The role of James Bond can transform the career of an actor. The Sun reported in March that the role of James Bond has been offered to British actor, Aaron Taylor Johnson. If he does end up taking on the role, he will be the eighth actor to do so since the beginning of the film series.
Favorite Bond actors
Sean Connery had only appeared in minor films before he was cast in the role. He played James Bond seven times and it launched him to superstardom.
Daniel Craig’s rugged take on James Bond in the last five films brought him much acclaim. James Bond is a keen baccarat player, and the card game features as a plot device in a number of the films. At Casino Royale’s baccarat table, Bond takes all of Le Chiffre’s money in a high-stakes baccarat game. Today, various baccarat games are available on regulated gambling sites in the United States.
Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan were two other Bond actors who brought charm and their unique flair to the role. Moore played Bond in seven films, being regarded as one of the top Bond actors by many.
The James Bond character was played by Pierce Brosnan in GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, and other popular films. He took the character into the new millennium, ending in 2002 with Die Another Day.
The next James Bond
Henry Cavill and Idris Elba were two other names floated to play the next James Bond. Elba was voted as a top choice by fans in a poll conducted by an online gambling firm. There were also suggestions for some prominent female actresses to play the role. It’s obvious that the character of James Bond is more mutable than he was in the past.
If Aaron Taylor Johnson does take on the role, it will be interesting to see where he takes it after Daniel Craig put such a strong stamp on the role. Sources close to Johnson have downplayed the report and said he hasn’t been offered the role. Pierce Brosnan reacted to the Sun report by saying he believes Johnson has the chops, talent, and charisma to play James Bond.
Preparations to shoot a new movie
With Eon Productions reportedly developing a script and preparing to shoot a new movie, speculation is mounting about the new James Bond. It’s likely that if Aaron Taylor Johnson is offered the role, he will sign his contract and take on the role.
Dr No is still regarded as one of the best Bond movies in Sean Connery’s era as the debonair rogue. Gold Finger and From Russia with Love are two other popular movies from his era. Casino Royale and Skyfall are the two most popular movies from Daniel Craig’s era.
Aaron Taylor Johnson apparently smashed a secret screen test which has made him a front-runner for a part in a new movie. He has already played an action man and shown his acting chops in various movies. This could be the perfect role for him.