Aaron Taylor Johnson Sparks 007 Rumors with Omega Watch

continued to fuel 007 rumours as he sported James Bond's favourite watch at an Omega event in London on Thursday.

The actor, 35, is thought to be one of the frontrunners to replace as the secret agent in future Bond films. 

In May last year, Aaron appeared to hint that he could be the next superstar to don the iconic tux after signing a deal with the film's watch provider, Omega. The brand has been worn on the wrists of Bond actors for 30 years.  

, 72, was the first special agent to don Omega during the 1995 film GoldenEye and the partnership has flourished ever since, with Craig wearing the brand's Seamaster watch during .

After signing the deal, Aaron said: 'I have always had an appreciation for timepieces but especially for Omega. 

'Now, after visiting the factory, I am in awe of the skill required to manufacture such a luxurious product.' 

Omega's CEO described Aaron as a 'versatile actor with a range that covers action, thriller, romance and much more'.

At the event on Thursday, the actor sported an eye-catching purple blazer with a matching shirt and trousers. 

Daniel Craig relinquished his 'license to kill' with the 2021 film No Time To Die, which also proved to be the last masterminded by Bond producer of 30 years Barbara Broccoli after Amazon took over 'creative control' of the franchise.

Having spent a reported $1billion on sealing the deal, the company are said to be fast-tracking the new movie with Hollywood producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal hired to bring in the new era of Bond.   

They're likely to want to put their own spin on 007, with Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey also said to be one of the names in the running.

Last year, Aaron further fuelled rumors he could be the next  after responding cryptically to a question about his upcoming projects.

Speculation about the forthcoming movie has been heating up with fans desperate to discover who the next 007 will be.

At the world premiere of 28 Years Later in London, a Deadline reporter asked the Kick-Ass actor: 'What are you doing next?'

The 35-year-old replied: 'I can't talk about it', as he was pulled away by his entourage.

Some saw the curt response as a hint that his next project could be the 007 franchise, based on the novels by Ian Fleming.