Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been offered the role of the new James Bond, expected to accept the job and sign the contract soon. The next Bond movie is in production with shooting scheduled to start this year.
Key Points
Aaron Taylor-Johnson offered the role of James Bond after screen testing
Expected to sign the contract soon and start shooting for the next Bond movie
Craig's departure from the role after 15 years
Previous successful portrayals in different movie genres
Pros
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is a talented actor
Previous successful portrayals in movies like Kick-Ass and Avengers
Expected to bring a fresh take to the iconic role of James Bond
Cons
Possibility of facing comparison to previous Bond actors