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Aaron Taylor-Johnson: The Next James Bond?

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is one of the most talked-about actors in Hollywood right now. He has starred in a number of critically acclaimed films, including Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Tenet. Now, there are rumors that he is being considered to play the next James Bond.

Taylor-Johnson Would Be a Great Choice for the Role

There are several reasons why Taylor-Johnson would be a great choice for the role of James Bond. First, he has the acting chops to pull it off. He has shown that he can play both action-packed and dramatic roles, and he has the charisma to carry a franchise like James Bond.

Second, Taylor-Johnson is the right age for the role. He is 31 years old, which is the same age as Sean Connery was when he first played James Bond in Dr. No.

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Third, Taylor-Johnson has the physicality for the role. He is in great shape, and he has the athleticism to perform the stunts that are required of James Bond.

Obstacles to Taylor-Johnson Becoming James Bond

Of course, there are also some obstacles to Taylor-Johnson becoming James Bond. First, he is not as well-known as some of the other actors who have been rumored to be in the running for the role, such as Tom Hardy and Idris Elba.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson: The Next James Bond?

Second, Taylor-Johnson is not British. James Bond is a British character, and it is important that the actor who plays him is British as well.

Conclusion

Despite these obstacles, Aaron Taylor-Johnson would be a great choice for the role of James Bond. He has the acting chops, the right age, the physicality, and the charisma to carry the franchise. If he is cast as James Bond, he would be the first non-British actor to play the role.

Tables

Table 1: Actors Who Have Played James Bond

Actor	Years Active as James Bond	Number of Films
Sean Connery	1962-1967, 1971, 1983	6
George Lazenby	1969	1
Roger Moore	1973-1985	7
Timothy Dalton	1987-1989	2
Pierce Brosnan	1995-2002	4
Daniel Craig	2006-2021	5

Table 2: Box Office Gross of James Bond Films

Film	Year Released	Box Office Gross (USD)
Dr. No	1962	$60 million
From Russia with Love	1963	$79 million
Goldfinger	1964	$125 million
Thunderball	1965	$141 million
You Only Live Twice	1967	$111 million
On Her Majesty's Secret Service	1969	$82 million
Diamonds Are Forever	1971	$116 million
Live and Let Die	1973	$161 million
The Man with the Golden Gun	1974	$97 million
The Spy Who Loved Me	1977	$210 million
Moonraker	1979	$210 million
For Your Eyes Only	1981	$195 million
Octopussy	1983	$187 million
A View to a Kill	1985	$152 million
The Living Daylights	1987	$191 million
Licence to Kill	1989	$156 million
GoldenEye	1995	$352 million
Tomorrow Never Dies	1997	$339 million
The World Is Not Enough	1999	$369 million
Die Another Day	2002	$432 million
Casino Royale	2006	$594 million
Quantum of Solace	2008	$586 million
Skyfall	2012	$1.1 billion
Spectre	2015	$880 million
No Time to Die	2021	$774 million

Table 3: Critical Reception of James Bond Films

Film	Rotten Tomatoes Score	Metacritic Score
Dr. No	91%	N/A
From Russia with Love	94%	N/A
Goldfinger	98%	N/A
Thunderball	86%	N/A
You Only Live Twice	81%	N/A
On Her Majesty's Secret Service	81%	N/A
Diamonds Are Forever	64%	N/A
Live and Let Die	72%	N/A
The Man with the Golden Gun	44%	N/A
The Spy Who Loved Me	79%	N/A
Moonraker	65%	N/A
For Your Eyes Only	75%	N/A
Octopussy	78%	N/A
A View to a Kill	33%	N/A
The Living Daylights	74%	N/A
Licence to Kill	71%	N/A
GoldenEye	78%	65
Tomorrow Never Dies	56%	58
The World Is Not Enough	51%	52
Die Another Day	38%	45
Casino Royale	94%	80
Quantum of Solace	64%	59
Skyfall	92%	81
Spectre	63%	60
No Time to Die	83%	68

Table 4: Awards Won by James Bond Films

Film	Academy Awards	Golden Globe Awards	BAFTA Awards
Dr. No	1	0	0
From Russia with Love	0	0	0
Goldfinger	1	0	0
Thunderball	0	0	0
You Only Live Twice	0	0	0
On Her Majesty's Secret Service	0	0	0
Diamonds Are Forever	0	0	0
Live and Let Die	0	0	0
The Man with the Golden Gun	0	0	0
The Spy Who Loved Me	0	0	0
Moonraker	0	0	0
For Your Eyes Only	0	0	0
Octopussy	0	0	0
A View to a Kill	0	0	0
The Living Daylights	0	0	0
Licence to Kill	0	0	0
GoldenEye	0	1	0
Tomorrow Never Dies	0	0	0
The World Is Not Enough	0	0	0
Die Another Day	0	0	0
Casino Royale	0	0	1
Quantum of Solace	0	0	0
Skyfall	2	1	2
Spectre	0	0	1
No Time to Die	0	0	0