Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond Role

Pierce Brosnan has spoken—and he thinks Aaron Taylor-Johnson could be the next James Bond. Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond Role

The former 007 star said Taylor-Johnson wouldn’t just be good in the role, but “very good.” Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond Role

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“This young man came on set and took the space, filled it with passion and energy,” Brosnan recalled.

The Bond franchise is undergoing a shake-up after Amazon MGM Studios took control in February. Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond Role

Brosnan gave his best wishes to longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond Role

Meanwhile, Brosnan is taking on a new crime drama role in MobLand , alongside Helen Mirren and Tom Hardy.

Though he and Hardy didn’t chat much on set, Brosnan praised him as an actor and collaborator.

Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond Role

Taylor-Johnson has been a fan-favorite in the Bond rumor mill—but will he land the role?

Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond Role

With Brosnan’s endorsement, Taylor-Johnson’s chances at becoming 007 just got a major boost.

Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond Role