For over a year, rumours have been swirling that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been cast as the new James Bond.
The 34-year-old has been the subject of multiple news reports that the role is his if he wants it, having apparently impressed producer Barbara Broccoli.
Since then, the Kraven the Hunter star has been very coy about his involvement in the Bond casting process, never actually saying no.
Appearing on Good Morning America, the bookies’ favourite was questioned on the matter.
The host said: “There’s been a lot of speculation about the next 007. Would you slip on the tuxedo, if asked?”
Taylor-Johnson replied: “I love slipping on a tuxedo.” So the presenter asked more specifically: “To play 007?” Dodging the question, the star replied: “Do you know what… I wear a tuxedo in this [film, Kraven the Hunter]. You should come see this movie. Honestly, it’s got a ton of action and it’s a thrill ride honestly.”
Meanwhile, speaking recently with Entertainment Tonight, Taylor-Johnson chuckled at the Bond speculation around him and replied: “I would say come see Kraven because that’s what’s out this weekend and it’s not going to disappoint. I promise you that, guys.”
We’d be very surprised if the star hasn’t at least had a next Bond screen test, just like Daniel Craig and Henry Cavill did almost twenty years ago.