Is Aaron Taylor-Johnson the next 007? Casting bookies favor 'Bullet Train' star!

London's Calling the Next Bond: Is It Aaron Taylor-Johnson?

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the thirty-something British phenom who odds makers are pegging as the favourite for the much-coveted James Bond role. The "Bullet Train" starlet reportedly nailed a "secret audition" last fall, leading the producer, Barbara Broccoli, quite intrigued, as per The Sun. 

A Bet in Taylor-Johnson's Court

In a reported sit-down with Broccoli, Taylor-Johnson was viewed as an impressive candidate, known for his acting prowess and just-right level of fame. Matthew Belloni from Puck News wrote, "He reportedly checks all the boxes - great actor and accomplished but not particularly famous". Yet, the impending fame surge, with leading roles in the Marvel's "Kraven The Hunter" and alongside Ryan Gosling in "The Fall Guy", could tip the scales either way.

Surging Competition

Notably, the 'Emily In Paris' heartthrob, Lucien Laviscount, has also entered the battle of Bonds. A source told The Mail on Sunday, "He is a super talented actor, is extremely handsome and in the past 18 months has won lots of new fans since he joined Emily In Paris." Though Laviscount's previous involvement with British "Big Brother" could repel the bosses, his cross-generational fanbase weights the odds more evenly.

Considering the stakes, the competition is intense and comes down to a question; is Aaron Taylor-Johnson too established for the reinvention of James Bond? Or does his bullet train ride to fame make him an ideal fit as the next 007? Only time will tell. 

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