THE bookies’ favourite to be the next James Bond has already filmed footage for the classic 007 gun barrel teaser.
Kick-Ass actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson shot the scene as filmmaker Eon Productions looks to reveal the franchise’s new star in March.
The Sun on Sunday revealed last month how Aaron, 32, had completed a top secret screen test at Pinewood Studios, Berks.
As well as starring in the Kick-Ass movie series, Tenet and Bullet Train, he is now odds-on for the Bond role at 4/5, according to High Street bookies William Hill.
A movie insider said: “Aaron has impressed bosses so much that he has filmed one of the franchise’s famous gun barrel teaser scenes, something all the Bond actors do. That move takes him a step closer to signing a deal.
“Bosses at the brand were really impressed with his unique blend of acting intensity and his impressive back catalogue of action films.”
In October, producers ruled out previous hot favourites including Idris Elba, 50, Tom Hardy, 45, and Tom Hiddleston, 41, saying the next Bond should be in his 30s.
The new 007 will replace Daniel Craig, 54, who stepped away after starring in five of the global hit spy films.
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