Aaron Taylor-Johnson breaks silence on James Bond role at 28 Years Later premiere
Aaron Taylor Johnson was asked about his next project at the premiere of his latest film, 28 Years Later
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has a lot to live up to as the star of 28 Years Later. He follows on from incredible performances by Cillian Murphy in 28 Days Later and Scots actor Robert Carlyle in the sometimes forgotten sequel, 28 Weeks Later.
However, no matter how good the Bullet Train star is in the new Danny Boyle-directed zombie film, it's what he's up to next that is on everyone's mind. For years, Taylor-Johnson has been rumoured to be the next James Bond and the actor has now finally broken his silence on whether or not this is actually going to happen.
During a brief interview on the red carpet for 28 Years Later, the 35 year old was asked directly by Deadline what his next project is. The actor gave a coy smile and simply replied "I can't talk about it" before turning away from the interviewer.
The brief interaction was posted on X, with many social media users claiming that his refusal to speak could mean he has secured the role as the next 007 and is hinting at it by saying he "can't talk about it".
One user replied: "He's my number one hope for the next James Bond. Really hoping for a solid 10-15 years of him in that role."
Another echoed: "James Bond baby." A third chimed in: "Please let it be Bond."
Someone else agreed: "Bond... James Bond #Bond26." Meanwhile, another wrote: "Bond confirmed then."
A fifth suggested: "Either Bond or back for Avengers."
Another person agreed with this theory, adding: "This will mean he's doing a Marvel thing then."
It's plausible the star could be involved in a different franchise, having been the original Quicksilver in the Marvel Universe. Other fan suggestions of his next secret project include a Bullet Train prequel or even Kick Ass 3.
However, the idea that's he is the next James Bond is starting to feel a lot more possible.
The new 007 film is currently in development by Amazon/MGM.
Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are prepping the film in London and while rumours are still flying about who may be the next Bond, Taylor-Johnson remains the favourite.
The actor's latest film 28 Years Later sees Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer taking the leading roles as a husband and pregnant wife named Jamie and Isla, alongside their son Spike.
The third instalment in the 28 Days Later series is set nearly three decades after the Rage Virus outbreak and follows a group of survivors living on the tidal island of Lindisfarne.
Despite not even being released in cinemas yet, the film has already received glowing reviews from critics with an impressive 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
This rating surpasses the original 28 Days Later hit film (2002), starring Cillian Murphy, which holds a Certified Fresh score of 87%.
Additionally, the movie had a critics' score of 72% and an audience score of 66%.
28 Years Later is in cinemas from June 20
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