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Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan recently offered his perspective on the potential casting of Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the next 007, injecting a sense of excitement into the ongoing speculation surrounding the iconic role. Appearing as a guest on RTE Radio 1's "The Ray D'Arcy Show," Brosnan didn't hold back in his appraisal of Taylor-Johnson's suitability for the part, affirming, "I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so."
Brosnan's endorsement carries weight, given his own illustrious tenure as the British secret agent, having graced the screen in four Bond films during the '90s and early 2000s, including memorable outings in "GoldenEye," "Tomorrow Never Dies," "The World Is Not Enough," and "Die Another Day."
Fondly recalling their collaboration, Brosnan shared anecdotes from their time working together on the 2009 film "The Greatest," a project produced under Brosnan's banner, Irish DreamTime. Reflecting on Taylor-Johnson's performance, Brosnan affirmed, "One of the first movies we made, one of the earliest movies, was 'The Greatest,' and he was the greatest in it."
Expressing solidarity with the rumors swirling around Taylor-Johnson's potential casting, Brosnan acknowledged, "So, yes, I read the news about his possibilities of being a Bond, so I would definitely tip my hat to the fellow," adding further credence to the speculation.
Taylor-Johnson downplayed the reports
While the prospect of Taylor-Johnson donning the mantle of 007 continues to dominate headlines, recent reports suggesting he had been formally offered the role were met with skepticism from sources close to the actor, who downplayed the news, injecting an air of uncertainty into the conversation.
Taylor-Johnson himself remained guarded in his response, opting to steer clear of the swirling rumors in his Rolling Stone UK cover story. Emphasizing his focus on the present, Taylor-Johnson stated, "I can only really talk about the things I'm going to show and tell. I don't feel like I need to have a future drawn out for me. I feel like: whatever's drawn out for me, I can do better."
In painting a vivid picture of Brosnan's admiration for Taylor-Johnson's talents and the speculative frenzy surrounding the potential casting, the discourse surrounding the next 007 is enriched with a blend of excitement, anticipation, and a hint of mystery.