Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘meets with 007 producers’ amid rumours he’s tipped to be next James Bond

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly met with the producers of 007 amid rumors that he is destined to be the next James Bond.

The actor, 32, met to discuss the iconic role following Daniel Craig’s departure from the franchise following 2021’s No Time To Die.

According to Disc News Aaron’s met with producer Barbara Broccoli and a source said the meeting went “very well” after he allegedly filmed a secret audition late last year.

The new 007? Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 32, has reportedly met with the producers of 007 amid rumors that he is destined to be the next James Bond.

However, the source went on to say that nothing was officially confirmed and it’s unclear what the next steps might be.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Aaron and Barbara for comment.

It was reported in December that Aaron had filmed scenes as the secret agent, shooting the memorable “gun barrel teaser footage” seen in movies over the years.

said a source Sun at the time: ‘Aaron has so impressed the bosses that he’s filmed one of the franchise’s famous gun barrel teaser scenes, something every actor does. That move takes him one step closer to signing a deal.

They added: “Brand bosses were genuinely impressed with his unique combination of acting intensity and his impressive catalog of action movies.”

Departure: The actor met to discuss the iconic role following Daniel Craig’s departure from the franchise following 2021’s No Time To Die (actor Daniel pictured)

The publication reported a month earlier that Aaron was a hit with producers and particularly impressed producer Barbara.

“Aaron went on a screen test to be the next Bond in September and the producers and Barbara loved it. He now he is one of the favourites,” a source told the publication at the time.

Aaron, who is married to Fifty Shades Of Gray director Sam Taylor-Johnson, 55, has starred in the movies Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Godzilla.

Iconic: In December it was reported that Aaron had filmed scenes as the secret agent, shooting the memorable “gun barrel teaser footage” seen in movies over the years.

It follows reports that Idris Elba has walked away from ‘years of talks’ with movie bosses to become the next Bond, paving the way for a new 007.

betting shops william hill he subsequently put Henry Cavill in front at 5/2, Regé Jean-Page at odds of 4/1, followed by Tom Hardy and James Norton both at 6/1 and Chiwetel Ejiofor at 7/1.

Henry, 39, recently revealed that he was leaving The Witcher, with Australian actor Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt of Rivia.

Daniel Craig, 54, has starred in five of the Bond films, from Casino Royale to No Time to Die.

Withdrawal: Follows reports that Idris Elba has walked away from ‘years of talks’ with movie bosses to become the next Bond, paving the way for a new 007.