28 Years Later actor leans into speculation he could be the next James Bond

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20 Jun 2025 • 12:36 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Speculation is intensifying that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the next James Bond, following his cryptic response to a question about his upcoming projects.
  • When asked what he was doing next, Taylor-Johnson replied, "I can't talk about it," which some interpreted as confirmation of his involvement in the secretive 007 franchise.
  • The actor recently became a global ambassador for Omega, a watch brand that has been associated with James Bond actors for 30 years.
  • Daniel Craig, who played James Bond for the longest continuous reign, retired from the role after the 2021 film "No Time to Die."
  • Amazon Prime recently acquired full creative control over the James Bond franchise, following its acquisition of MGM Studios.

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