Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson was recently announced as Omega's new global brand ambassador. The luxury watchmaker, which has been the official timepiece of all James Bond films, took to social media last week and shared pictures of the actor in their office. "OMEGA welcomes Aaron Taylor-Johnson to our watchmaking home in Bienne. The actor and Golden Globe winner stepped into our watchmaking home for an exclusive tour, meeting the watchmakers behind our timepieces," the caption read. A post shared by OMEGA (@omega) The comments section was immediately filled with people wondering if he is the new Bond, too. "Bro has to be the new James Bond at this point," suggested one. "Do I hear the 007 theme?" added another. One comment simply read: "Is this a hint?" But while the comments were only wild speculations, some eagle-eyed internet sleuths added some basis to the theory. In the past, both Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan were global brand ambassadors of Omega. Interestingly, both actors were brought on board months before they were announced as the new James Bond - Craig in 2005, ahead of Casino Royale and Brosnan in 1994, ahead of GoldenEye. Many noted that neither actor was publicly announced as brand ambassadors until they were announced as the new Bond, though. Others countered that those signings happened before the age of social media. So far, there has been no official update from Amazon MGM Studios, the new custodian of the Bond franchise, about who will take over from Daniel Craig as the new 007. The 34-year-old Aaron is an English actor, best known for playing Kick-Ass in the film of the same name as well as appearing as Pietro Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He started as a child actor, appearing in films like Shanghai Knights, before finding fame with his portrayal of John Lennon in the biopic Nowhere Boy. A Golden Globe winner for Nocturnal Animals, he has appeared in big-budget films like Tenet (2020), Bullet Train (2022) and The Fall Guy, and Nosferatu (both 2024). In 2024, it was reported that Aaron is among the frontrunners for the new Bond, but it was never confirmed by the actor or the studio. Daniel Craig stepped down as James Bond after No Time To Die, the 2021 blockbuster. Since then, the franchise has been in a state of flux. Earlier this year, in a move that sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, the iconic film franchise was taken over by Amazon MGM Studios. Longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli stepped back. As per details of the historic agreement, Amazon MGM Studios, Michael and Barbara have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights. The three parties will remain co-owners of the iconic franchise, but Amazon MGM will have creative control. Now, Amazon will decide which actor will take over the famous character. There is still no time frame for when that will happen or when the next film will be made. The Bond films were launched by Albert "Cubby" Broccoli in 1962, before his daughter and stepson took over. Amazon MGM Studios was formed when Amazon bought Bond's parent studio in 2022. So far, Eon's series has seen 6 actors play James Bond in 25 films - Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig.
