Pierce Brosnan shares his thoughts on Aaron Taylor-Johnson as possible James Bond
Pierce gave his blessing!
Pierce Brosnan has revealed that he thinks that Aaron Taylor-Johnson could be a good choice for the next James Bond. The 70-year-old actor played Bond in four movies - GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day.
Responding to recent rumours that the 33-year-old Avengers actor could be cast as Bond, Pierce told RTE Radio 1: "I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so."
Pierce also opened up about the time he spent working with Aaron on the 2009 film The Greatest as he praised him for his talent. He said: "One of the first movies we made, one of the earlier movies, was The Greatest. And he was the greatest in it.
"So, yes, I read the news about his possibilities of being a Bond, so I would definitely top my hat to the fellow."
Former Bond George Lazenby also shared his opinion on Aaron, stating that he would be able to 'handle the stunts and all the ladies who love a man in a tux'.
According to TMZ, George added that 'when he auditioned for the part back in the 1960s, he went through a bunch of different tests and auditions before he won the role'.
Sharing some advice for Aaron, should he be chosen for the role, George said he should: "be true to himself and reinvent the role to suit him."
Take a look at some of the rumoured artists who could record the next Bond theme:
Sam Fender
After his debut album 'Hypersonic Missiles' flew to the Number 1 spot back in 2019, Sam Fender hasn't failed to impress us since. Releasing his second album 'Seventeen Going Under' in October 2021, and his third 'People Watching' in February 2025, he now has three Number 1s under his belt. With a strong collection of awards to go with it, it's not surprise that Sam is one of the favourites to perform the next Bong track.
In March 2025, Sam's Betfred odds sat at 9/4.
Dua Lipa
With worldwide hits such as 'One Kiss' and 'Dance The Night', and the roaring success of her more recent tracks like 'Houdini' and 'Training Season', it comes as no surprise that fans are desperate to hear Dua Lipa perform a Bond track. With sultry vocals and a clear talent for mastering various genres, there's no denying that Dua would make an incredible Bond theme.
In March 2025, Dua's odds were 4/1.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus has been releasing hits since she was a young teenager, and through her fruitful career has provided us with huge tracks such as 'Wrecking Ball', 'Midnight Sky', 'Prisoner' and 'Mother's Daughter'. Following the release of her Grammy Award-winning track 'Flowers', the singer has been lined up as one of the bookies' favourites to bag the next Bond theme.
In March 2025, her odds were at 25/1.
Sabrina Carpenter
Shooting to superstardom with hit songs like 'Nonsense', 'Feather', 'Espresso' and 'Please Please Please', Sabrina Carpenter quickly became a household name, with plenty of fans keen to hear her take on the honourable role of singing the next Bond theme.
Lana Del Rey
Known for incredible songs such as 'Summertime Sadness', 'National Anthem' and 'Video Games', Lana's soothing and mysterious voice would be perfect for a James Bond theme song.
In March 2025, Lana's odds were at 3/1.
Chappell Roan
'Good Luck, Babe' and 'Pink Pony Club' megastar Chappell Roan dominated the charts in 2024, and with new music and big plans for 2025 - including her iconic Grammy Awards performance - it's no surprise that the singer has topped the rumoured list for the honourable role of singing the next Bond theme.
In March 2025, Chappell's odds sat at 11/4 - making her the third most popular contender, at the time.
Lorde
Huge hits such as 'Royals' and 'Tennis Court' put Lorde on the map, as well as the epic release of her 2021 album 'Solar Power'. With her storming the charts with her Charlie XCX collab in 2024, it's clear she isn't slowing down any time soon.
As of March 2025, Lorde's odds for singing the next Bond theme were 25/1.
Lewis Capaldi
Lewis topped the charts with his incredible second album, the follow-up from his debut 'Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent' in 2019 which hit the Number 1 spot. Maybe he can get his creative juices flowing and fit some time in for a quick Bond theme?
March 2025 saw his odds at 16/1.
Elton John
Surprisingly enough, the legendary Sir Elton John has never sang a James Bond theme song. Could the next Bond film be the 'Rocketman' singer's time to shine?
Harry Styles
Since leaving his X Factor formed band One Direction, Harry Styles has gone from one success to another - releasing huge singles such as 'Golden', 'Sign of the Times' and 'Adore You', as well as the award-winning 'Watermelon Sugar'. We couldn't think of anything better than a Bond theme from this chap...
In March 2025, his Betfred odds were reported at 20/1.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is a force to be reckoned with, releasing her highly-anticipated album 'Mayhem' in March 2025, just months after her Joker: Folie à Deux companion album 'Harlequin' - a film she starred in, by the way. It's clear this singer/songwriter/actress' talents are pretty much endless - and her voice would undeniably dominate a new Bond track.
In March 2025, Lady Gaga's Betfred odds sat fairly high at 4/1.
Taylor Swift
The list of iconic tracks released by Taylor Swift is endless - and now that the singer is re-recording and releasing her classics, why not throw a Bond theme song in there?!
In March 2025, Taylor's odds were 12/1.
Beyoncé
Aah - the age old dream. A popular contender for the Bond theme pretty much every time round, maybe we'll finally hear Beyoncé sing the title track for the next film.
Beyoncé's odds sat at 20/1 in March 2025.
Ellie Goulding
In November 2023, it was revealed that Ellie was one of the favourites to voice the upcoming theme song for the next Bond film, with her odds at the time sitting at 4/1.
Ed Sheeran
Returning to music in 2021 with his epic album '=', we've heard huge tunes from Ed Sheeran such as 'Bad Habits' and 'Shivers'. With legendary - and record-breaking - tunes such as 'Shape Of You' and 'Perfect' under his belt, why not add a Bond theme to his repertoire too?
It appears that Ed is ready and rearing to go, revealing on The Late Late Show back in 2017: "I've had a theme tune written for about three years. I'm not going to say (the title) because someone might steal it, but it's good."
In March 2025, Ed's odds were 20/1.
Lil Nas X
Hey, never say never! After the roaring success of Lil Nas X's tracks 'Old Town Road' and 'Panini', as well as his huge debut album 'MONTERO', we see huge things on the horizon for this singer!
Despite many thinking Lil Nas X may be a Bond theme wildcard - his odds did in fact sit at 33/1 in March 2025.
Duran Duran
Could 'Girls On Film' legends Duran Duran also be in the running? The band appeared on This Morning and gushed over Billie Eilish and her work on 'No Time To Die', admitting that they would love to record the next Bond theme.
Despite speculation, nothing has been officially confirmed yet regarding the next James Bond actor.
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