Aaron Taylor-Johnson is said to be the absolute favorite

Who will succeed Daniel Craig (55) as James Bond? There is still no official answer to this question, even though speculation has been ongoing for many months. However, an actor has now reportedly emerged as the top favorite: Aaron Taylor-Johnson (33).

Idris Elba (51), Tom Hardy (46), James Norton (38), Henry Cavill (40), and Regé Jean-Page (35) are just some of the big names that have been mentioned in connection with the role of 007. Taylor-Johnson has also been in the conversation for a while. According to a report in the British "Daily Mail," the 33-year-old Brit is allegedly "extremely close" to winning the race to become the next agent. He is said to have convinced Bond producer Barbara Broccoli (63).

"Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently the hot favorite for the iconic role; he is the first choice for Barbara Broccoli, and the one to beat," an anonymous source explained. In November 2022, the British "Sun" had already reported that Taylor-Johnson had apparently convinced the producer during a secret audition and had since been one of the top contenders.

Will Christopher Nolan direct?

Speculation about the next Bond director has also been ongoing for some time. "Oppenheimer" director Christopher Nolan (53) is currently a "likely" candidate according to the latest report. "He is extremely interested in doing something very different with the franchise," says the insider. If Nolan can persuade the producers, he is reportedly willing to come on board.

In July, Nolan hinted in the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast that he was generally interested but that certain considerations must be taken into account. "The influence of these films on my filmography is embarrassingly obvious... It would be an incredible privilege to direct one," Nolan said. At the same time, there are also certain limits within which one must work when dealing with a character like James Bond.

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