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James Bond job offered to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who will take Daniel Craig’s spot

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James Bond job offered to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who will take Daniel Craig’s spot

Who would play James Bond after Daniel Craig revealed he was leaving the espionage series after his film No Time to Die (2021) has been the subject of much conjecture. Though no casting announcements have been made yet, a recent story from The Sun claims that British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been formally offered the role of the next James Bond.

As per the report, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is anticipated to assume the position of 007, succeeding Daniel Craig, who has portrayed the most renowned spy for MI6 for fifteen years. “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it,” a source told the site. They have placed the official offer on the table and are awaiting a response.”

Now that Daniel Craig’s fifteen-year James Bond career comes to an end with No Time to Die, Aaron Taylor-Johnson may be the new 007 and the franchise’s future.

The 26th Bond film is reportedly scheduled to begin production later this year under the label Eon Productions, with Kick-Ass, Tenet, and Bullet Train star Aaron Taylor-Johnson at the top of the cast. According to the insider, “Aaron will sign his contract with Eon in the coming days, so they can start getting ready for the big announcement.”

Actors such James Norton, Idris Elba, Henry Cavill, and Oscar winner Cillian Murphy were among those Aaron was vying with for the part. The initial rumors about Aaron’s covert screen test at Pinewood Studios for Bond film supremo Barbara Broccoli surfaced in 2022.

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Although not many facts about Bond 26 have been made public yet (perhaps because they haven’t even been worked out), it has been confirmed that production is underway. Insiders at The Sun have now revealed that a script is being worked on, and that Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire will host production.

Regarding Bond 26, the most important question is: who will take Daniel Craig’s place as James Bond? The major names in the discussion have been bandied around for years, such as Tom Hardy (Venom) and Idris Elba (The Suicide Squad). Idris Elba has stated in public that he is happy to be frequently fancasted, but he doesn’t want the part. Henry Cavill, who is most known for his roles as Superman in the DCEU and Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, seems to be another contender for the role of the next James Bond.

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

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Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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