It seems like there is a new rumour circulating about the actor who will take on the iconic character of James Bond virtually every week. Henry Cavill, Regé-Jean Page, and Tom Hardy have been among the most often suggested actors (per Vogue) since Daniel Craig left the role—that is, until recently. With reference to his bid to become the next 007, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, whose most recent performance was in the Brad Pitt film Bullet Train, had a positive meeting with producers.
Fans can support Taylor-Johnson as the next Bond thanks to his rising Hollywood celebrity background, his rugged good looks that fit the part, and a memorable accent, even though it hasn’t been made official who will play the role. The fact that Taylor-filmography Johnson’s is full with films that demonstrate his talent as James Bond is maybe the most significant. Fans can speculate as to where the English actor would rank among the previous James Bond actors until an official announcement is made, and we can look at his best parts to learn why the actor is a fantastic fit for the brand.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron
Taylor-Johnson portrays Quicksilver, alias Pietro Maximoff, an orphan twin with genetic abnormalities who fights both with and against the Avengers in Avengers: Age of Ultron as they attempt to defend the world from Ultron. The movie shows Taylor-ability Johnson’s to stand out in a cast full of A-listers and how to save the world—the latter being a skill James Bond is well-versed in. Quicksilver also has an arrogant attitude, which 007 frequently displays.
Bullet Train
SONY IMAGES In the movie Bullet Train, which just entered theatres, Taylor-Johnson portrays an assassin who goes by the alias Tangerine. On the same bullet train as Tangerine are five other assassins. The duo, which includes Lemon, his “twin” brother, who is portrayed by Brian Tyree Henry, is a clumsy, comic take on an assassin. They compete with Michael Shannon’s The White Death, Joey King’s Prince, and Brad Pitt’s Ladybug. The movie showcases Taylor-talent Johnson’s for injecting humour into scenes of nonstop action. Even if James Bond isn’t known for his sense of humour, it would be a unique approach to further modernise the character.
Godzilla (2014)
Taylor-Johnson plays Ford Brody in the 2014 version of Godzilla alongside Elizabeth Olsen, his twin sister from Avengers: Age of Ultron. Ford had to travel to Japan to assist his estranged father in learning the truth about the tragedy from 1999, which occurred there years earlier. They unintentionally awaken Gozilla and the MUTO, who engage in combat with one another in an effort to ultimately save the world. Taylor-abilities Johnson’s are once again put to the test in the action movie Godzilla, further bolstering his case for playing James Bond.
Kick-Ass
In the action-comedy movie Kick-Ass from 2010, audiences got to see a young Taylor-Johnson portray the geeky Dave Lizewski. Dave is a comic book lover who chooses to become a superhero despite the fact that he lacks strength, coordination, and a compelling motive to do so. Even though the movie is older than ten years, Taylor-Johnson had a pivotal role in it. The actor pulls off the triple threat in the rated-R movie thanks to his ability to play an ordinary superhero who just so happens to save the day. Both characters have passion and a willingness to carry out their respective missions, even if James Bond isn’t a superhero and, in contrast to Kick-Ass, he is trained.
Kraven the Hunter (Releasing October 2023)
Taylor-Johnson will play the lead role in the upcoming movie Kraven the Hunter, which has been pushed back from January 2023 to October 2023, according to an online portal. Sergei Kravinoff, popularly known as Kraven the Hunter, is a Russian immigrant who is out to prove that Spider-Man is the best hunter in the entire world. There will undoubtedly be some dramatic fight scenes in the action movie, as there are in every James Bond movie. It would be the ideal transition for Taylor-Johnson to start filming the next Bond right away after finishing a part that includes these kinds of action scenes.
Outlaw King
Taylor-Johnson portrays James Douglas, Lord of Douglas, in the Netflix original movie Outlaw King. Once more, the actor is playing a supporting role in this action movie, adding to his growing list of credits. Robert the Bruce, portrayed by Chris Pine in the movie, was a real-life Scottish outlaw king who led an army of Scottish warriors in a rebellion in the fourteenth century. Taylor-part Johnson’s in this movie, despite the fact that he is not a key character, helps establish the various types of action movies he can play.
Savages
Taylor-Johnson and Taylor Kitsch’s characters, Ben and Chon, are marijuana growers in the action-crime drama Savages. The two are forced to fight the Mexican drug gang when their shared sweetheart is abducted. This picture has nonstop action, arguably with more flare than substance despite the fact that the primary characters are marijuana producers. However, this works when pushing for Taylor-Johnson to take on the nonstop fighting that makes up a Bond film.
Tenet
Even though Taylor-part Johnson’s is minor in another supporting role with several well-known actors, his acting prowess and character make it stand out for the actor. An unidentified CIA agent known as The Protagonist is recruited by a group called Tenet in the action-meets-sci-fi thriller Tenet (John David Washington). The goal is to stop a third world war. Taylor-Johnson portrays Ives, a military operation commander who is crucial in understanding the conflicting nature of the movie’s several timelines and the success of the film’s concluding mission.
The King’s Man
Taylor-Johnson had a minor part in The King’s Man, a precursor to the Kingsman series of movies. Archie Reid, played by Taylor-Johnson, is a Scottish soldier from the Black Watch who meets Conrad (Harris Dickinson) on the battlefield. Conrad is sent to fight in the war, while Archie is assigned to a desk job in London under the alias Lancelot. Archie, who eventually plays Lancelot, becomes one of the original Kingsmen. Taylor-Johnson embraces the espionage role in this movie, which is a big part of what makes the Kingsman who they are. Even in a supporting role, this kind of practise is beneficial for preparing to play the renowned spy in the Bond franchise.
The Wall
Taylor-Johnson is only one of three people credited for the war action movie The Wall, of which he is a third of the cast. In the movie, there is only a wall standing between two American troops who are being held captive by a sniper. He is accompanied by John Cena’s character Matthews, a fellow American soldier. This is possibly one of the best movies that shows off Taylor-acting Johnson’s talent at keeping the audience’s interest during a challenging scene. The movie, which earned positive reviews, was primarily shot in one location with a small cast, but it nevertheless managed to hold the audience’s attention.
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