Aaron Taylor-Johnson is a shoe-in for the next James Bond (Image: Getty) Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been dealt a huge blow as the odds of him playing the next James Bond are dwindling. It was previously reported that the star was "offered" the role of the iconic 007 spy, five years after Daniel Craig announced he was leaving the world of espionage behind him. A source close to the film previously told the press: "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." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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