Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently a frontrunner in the speculation of who will succeed Daniel Craig as the next 007, with his impressive net worth adding to the buzz. Known for his roles in films like Bullet Train and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Taylor-Johnson’s net worth already exceeds £14.8 million, a figure set to rise significantly if he lands the coveted James Bond role.
At 35 years old, Taylor-Johnson is among several actors rumored to be in the running, including Theo James and Henry Cavill. Considering Craig’s earnings of $100 million (£74 million) from his portrayal of the secret agent over six movies, the next Bond is expected to command an even larger paycheck.
Taylor-Johnson has showcased his talent in various roles, such as portraying John Lennon in Nowhere Boy and entering the Marvel cinematic universe as Pietro Maximoff.
Recent speculation on the next James Bond intensified after Taylor-Johnson reportedly inked a deal with Omega, the official watch provider for the 007 movies. This development led to a surge in bets on Taylor-Johnson’s odds, with a notable increase in interest following the Omega deal announcement.
Pierce Brosnan, the fifth James Bond, was the first to sport the Omega brand in the 1995 film.
Upon signing the Omega deal, Taylor-Johnson expressed his admiration for the brand, stating, “I have always had an appreciation for timepieces but especially for Omega. Now, after visiting the factory, I am in awe of the skill required to manufacture such a luxurious product.”
In a past interview on The Johnathon Ross show, Taylor-Johnson’s director wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson, encouraged the ongoing speculation about his potential casting as Bond, affirming, “Carry on speculating. He’d be great.”
The couple, who met controversially in 2009 during the filming of Nowhere Boy when Aaron was 18 and Sam was 42 and recently divorced, tied the knot in 2012 and have since welcomed two children together. Sam also has two older daughters from her previous marriage.
Reflecting on their relationship, Sam shared, “We were very professional through the entire film… No funny business at all… As soon as we finished, he told me he was going to marry me. We had never been on a date, or even kissed.”
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