Sam Taylor-Johnson has addressed the rumours that her husband Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to become the next James Bond.
The British actor, 33, has reportedly been formally offered the chance to play 007, following ‘endless discussions’ with studio executives.
According to insiders producer Barbara Broccoli, 63, is not considering anyone else for the role as they claimed costume fittings for Aaron are already underway.
And now Sam, 57, has addressed the claims as during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross show set to air on Saturday.
As the host attempts to quiz the director on the rumours, she is keen to keep her lips sealed as she jokes: ‘You mean that I might direct a Bond film? The first woman director.’
Sam Taylor-Johnson has addressed the rumours that her husband Aaron is set to become the next James Bond as speculation continues to swirl
The British actor, 33, has reportedly been formally offered the chance to play 007 , following ‘endless discussions’ with studio executives
Before adding in reference to Aaron: ‘Carry on speculating. He’d be great.’
Sam and Aaron met on the set of Nowhere Boy in 2009 when Sam was 42 and the actor was just 18.
However, they didn’t get together until after they finished the project where a ‘deep connection’ was formed.
Speaking about directing her husband, Sam says, ‘It’s really interesting. When I directed Nowhere Boy, he wasn’t my husband. When I directed A Million Little Pieces he was.
‘He gets very intense. It’s quite interesting depending on what character he’s playing. Nocturnal Animals for example, was very hard. He was not washing, his nails were really long, he was drinking and he was watching a lot of serial killer documentaries.
‘He wanted to be toxic from the inside in order to play such a toxic character. There was one morning when he woke up and thought the bed was on fire but we were actually saging him.’
The loved-up duo have a fiercely private relationship and have previously caused controversy within the public due to their age gap.
The couple share daughters Wylda Rae, 13, and Romy Hero 11, as well as Angelica, 26, and Jessie, 16, from Sam’s previous marriage to art dealer Jay Jopling.
And now Sam herself has addressed the claims as during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross show set to air on Saturday
As the host attempts to quiz the director on the rumours, she is keen to keep her lips sealed as she joked: ‘Carry on speculating. He’d be great’
Aaaron is reportedly set to take over the role of 007 from Daniel Craig (pictured), who bowed out from the franchise after 2021’s No Time To Die
According to insiders producer Barbara Broccoli, 63, is not considering anyone else for the role as they claimed costume fittings for Aaron are already underway
The Sun reported that the British actor had been ‘formally offered the opportunity to play James Bond’, putting an end to months of speculation regarding Daniel Craig’s successor.
Insiders said: ‘It is all in the details and agents and lawyers are going through all the red tape and how many movies Aaron will sign up for.
‘It is currently looking to be a three-picture deal with the option of a fourth.
‘They have done all the fittings, they have the haircut they have in mind for him, and he’s already in tremendous shape.
‘Barbara Broccoli and the rest of the producers are going to make a huge deal out of the announcement.’
But Insiders at the BBC have denied reports that he has been cast as the new Bond in the 007 movies, leaving speculation to continue to swirl.
Responding to the rumours that he could step into Bond’s shoes last week, Aaron played coy, telling Numero: ‘I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role. I take it as a great compliment.’
The Jonathan Ross Show will air on Saturday at 21:35pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Sam and Aaron met on the set of Nowhere Boy in 2009 when Sam was 42 and the actor was just 18 – with their age gap causing a lot of controversy (pictured in 2009)
