Sam Taylor-Johnson Addresses Rumor That Husband Aaron Is Next James Bond: 'He'd Be Great'

Mar. 15, 2025

Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘Bullet Train’ film premiere.Photo: Domine Jerome/ABACA/Shutterstock

Sam Taylor-Johnsonis addressing rumors that her husbandAaron Taylor-Johnsoncould be the next James Bond!

On a recent episode ofThe Johnathan Ross Show, theFifty Shades of Greydirector, 57, admitted that she has a specific interest in her husband being cast in the film,The Independentreported.

“You mean that I might direct a Bond film? The first woman director,” she joked before adding, “Carry on speculating. He’d be great.”

Sam directed Aaron, 33, in two films: 2009’sNowhere Boyand 2018’sA Million Little Pieces.

Sam Taylor-Johnson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty

The British actor was reportedlyoffered the coveted lead rolein the popular spy franchise last week, according toThe Sun. If the rumors are true, Aaron would be taking over the role fromDaniel Craig, who played the character in five films released between 2006 and 2021.

PEOPLE reached out to representatives for Aaron and theJames Bondfranchise for comment in our original report.

“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,” a source reportedly toldThe Sun.

Aaron evaded a question about playing Bond in an interview withRolling Stone UKpublished days afterThe Sun’s report.

“I can only really talk about the things I’m going to show and tell,” he said when asked aboutongoing Bond casting rumors. “So,The Fall Guy,Nosferatu,Kraven the Hunter. I’m here to promote those.”

TheKick-Assstar has practiced avoiding the question.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson attends the Madrid photocall for ‘ACQUA DI GIO’ By Giorgio Armani in 2024.Pablo Cuadra/WireImage

Pablo Cuadra/WireImage

“I just focus on the things I can have in my hands right now," he said at that time. “What’s in front of me right now.”

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Aaron might not be ready to say if he’s playing 007, but former actors who have stepped into the spy’s polished shoes are willing to pass on the baton.

During a recent appearance on RTÉ Radio 1’sThe Ray D’Arcy Show,Pierce Brosnan, who played Bond in four films from 1995 through 2002, said of theBullet Trainstar, “I think the manhas the chopsand the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so.”

source: people.com