is back in the running to play after throwing the betting stakes a 'major curve ball'.
After months of a two-horse race between Callum Turner and Jacob Elordi, Taylor-Johnson is now said to be well and truly back in the mix.
The British actor, 35, has seen his odds slashed from 7/1 to 5/1, making him the most backed candidate by Ladbrokes punters.
Turner continues to remains the frontrunner, his grip on the top spot is loosening driving from 5/6 to 5/4, while holds firm as the second favourite at 9/4.
Nicola McGeady of said: 'Just when you think the 007 race has settled, the public throws a curveball'.
For months, it's been a two-horse race between Callum Turner and Jacob Elordi, but this latest wave of bets puts Aaron Taylor-Johnson right back in the mix for the role.'
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is back in the running to play James Bond after throwing the betting stakes a 'major curve ball'
After Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, they obtained full creative control of the 007 franchise with a deal they .
Barbara and Michael had been overseeing the franchise since 1995, when their father ceded control of his Eon Productions company to them.
Amazon reached an agreement with Barbara and Michael in March 2025, and while financial terms were not disclosed, it was
Speculation has continued to grow over who will be the next big-screen Bond, with Taylor-Johnson and James previously .
The acquisition of the Bond franchise by Amazon earlier this year has also
Bond has been spoiled with video game adaptations since the 1980s, with early adaptations taking the form of shooting games or text adventures in which players typed in what they wanted the super-spy to do.
Amazon bosses are currently said to be considering locations in which to set the much-anticipated new film, which experts predicted is likely to be released at the end of next year or in 2027.
Due to a filming ban being imposed in central London, new locations are reportedly being considered - with Liverpool a frontrunner, according to The Sun.
After months of a two-horse race between Callum Turner and Jacob Elordi, Taylor-Johnson is now said to be well and truly back in the mix (Daniel Craig as 007)
An insider told the publication: 'This will no doubt irk Bond purists who already fear Amazon taking over the 007 franchise may .
'But Liverpool is a well-known alternative to London for film-makers.
'It has appeared in everything from The Batman to Captain America and Harry Potter movies, doubling up as international cities.'
The source added that it doesn't necessarily mean the story will be set in Liverpool - though eagle-eyed Merseysiders will no doubt spot their city centre in the background.
Amazon Prime had taken over 'creative control' of the James Bond franchise, leaving fans fearing the beloved films could be ruined by endless spin-offs such as Star Wars.
The deal The acquisition gave Amazon distribution rights to the 007 franchise but not creative control.
The company is said to be fast-tracking the new movie after spending a reported $1 billion to regain control from the Broccoli family.
There is reportedly set to be no explanation of how the special agent is still alive, no multiverse of Bonds and no attempt to go back to the 1960s for a vintage Bond.
Barbara Broccoli's choice for Bond was thought to be Taylor-Johnson, who was once the favourite for the role, but Heyman and Pascal are likely to .
