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

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The name’s Johnson… Aaron Taylor-Johnson: British actor had ‘secret audition’ to become the next James Bond last year after ‘impressing’ franchise producer Barbara Broccoli

By Geraint Llewellyn For Mailonline

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson has met with 007 producers amid rumours he is he’s tipped to be the next James Bond.

The actor, 32, met to discuss the iconic role following Daniel Craig’s exit from the franchise after his fifth appearance as the secret agent in 2021 smash No Time To Die.

According to Puck News Aaron’s sat down with producer Barbara Broccoli and sources claim the meeting went ‘very well’ after he reportedly filmed a secret audition late last year.

The new 007? Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 32, has reportedly met with 007 producers amid rumours he is he’s tipped to be the next James Bond

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

MailOnline have contacted reps for both Aaron and Barbara for comment.  

In December it was reported that Aaron had shot scenes as the secret agent, filming the memorable ‘gun barrel teaser footage’ seen in the films over the years.

A source told The Sun at the time: ‘Aaron has impressed bosses so much that he has filmed one of the franchise’s famous gun barrel teaser scenes, something all the actors do. That move takes him a step closer to signing a deal.’

They added: ‘Bosses at the brand were really impressed with his unique blend of acting intensity and his impressive back catalogue of action films.’ 

Exit: The actor met to discuss the iconic role following Daniel Craig’s exit from the franchise after 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 for a screen test to be the next Bond in September and producers and Barbara loved him. He is now one of the front-runners,’ a source told the publication at the time. 

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

Iconic: In December it was reported that Aaron had shot scenes as the secret agent, filming the memorable ‘gun barrel teaser footage’ seen in the films over the years

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

Bookmakers William Hill subsequently placed Henry Cavill at the forefront with 5/2, Regé Jean-Page with odds of 4/1, followed by Tom Hardy and James Norton both with 6/1 and Chiwetel Ejiofor at 7/1.

Henry, 39, recently revealed he was leaving The Witcher, with Aussie actor Liam Hemsworth stepping into the role as Geralt of Rivia. 

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

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

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Brad Pitt has a list of actors he will never work with again

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Brad Pitt has a list of actors he will never work with again (but he LOVES starring with Sandra Bullock and Joey King) says his Bullet Train costar Aaron Taylor-Johnson

By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com

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Brad Pitt has a list of actors he won’t work with again, according to his Bullet Train co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

The 58-year-old Hollywood legend is said to keep notes on the actors who he loves and the ones he doesn’t wish to be on set with again, just like Aaron, 32.

‘He just wants to bring light and joy into the world and be around people who are there to have a good time,’ he said to Variety.

No thanks: Brad Pitt has a list of actors he won’t work with again, according to his Bullet Train co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The 58-year-old Hollywood legend is said to keep notes on the actors who he loves and the ones he doesn’t wish to be on set with again, just like Aaron, 32. Seen in July in London

‘You work with many actors and after a while you start making notes: “I am definitely not working with this person ever again,”‘ he said.

The he added, ‘Brad has this list too: the “good” list and the s*** list.’

One star who is definitely on his ‘good’ list is Sandra Bullock

Brad filmed a cameo for Sandra’s The Lost City and she plays Maria Beetle, the handler of trained killer Ladybug (Pitt), in his latest movie Bullet Train.

All joy: ‘He just wants to bring light and joy into the world and be around people who are there to have a good time,’ he said to Variety. From left, Aaron, Brad and Brian Tyree Henry

Good peeps: ‘You work with many actors and after a while you start making notes: “I am definitely not working with this person ever again,”‘ it was shared

And Brad hopes he and his ‘old friend’, who is also 58, will collaborate again in the future.

The Fight Club star said in a recent interview: ‘Sandy is an old friend. She’s a diehard person I could call for favors over the years and I have done many many times and she’s always there.

‘Her timing was great, she was a great person to have in my ear in a situation like what which is actually kind of intimate.

Pals: Brad has this list too: the “good” list and the s*** list.’ One star who is definitely on his ‘good’ list is Sandra Bullock Brad filmed a cameo for Sandra’s The Lost City and she plays Maria Beetle, the handler of trained killer Ladybug (Pitt), in his latest movie Bullet Train

Still an A-list beauty: Bullock at the Los Angeles premiere of The Lost City in March

‘It just worked out really well and she had her film and I got to do a little bit of hers. I think we’ll continue to do the same.’

The By The Sea’ star was also full of praise for co-star Joey King, 23, who plays hired killer Prince.

He said: ‘She’s a powerhouse. She was just 21 when we were filming. Listen, I consider us pretty sharp but she’s the sharpest of us all.’

King is queen: The By The Sea star was also full of praise for co-star Joey King, 23, who plays hired killer Prince. Seen in July in Paris

A siren in white: He said: ‘She’s a powerhouse. She was just 21 when we were filming. Listen, I consider us pretty sharp but she’s the sharpest of us all’; seen August 1 in LA

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