Aaron Taylor-Johnson

James Bond front-runner Aaron Taylor-Johnson is reported to have already filmed the iconic 007 gun barrell teaser as part of his screen test.

That move takes him a step closer to signing a deal.’ [Sam Smith admits they’re addicted to tattoos, with more than 35 on their body](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/11/sam-smith-admits-theyre-addicted-to-tattoos-with-more-than-35-17918408/?ico=more_text_links) Reports suggest that producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. [played it coy over his suggested casting](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/luke-evans-plays-coy-when-quizzed-on-james-bond-rumours-17703081/) as the next 007, while Fifty Shades and The Fall star Jamie Dornan has said there’s [ an ‘inevitability’ about being in the mix ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/05/50-shades-jamie-dornan-speaks-about-rumours-hell-be-the-next-bond-17876291/)if you’re an actor of a certain age ‘who’s had a good year’. [Daniel Craig wanted James Bond to die from day one after Casino Royale success: ‘This is it, I don’t want to do any more’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/11/daniel-craig-wanted-james-bond-to-die-from-day-one-after-casino-royale-17916970/?ico=more_text_links) [walked away from the franchise after ‘years of talks’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/16/idris-elba-walks-away-from-james-bond-role-17190104/), while Henry Cavill recently revealed that he came within touching distance of the role last time around [but ‘wasn’t ready’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/29/henry-cavill-once-came-within-touching-distance-of-playing-james-bond-17662373/). [director, Sam Taylor-Johnson](https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/02/sam-taylor-johnson-gets-tattoo-of-husband-aaron-taylor-johnsons-name-14695836/), whom he met on the set of Nowhere Boy. [the Bullet Train actor ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/03/bullet-train-review-slick-and-silly-ride-off-the-rails-with-brad-pitt-17117397/)has emerged as a front runner ahead of other names said to be in the mix including [Henry Cavill](https://metro.co.uk/tag/henry-cavill/), [Bridgerton](https://metro.co.uk/tag/bridgerton/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1)’s Regé-Jean Page, [Tom Hardy](https://metro.co.uk/tag/tom-hardy/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK2), Granchester’s James Norton and Chiwetel Ejiofor. [Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk) entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our [Submit Stuff](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/) page – we’d love to hear from you. [Aaron Taylor-Johnson ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/aaron-johnson/)has reportedly already filmed footage as [James Bond](https://metro.co.uk/tag/james-bond/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) for the series’ iconic 007 opening gun barrel sequence. [Daniel Craig](https://metro.co.uk/tag/daniel-craig/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P4_LNK1), who helmed the 007 productions in five movies from 2006’s Casino Royale until No Time To Die, released last year. [n a secret audition for producer Barbara Broccoli](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/27/aaron-taylor-johnson-frontrunner-for-james-bond-role-after-audition-17835020/) at Pinewood Studios in November.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being tipped as the next James Bond as he has reportedly filmed a version of the 007 films' iconic gunshot opening.

That move takes him a step closer to signing a deal. Article content

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 32, who is best known for starring in superhero comedy Kick-Ass and Bullet Train, has reportedly filmed the scene after completing a ...

That move takes him a step closer to signing a deal. [here](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) . [Daniel Craig](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/daniel-craigs-incredible-experience-filming-27964222) in the title role in March next year. [James Bond](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/james-bond), [Aaron Taylor-Johnson](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/aaron-taylor-johnson-named-surprise-28595160), has reportedly already filmed the iconic gun barrel teaser scene. [The Sun:](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20716678/james-bond-star-new-filmmaker-reveal-franchises-march/?utm_medium=browser_notifications&utm_source=pushly) “Aaron has impressed bosses so much that he has filmed one of the franchise’s famous gun barrel teaser scenes, something all the Bond actors do. [Idris Elba](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/idris-elba-reveals-showbiz-dream-26279583), 50, Tom Hardy, 45, [Sam Heughan](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/sam-heughan-auditioned-james-bond-28335005), 42, and Tom Hiddleston, 41 - were all ruled out by producers after claiming the next Bond should be in their 30s.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being tipped as the next James Bond as he has reportedly filmed a version of the 007 films' iconic gunshot opening.

That move takes him a step closer to signing a deal. Article content

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being tipped as the next James Bond as he has reportedly filmed a version of the 007 films' iconic gunshot opening.

“Bosses at the brand were really impressed with his unique blend of acting intensity and his impressive back catalogue of action films.” With Idris out of the running, Henry Cavill, 39, and Rege-Jean Page, 34, were named as bookies’ favourites for the part. That move takes him a step closer to signing a deal.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being tipped as the next James Bond as he has reportedly filmed a version of the 007 films' iconic gunshot opening.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Aaron emerged as a surprise frontrunner ahead of other names said to be in the mix after it was reported that he has already filmed footage ...

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). [No Time to Die](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/no-time-to-die-dvd-streaming/) would be Daniel Craig’s Bond swan song, speculation has been rife about who might slip on the tuxedo next. He’s probably been in the SAS or something. [Film](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/) hub for more news, interviews and features, or find something to watch with our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) and [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/). For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming/amazon-prime-video/) – [sign up now for a free trial](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/offers/?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1754107). [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2022/10/james-bond-producer-michael-g-wilson-from-russia-with-love-bedroom-scene-used-auditions-1235132677/). [James Bond](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/james-bond-daniel-craig-woman-next-newsupdate/). [gravitating towards a “thirty-something”](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/james-bond-younger-casting-newsupdate/) in line with the franchise tradition. [learn more](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/commercial-links-on-radiotimes-com/)) [A long list of potential 007s](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/next-james-bond-daniel-craig-replacement/) has been floated in the interim including [The Witcher](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/the-witcher-season-2-release-date/)’s Henry Cavill, [Bridgerton](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/bridgerton-season-2-release-date/)’s Regé-Jean Page, [Luther](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/how-to-watch-and-stream-luther-is-the-bbc-crime-drama-on-netflix/)’s Idris Elba, Bodyguard’s Richard Madden and [Outlander](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/outlander-season-7-release-date/) star Sam Heughan. [Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 12 issues for £1](https://www.radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription/?utm_term=evergreen-article)