Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be, according to the international media, the new one James Bondending months of speculation about his successor Daniel Craig.

The 33-year-old actor has yet to officially accept the role, but if he says yes, he will be the seventh actor to play the iconic British secret agent since the series began in 1962.

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A recent poll showed that Idris Elba is still the public’s number one choice for the role, despite being 51 – an old age for a Bond candidate – and has already ruled himself out of the running to focus on crime drama ‘Luther’.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who is known for his roles in ‘Nocturnal Animals’, ‘Kick-Ass’, ‘Nowhere Boy’ and ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’, has landed the coveted role, reports ‘Sun’.

A source said: “Bond is Aaron’s job, if he wants to accept it. The official offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear his answer.”

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Responding to rumors that he could be the new James Bond, he told Numero: “I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in this role. I take it as a great compliment.”

The actor has been nominated for two BAFTAs and has previously won Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes for ‘Nocturnal Animals’.

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