Daniel Craig’s James Bond Successor Has Been Found: Report
Aaron Taylor-Johnson attends the Madrid photocall for "ACQUA DI GIO" By Giorgio Armani at Matadero Madrid on March 07, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
The torch of sexy spy has been passed in the iconic James Bond film franchise. According to Time Magazine, Daniel Craig’s 007 successor has been offered to 33-year-old British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Taylor-Johnson has yet to formally accept the role, per the report, but if he does, he would be the eighth actor to take on the role since the film series began with 1962’s Dr. No with Sean Connery.
Taylor-Johnson’s filmography includes 2010’s Kick-A–, 2015’s Avengers: Age Of Ultron, 2020’s Tenet, 2022’s Bullet Train, 2024’s The Fall Guy, and the upcoming Kraven the Hunter. The role has been known to catapult the careers of lesser-known actors into major movie stars and sex symbols. The first Bond, played by Connery, was his major breakthrough, for her had only been cast in minor TV films.
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Daniel Craig As 007
He would replace Daniel Craig, who has played the role five times, including Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die (2021). As we previously reported, many prominent actors want to be the next James Bond following Craig’s exit. Tom Holland “talks about being James Bond a lot,” while Dwayne Johnson said he “would like to follow” in Craig’s footsteps and be the next Bond. He added that he has no desire to play one of the iconic villains in the franchise. “You gotta be Bond,” he said.
Other prominent names have been floated as the next Bond, including Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, and Idris Elba. Though very flattered for being thought of to play the coveted role, Elba has expressed disinterest due to “disgusting and off-putting” racist comments.
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Back in 2017, Elba told the New York Times: “It’s interesting that the James Bond thing continues to go. I think it’s more about, we just want to have a Black guy play James Bond rather than Idris Elba, the actor, play James Bond. That’s the part that I’m like, ‘Ugh, come on.’”
The Sexiest Men Alive From The Last 20 Years
Take a stroll through the last 20 years of People‘s Sexiest Men Alive. This year, the award went to Grey’s Anatomy‘s neurosurgeon Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd. The long-awaited title is something we look forward to every year, and this year’s choice has been worth the wait. The actor has never been given the title before, and with nearly 20 years of being television eye candy, the actor told the publication when he first heard the news, “I was completely shocked, and then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right?” As for how his kids will respond, the Maine native insists they’re just going to make fun of him.
Humble Beginnings
Growing up in Maine, he recalled always having to be moving, so he took up a lot of sports like baseball, soccer, skiing, cycling.” The Ferrari actor had dyslexia, so he didn’t love school, and described himself as a “late bloomer.” In his youth, Dempsey joined a vaudeville troupe and rode a unicycle while juggling.
Now, the key is maturity and wisdom for the Can’t Buy Me Love alum. “You go through cycles of life, so you understand there are going to be high and low moments and what are the most important things. Everything else is a gift.” Despite his heartthrob status over the years, “I’m glad it’s happening at this point in my life,” he says of his new title.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and People magazine has their own taste. See the Sexiest Men Alive from the last 20 years below:
Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.
