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New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Aaron Taylor-Johnson reunite with Robert Eggers for Werwulf
Eggers, whose filmography is filled with horror films peppered with fantasy and gothic elements, debuted with The Witch. He went on to direct films like The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu. The latter of which garnered four nominations at the 2025 Academy Awards. Taylor-Johnson is known for films like Bullet Train, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Kick-Ass. He was recently seen in Danny Boyle's zombie flick 28 Years Later. The actor is a fan favourite to play the suave English spy, James Bond. Meanwhile, Depp is known for her work in Sam Levinson's miniseries The Idol, alongside Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye. Her film credits include Netflix's The King, Voyagers, and Wolf. Werwulf, which is produced by Eggers, Sjon, Elanor Columbus, and Chris Columbus, and backed by Focus Features, is set to release on December 25, 2026.
Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aaron Taylor-Johnson to star in Werwulf and Lily Rose-Depp 'in talks'
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to star in Werwulf. The 35-year-old actor will reunite with director Robert Eggers on the motion picture, after sources confirmed to Deadline that Taylor-Johnson has signed up for the movie. And the insider also revealed Lily Rose-Depp is in talks to appear alongside him. Both Taylor-Johnson and Rose-Depp previously teamed up with Eggers for 2024 gothic horror film Nosferatu. Eggers will helm Werwulf, which is slated to be released on Christmas Day 2026 in the US. While plot details are yet to be revealed, the motion picture is expected to be a 13th century werewolf horror movie. But it is known that Eggers has reunited with his The Northman collaborator Sjón for the script. In January, insiders told the Hollywood Reporter that the story will be set in 13th century England, with dialogue "true to the time period". Translations and annotations will be provided for those who don't understand Old English, but Eggers has now decided against shooting the film in black and white. Nosferatu - which also stars Bill Skarsgard, Willem Dafoe, Nicholas Hoult and Emma Corrin - tells the terrifying tale of a young woman who finds herself the target of the ancient Transylvanian vampire Count Orlok after the creature becomes infatuated by her. The 41-year-old director recently revealed the inspirations behind his remake of Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, F. W. Murnau's 1922 silent German Expressionist vampire film. It was influenced by Jack Clayton's 1961 picture The Innocents, which is based on 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw by the American novelist Henry James. The novella focuses on a governess who watches over two children and comes to fear that their large estate is haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed. During an appearance on Alamo Drafthouse's YouTube series Guest Selects, the filmmaker said: 'I think it is one of the best - perhaps the best - gothic ghost movie ever made. 'I watch it a couple times a year probably for inspiration. Freddy Francis was the cinematographer, who directed many Hammer horror films, but his finest collaborations are with Jack Clayton. "And what he does with the camera was very inspiring to what my cinematographer and I were up to with Nosferatu."
Euronews
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
No Time To Cast: What do you make of Amazon's James Bond shortlist?
Following the news earlier this year that longtime stewards of the James Bond franchise Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson ceded creative control to Amazon Studios, Bond fans were treated to more positive news last week: the identity of the director of Bond 26. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will be responsible for ushering the 007 series into a new era. When the announcement was made, we gave our verdict on the choice, and we couldn't be more excited. Now that things are speeding up regarding production, the next big reveal is the identity of the actor who will succeed Daniel Craig and take up the coveted mantle of James Bond. The rumour mill keeps spinning, and everyone from Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Michael Fassbender, Tom Hiddleston and Henry Cavill has been put forward as the next Martini swigging secret agent. Last year, we reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson had apparently screen tested to be the next 007 and that he'd been offered the top job – a rumour only galvanized by Taylor-Johnson recently becoming the new Omega brand ambassador. Une publication partagée par OMEGA (@omega) However, all these names could be old news now that Amazon's MGM Studio's shortlist for the new Bond has been unveiled. While there has been no official casting announcement yet, Variety reports that three names have emerged as frontrunners: Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson and Tom Holland are reportedly 'at the top of [the studio's] list.' These names make sense considering Amazon is clearly aiming for a British male who's under-30, which means three things: Bond 26 will wipe the slate clean and serve as an origin story for the iconic spy. Barbara Broccoli may be out but Amazon are following her rule that James Bond is a role that shouldn't be gender-swapped. Fan favourites like Hardy, 47; Fassbender, 48; and Cavill, 42, are off the table. Shame, even if we're not upset about Cavill, as he'd be far too obvious for Bond. Plus, he's been Superman... Give someone else a shot at cinematic glory. As for Taylor-Johnson, 35, he could also be out of luck. Let's run through the recently released frontrunners: Jacob Elordi Age: 28 Height: 1,96m Seen in: Euphoria, Saltburn, Priscilla - and soon to be in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Bond material: He may not be British, but it wouldn't be the first time an Australian actor has played Bond, after George Lazenby put on the tux for his solo adventure On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Not sure that's the benchmark we should be aiming for, but there's precedent. Verdict: A fine actor; tall; dark; handsome; but there's nothing particularly inventive about this pick. Casting him would feel like a trendy choice rather than an inspired one. Harris Dickinson Age: 29 Height: 1,88m Seen in:Triangle of Sadness, The Iron Claw, Babygirl - and soon to be playing John Lennon in Sam Mendes' Beatles biopic(s). Bond material: Dickinson is probably the most interesting of the three favourites. He's a great actor and has plenty of range. Plus, he has experience in the action genre, having starred in The King's Man (2021). Verdict: Out of the three, he's the one we'd be most intrigued about... But again, nothing that shakes our Martinis. Tom Holland Age: 29 Height: 1,69m Seen in: The Spider-Man franchise; the wider MCU; Uncharted; The Impossible; The Devil All The Time - and soon to be in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Bond material: Holland has proven he's a solid leading man. However, while Brit has plenty of range, his youthful looks don't really fit the brooding 007. Of the three, Bond fans have reacted to Holland with the most scepticism - and we concur. (Check out some of the reactions below.) Verdict: Charismatic; the shortest of the three; maybe a bit too cute and not rugged enough for Bond; he's already Spider-Man – give it to someone who hasn't already had their big break. All in all, it's hard to get too excited about this shortlist. Beyond our surprise that Timothée Chalamet's name isn't on the list, considering his ubiquity and working relationship with Villeneuve on the Dune films, these three picks feel like safe, casting-by-algorithm – as if Amazon bods gathered in a room to share their primary concern: streaming metrics. Surely fans deserve better than that... Where's the edge, the surprise factor? Where's Paul Mescal, Damson Idris or even Riz Ahmed? Older actors, granted, but significantly more inspired options. Plus, a common denominator with previous Bond castings was that the actor wasn't an obvious pick. Take Daniel Craig, who was apparently 'too blond for Bond' and whose casting as 007 provoked a great amount of online bile. And look how that turned out: Casino Royale, one of the most critically acclaimed Bond films in the series. So, considering this is only a reported shortlist, let's not give up hope too quickly. Villeneuve's track record proves that the Canadian master behind Sicario, Prisoners, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and the Dune films can make something cerebral, dark and ambitious – and the casting needs to reflect that. Considering he's also exec producing alongside his partner Tanya Lapointe, chances are he'll have some say on casting, and surely that means the final choice for the next James Bond won't be as disappointing as this reported shortlist. Currently there is no official release date or title for the next Bond movie - Amazon is reportedly looking at a release late 2027 or 2028.
Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Aaron Taylor-Johnson's net worth: The ‘28 Years Later' actor's wealth & income
Aaron Taylor-Johnson takes to the screen in 28 Years Later, the third installment of the zombie franchise that started with 28 Days Later, released in 2002. In 28 Years Later, he plays a survivor of a virus that turns humans into zombies, almost three decades after the first infection in the U.K. Taylor-Johnson is no stranger to starring in action films, having played superheroes in Marvel movies. Related: '28 Days Later' franchise: Box-office success on modest budgets for the zombie apocalypse film series Here's how much Taylor-Johnson is worth and an overview of some of his most popular films. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Most sources put Taylor-Johnson's net worth at around $20 million as of mid-2025. His primary earnings have come from his acting career, though he does endorse products on the income largely comes from his career as an actor. His salary for 28 Years Later isn't known, but with a cast that features Ralph Fiennes and Jodie Comer and a $75 million budget, Taylor-Johnson's pay is likely to be modest. In Kraven the Hunter in 2024, while the box-office take was disappointing, Taylor-Johnson reportedly earned $2 million for his role, according to Showbiz Galore. Taylor-Johnson's brand is his name and face, and he has used both to earn additional income as a spokesperson. He serves as brand ambassador for OMEGA watches, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Acqua di Gio, a men's fragrance brand by Giorgio Armani. Related: '28 Days Later' franchise: Box-office success on modest budgets for the zombie apocalypse film series Aaron Taylor-Johnson was born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, on June 13, 1990. He started out as a child actor on stage and television and eventually branched out into feature films. More on Hollywood and money: Gerard Butler's net worth: The A-list actor's wealth & incomeRalph Macchio's net worth: A revived career for the Karate Kid starTom Cruise's net worth: The 'Mission: Impossible' star's wealth in 2025 Taylor-Johnson has starred in more than 30 films since 2002, when he made his start in a biblical film titled The Apocalypse. His most popular films feature him in action roles. He started to gain traction as a lead actor by taking on the main character in Kick-Ass, a 2010 movie about vigilante superheroes, and its sequel Kick-Ass 2 in 2013. In 2014, Taylor-Johnson starred in two films that further widened his reach with audiences. In Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, he played Quicksilver, and reprised that role a year later in Avengers: Age of Ultron. In Godzilla, he portrayed a naval officer helping the U.S. military assist Godzilla in fending off other creatures to save San Francisco. The revival of the Godzilla franchise led to main acting roles, including The Wall in 2017, where Taylor-Johnson played a U.S. Army soldier targeted by a sniper during the Iraq War. In 2022, Taylor-Johnson joined an ensemble cast including Brad Pitt and Michael Shannon in Bullet Train, a film about hitmen at work on a speeding train in Japan. In 2024, he signed up again with Marvel to take on the role of Kraven the Hunter, a sort of anti-hero with powers who serves as a killer for hire. Media outlets have noted Taylor-Johnson as a potential successor to Daniel Craig in the James Bond series. Related: Which "Mission: Impossible" film made the most money? A retrospective of the Tom Cruise action franchise The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Leader Live
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Aaron Taylor-Johnson: Innovative filming makes 28 Years Later ‘like no other'
The latest installment of the apocalyptic drama franchise is directed by Danny Boyle, who filmed some of the scenes on iPhones. Taylor-Johnson told 6 Music's Nick Grimshaw: 'An iPhone can do that thing where, if someone puts it in your face, it feels very intrusive and makes you feel quite vulnerable. 'It cuts through a barrier that you don't usually have. They were being super innovative with the way they were shooting this film. 'Every day going to work was the most exciting thing, because everything just felt fresh and new. 'Danny creates this environment that allows you to be experimental and you never know if it's going to work, or if it's not going to work. 'But the end product, when you see this movie, it's got a feel that's like no other movie, because they're just inventing ways of shooting.' Taylor-Johnson appears alongside Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes in the film, which is set 28 years after the accidental release of a highly contagious virus which caused the breakdown of society. Taylor-Johnson said the movie, which premiered in London's Leicester Square on Wednesday night, is 'very visceral'. But he added 'there's a beautiful family drama within it'. 'It's very grounded, it says a lot about society, ' he said. Taylor-Johnson, who lives in Somerset with his wife Back To Black director Sam Taylor-Johnson, told Grimshaw he does not have a ticket to Glastonbury this year, but often 'at the last minute I find myself there'. 'We usually go every year and it's fantastic,' he said. 'It feels like the kick-off to summer. Our house is packed. We've had a few times where we've actually had yurts in our field and garden. 'It's a laugh to have everyone staying close by, and then we all go in.'
