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Aaron Taylor-Johnson has met with James Bond producers amid speculation that he is set to become the new 007.
The 32-year-old star met with Bond chief Barbara Broccoli to discuss stepping into the suave spyโs tuxedo following Daniel Craigโs exit in the film โNo Time To Dieโ.
According to Puck News, sources say that the meeting went โvery wellโ but added that nothing has been officially confirmed and it is unclear what the next steps will be.
It was reported last month that Aaron had filmed a version of the iconic 007 gunshot opening as part of a โtop secret screen testโ for the part at Pinewood Studios.
A film source said: โAaron has impressed bosses so much that he has filmed one of the franchiseโs famous gun barrel teaser scenes, something all the Bond actors do. That move takes him a step closer to signing a deal.
โBosses at the brand were really impressed with his unique blend of acting intensity and his impressive back catalogue of action films.โ
It has also been claimed that โEmily in Parisโ actor Lucien Laviscount is a contender to play 007 after he impressed Broccoli with his portrayal of heart-throb Alfie in the Netflix series.
The 30-year-old actor would fit the bill as Craigโs replacement as the iconic spy as producers are looking to cast a star who can play the part for the next 15 years.
A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: โLucien ticks all of the boxes. He is a super talented actor, is extremely handsome and in the past 18 months has won lots of new fans since he joined โEmily in Parisโ.
โBond bosses are already saying how you can see him in the 007 tuxedo, how dapper and fitting to the role he will look.โ