The role of James Bond comes with a huge commitment, and his portrayal is not something everyone can pull off. Daniel Craig concluded his 15-year-long run as the iconic spy with ‘No Time To Die’. Many other big names have been associated with the role and fans are waiting for the official casting of the next 007.
Actors who have been considered for the role are Rege-Jean Page, Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, Richard Madden, Idris Elba, Henry Golding, and James Norton. However, the more than decade-long commitment is not for everyone. Now rumors around Aaron Taylor-Johnson being offered the role have reached Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond in four films. He endorsed the actor for the role.
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Pierce Brosnan played Bond in ‘Golden Eye,’ ‘Tomorrow Never Dies,’ ‘The World Is Not Enough’ and ‘Die Another Day.’ He spoke about the rumor surrounding Aaron Taylor-Johnson allegedly being the next James Bond on RTE Radio 1’s ‘The Ray D’Arcy Show’. “I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” he said.
He further talked about working with Aaron in 2009 in ‘The Greatest’. He said “One of the first movies we made, one of the earliest movies, was ‘The Greatest’, and he was the greatest in it. So, yes, I read the news about his possibility of being a Bond, so I would definitely tip my hat to the fellow.”
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Bond Villain Jonathan Pryce And 1969’s Bond George Lazenby Also Endorsed Aaron Taylor-Johnson
While speaking about his role as a James Bond villain, Jonathan Pryce shared his opinion on Aaron Taylor-Johnson portraying the iconic character. The veteran actor said, “He’s grown into a wonderful actor and when he was a little younger, he did this extraordinary sort of action film where he played a superhero. And he’s great, look at him now, he’s black tie, handsome and yeah, he’d be a great Bond.”
1969’s James Bond George Lazenby also showered Taylor-Johnson with praises while talking to TMZ as he feels the “can handle the stunts and all the ladies who love a man in a tux.” He further claimed that Aaron can “do the character justice.”
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