Sam Taylor-Johnson has endorsed her husband Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the next James Bond candidate.
The 33-year-old actor has been rumored to be in the running to replace Daniel Craig, with The Sun reporting that the actor has been handed a “formal offer” by Bond directors, but Aaron is not interested. Nothing has been decided yet, neither confirming nor denying the rumors. Although he hinted at whether he would take the job, the director's wife Sam also weighed in and insisted that he was perfect for the role.
During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, Sam was asked about rumors that he was interested in directing the next Bond movie, to which he joked: “Does that mean I might direct a Bond movie? The first female director.” flew.
Sam added: “Keep guessing. He'll be great.”
The director has worked with Aaron on two films, the 2009 John Lennon biopic “Nowhere Boy'' and the 2018 film “A Million Little Pieces,'' an adaptation of James Frey's book. Regarding his acting style, he added: It will be interesting depending on what kind of character he plays.
However, because of one particular role, Sam was worried that Aaron had overprepared.
She explained: “For example, 'Nocturnal Animals' was very difficult. He didn't wash his hands, his nails were really long, he was drinking, he watched a lot of documentaries about serial killers. I was watching.
“To play such a toxic character, he wanted to be toxic from the inside out. There was one time he woke up one morning and thought his bed was on fire, but we actually I was scolding him.” [burning sage]. ”
Sam's comments about Aaron's potential new role come after former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan voiced his support, claiming that Aaron would be a great choice.
Appearing on RTE Radio 1's The Ray D'Arcy Show, Pearce said: “I think this guy has enough talent and talent and charisma to play Bond.”
Pearce previously co-starred with Aaron in the 2009 drama The Greatest and was thrilled to hear that his former co-star might be taking over his old job.
He added: “One of the first movies we made, one of the early movies, was The Greatest. He was in that as well. He was in The Greatest. It's a great movie with Aaron and Carey Mulligan and Susan Sarandon.” myself.
“Yes, I read the news about him potentially becoming Bond, so I definitely respect him.”
When asked what advice he would give Aaron, who plays Bond, Pearce said: “Be bold. Go out and have a good time. Just love it and just go for it.”