{"id":122719,"date":"2025-05-22T14:16:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/122719\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T14:16:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:16:14","slug":"huge-hint-hollywood-star-has-landed-new-james-bond-role-as-he-signs-new-deal-with-link-to-007","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/122719\/","title":{"rendered":"Huge hint Hollywood star has landed new James Bond role as he signs new deal with link to 007"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A TOP Hollywood actor has dropped a huge hint he&#8217;s landed the coveted James Bond role.<\/p>\n<p>The rumour mill has been continually whirring as to who will take on the iconic 007 gig &#8211; with little-known actor Stuart Martin\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/33139317\/james-bond-shock-stuart-martin-top-contender-spy-role\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a recent name in the frame.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"007 logo with pistol silhouette.\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Alamy\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2023-press-day-bond-motion-979759695_fa7d6e.jpg\" data-caption=\"A top Hollywood actor has dropped a huge hint they're the next James Bond\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2023-press-day-bond-motion-979759695_fa7d6e.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<p>A top Hollywood actor has dropped a huge hint they&#8217;re the next James BondCredit: Alamy<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Daniel Craig running in a scene from *Quantum of Solace*.\" height=\"960\" width=\"635\" data-credit=\"Rex\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/71cfd86f-57fb-4993-959c-7d0edda06cc1.jpg\" data-caption=\"They have penned a deal with watch brand Omega - which has been suppling time pieces for the Secret Service agent since 1995\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/71cfd86f-57fb-4993-959c-7d0edda06cc1.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<p>They have penned a deal with watch brand Omega &#8211; which has been suppling time pieces for the Secret Service agent since 1995Credit: Rex<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aaron Taylor-Johnson at the Omega watchmaking home in Bienne.\" height=\"960\" width=\"768\" data-credit=\"Instagram\/OMEGA\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/omega-welcomes-aaron-taylor-johnson-997181204.jpg\" data-caption=\"Aaron Taylor-Johnson has joined forces with the high-profile brand as an ambassador\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/omega-welcomes-aaron-taylor-johnson-997181204.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Taylor-Johnson has joined forces with the high-profile brand as an ambassadorCredit: Instagram\/OMEGA<\/p>\n<p>Henry Cavill,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/tom-hardy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom Hardy<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tvandshowbiz\/34367885\/aaron-taylor-johnson-wins-council-battle-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Taylor-Johnson<\/a> have all been tipped to replace\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/daniel-craig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Craig<\/a>\u00a0as\u00a0the Secret Service agent.<\/p>\n<p>And now the latter, who The Sun exclusively told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/26774029\/aaron-taylor-johnson-offered-role-james-bond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">had been formally offered the role<\/a> last year, has given another huge clue he&#8217;ll be Bond.<\/p>\n<p>We first reported the Marvel movie star had emerged as a surprise frontrunner three years ago, and now Aaron, 34, has signed a deal with Bond watch providers Omega that appears to prove it.<\/p>\n<p>The brand has been supplying timepieces to the iconic literary and movie character since the release of 1995 flick, Golden Eye.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron has now joined the firm&#8217;s roster of global ambassadors, with a promotional image showing the Kick-Ass and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/avengers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Avengers<\/a>\u00a0movies staring into a cabinet filled with the classy wrist-watches.<\/p>\n<p>This could be yet another clue that he has bagged the Bond gig.<\/p>\n<p>NEW BOND?<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, The Sun\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/20563304\/aaron-taylor-johnson-james-bond\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">revealed that Aaron was in the running for the job<\/a>\u00a0after secretly screen testing for Bond movie supremo Barbara Broccoli at Pinewood Studios.<\/p>\n<p>A source previously told us: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/james-bond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bond<\/a>\u00a0is Aaron\u2019s job, should he wish to accept it. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When asked previously whether he would step into Bond\u2019s shoes, Aaron said: \u201cI find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role. <\/p>\n<p>Brit acting legend admits he wants to play James Bond saying &#8216;the world&#8217;s gone crazy&#8217; if Amazon casts a US star for 007<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I take it as a great compliment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>BRIT BOND<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Bond franchise expert Mark O&#8217;Connell told how he believed fans will know the next suave spy&#8217;s identity by the\u00a0summer.<\/p>\n<p>Appearing on Nick\u00a0Ferrari&#8217;s LBC\u00a0radio\u00a0show, he said he wanted Bond to remain British and favoured a non A-list name.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &#8220;Henry Cavill could be back in the running now.\u00a0Amazon&#8217;s choice could be different to the Broccolis.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/aaron-taylor-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Taylor-Johnson<\/a>, a new guy called Harris Dickinson, keep an eye on him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Timeline of James Bond actors<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5e53b215-4273-4546-9a6e-b650c193d38a.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__content--intro\">Over the years there have been seven actors who have played 007.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/12153725\/james-bond-movies-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first ever James Bond film was in 1962<\/a>, and this is who has played the lead role over the years:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/who\/sean-connery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sean Connery<\/a> &#8211; The late star was the first ever actor to play Bond, and reprised the role for seven movies.<\/li>\n<li>George Lazenby &#8211; The star only played Bond once, but was the youngest actor to ever play the spy.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tvandshowbiz\/3631448\/sir-roger-moore-cause-of-death-age-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roger Moore<\/a> &#8211; The late movie star spent 12 years making seven films in the famous franchise.<\/li>\n<li>Timothy Dalton &#8211; The smooth actor took over from Roger Moore and\u00a0appeared in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tvandshowbiz\/10009391\/pierce-brosnan-wife-cassandra-keely-chris-drugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pierce Brosnan<\/a> &#8211; The handsome star played Bond for four movies from 1995 to 2002.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tvandshowbiz\/4254062\/daniel-craig-james-bond-net-worth-rachel-weisz-pregnant-wife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Craig<\/a> &#8211; The British star was the first blonde James Bond and the sixth actor to win the role in 2005.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Days ago it was confirmed that Bond will still be a British man despite being sold to \u201cwoke\u201d\u00a0Hollywood\u00a0streaming site Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>Before giving up ownership of the popular film franchise, 007\u2019s stewards\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/33478515\/james-bond-amazon-broccoli-family-franchise-007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson<\/a>\u00a0insisted the spy would retain his nationality and gender.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Broccoli, who took over the Bond brand from company Eon Productions alongside Mr Wilson in 1995, made the arrangement before she agreed to sell the rights to Amazon in a \u00a3770million deal.<\/p>\n<p>Insiders have hit back at fears the streaming giant &#8211; owned by\u00a0Jeff Bezos\u00a0&#8211; will turn Bond \u201cwoke\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>An insider told the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/home\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mail on Sunday<\/a>: \u201cAmazon is committed to keeping the spirit of Bond alive and that means he has to be British or from the\u00a0Commonwealth\u00a0&#8211; and he has to be male.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Half-siblings\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/32427559\/next-james-bond-film-amazon-barbara-broccoli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbara Broccoli, 64,<\/a>\u00a0and Michael G Wilson, 83, took over the Bond franchise from their father and stepfather Albert \u2018Cubby\u2019 Broccoli &#8211; who bought the film rights from Bond creator\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/news\/21516916\/ian-fleming-bond-novels-reworded-racist-material\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ian Fleming<\/a>\u00a0in 1961.<\/p>\n<p>Since then there have been 25 movies &#8211; where Bond defeats villains bent on destruction, all while drinking martinis and seducing women.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aaron Taylor-Johnson at the London photocall for &quot;Kraven the Hunter.&quot;\" height=\"960\" width=\"663\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aaron-taylor-johnson-attends-london-997179964.jpg\" data-caption=\"Marvel actor Aaron has long been a frontrunner for the prestigious film role\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aaron-taylor-johnson-attends-london-997179964.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<p>Marvel actor Aaron has long been a frontrunner for the prestigious film roleCredit: Getty<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Daniel Craig at an Omega event celebrating 60 years of James Bond.\" height=\"960\" width=\"668\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel-craig-attends-special-event-777783102.jpg\" data-caption=\"He will taeke over from Daniel Craig, seen here at a special event hosted by Omega\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/daniel-craig-attends-special-event-777783102.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<p>He will taeke over from Daniel Craig, seen here at a special event hosted by OmegaCredit: Getty<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Daniel Craig as James Bond getting into a car.\" height=\"541\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Alamy\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2021-universal-pictures-film-daniel-697567020.jpg\" data-caption=\"Daniel played MI6\u2019s most famous spy for 15 years\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2021-universal-pictures-film-daniel-697567020.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<p>Daniel played MI6\u2019s most famous spy for 15 yearsCredit: Alamy<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aaron Taylor-Johnson looking at watches in a display case.\" height=\"960\" width=\"768\" data-credit=\"Omega\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/omega-welcomes-aaron-taylor-johnson-997187987.jpg\" data-caption=\"Aaron was seen inspecting the items at Omega's watchmaking home in Bienne\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/omega-welcomes-aaron-taylor-johnson-997187987.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<p>Aaron was seen inspecting the items at Omega&#8217;s watchmaking home in BienneCredit: Omega<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A TOP Hollywood actor has dropped a huge hint he&#8217;s landed the coveted James Bond role. 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