Next James Bond star Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s best films and where to watch them | Films | Entertainment

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has become one of the most popular and prolific British actors in this day and age.

So then, it’s no wonder that he has been placed as the favourite to take over as the next James Bond from Daniel Craig – following the release of No Time To Die.

The new report claimed a source said of Taylor-Johnson: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back. As far as EON is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.

As a result, betting agents such as Coral have suspended betting on Taylor-Johnson as the new 007. The bookies’ John Hill said: “We have pulled the plug on our next James Bond betting to let the dust settle. If reports are to be believed, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who has been our favourite for the last 12 months, could be set to replace Daniel Craig.”

Whether or not Taylor-Johnson has been hired as James Bond, you can still see him in action right now in one of his various action-packed movies – and we’ve collated all of his best entries you can enjoy right now.

If there was just one film used as a CV for Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s rumoured James Bond audition: It should have been Bullet Train.

In the picture, the Brit plays a hitman who has been hired to retrieve a briefcase from Brad Pitt’s character. While that may sound simple, Taylor-Johnson’s charm and physicality in the role make him stand out among a picture of A-listers.

Despite being opposite such names as the aforementioned Pitt, Joey King, Logan Lerman and Brian Tyree Henry, Taylor-Johnson was the star of the picture – and it’s a damn good movie, as well.

Bullet Train is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video right now. Click here to start watching.

Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2 were the films that really placed the spotlight on Taylor-Johnson.

Adapted from the Marvel Comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr, Kick-Ass is a world filled with superheroes without powers. As a result, everything is determined with their fists and wits.

The picture won Best British Film at the 2011 Empire Awards, and set a young Taylor-Johnson on a course for success over the following years.

You can watch Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2 on Amazon Prime Video now.

Directed by his now-wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Nowhere Boy brought the story of John Lennon (of The Beatles) to the big screen for the first time.

Taylor-Johnson played the member of the Fab Four, in one of his first standout roles. Taking on the role of the Liverpudlian legend, viewers watched him form The Beatles as a rebellious teenager obsessed with Elvis Presley.

While not exactly perfect in terms of historical accuracy, it’s certainly an exciting trip down memory lane.

You can watch Nowhere Boy right now on Disney Plus. Click the link below to get involved.

Taylor-Johnson made a surprise appearance in Captain America: The Winter Soldier as Pietro Maximoff, but reprised his role as a main character in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

As the brother of Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch, Taylor-Johnson utilised Quicksilver’s superspeed to (at first) take on the Avengers while helping out the malevolent AI Ultron.

Unfortunately, Taylor-Johnson’s role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was short-lived. So soak up all you can using Disney Plus.

Watch Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver In Avengers: Age of Ultron on Disney Plus below.

Taylor-Johnson played a special agent alongside Batman star Robert Pattinson and John David Washington in Tenet in 2020.

Under the direction of Christopher Nolan, this time-bending movie was the talk of the town at the height of the pandemic, but it was Taylor-Johnson who stood out among the crowd.

While the film received middling reviews, you can still watch it anytime by hitting the link below.

Watch Tenet on Amazon Prime Video here.

In 2014 the Godzilla franchise was rebooted with Taylor-Johnson at the forefront of the movie.

Playing an all-American GI soldier, Taylor-Johnson took on the threat of some other-worldly creatures as well as Godzilla, the King of the Monsters.

However, tables quickly turn and Godzilla may be more of an ally than previously anticipated…

With Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire about to be released, it might be a good time to catch up on the series.

Watch Godzilla (2014) on Amazon Prime Video here.