Exclusive: Pierce Brosnan Gives Massive Clue on Who Will Wear the 007 Tux Next—Fans Are Buzzing!

As the world eagerly awaits news on who will inherit the iconic mantle of James Bond, speculation and rumor have reached a fever pitch. With Daniel Craig’s explosive exit in 2021’s No Time To Die, a new era for 007 is on the horizon—and Pierce Brosnan, one of the franchise’s most beloved former Bonds, has now thrown his considerable weight behind a familiar Hollywood name: Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Appearing on The Jonathan Ross Show, Brosnan, 72, was asked point-blank about the swirling rumors that Taylor-Johnson could soon don the world’s most famous tuxedo. “I think he would make a very fine Bond,” Brosnan said. “He was actually in one of the movies I made called The Greatest. This young man we cast as The Greatest. He just had this charisma, he had this presence… he would be so good. But there’s many men on the list, I’m sure.”

Taylor-Johnson, 34, has long been a frontrunner in the Bond betting game. He topped bookies’ odds in 2022 and 2023, with many insiders claiming he was former Bond producer Barbara Broccoli’s top pick before Amazon acquired the franchise. Though Taylor-Johnson has played down the speculation, even telling Esquire “It’s not really for me to say anything,” his recent moves—including becoming the latest ambassador for Omega, the watch brand synonymous with Bond—have only fueled fan theories. Omega’s CEO even described him as “a versatile actor with a range that covers action, thriller, romance, and much more,” prompting some to see this as a subtle nod toward his 007 credentials.

However, Taylor-Johnson now finds himself just behind the bookies’ new favorite: Theo James, star of The White Lotus and Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen. Despite James’ own efforts to play down his prospects, betting agencies report that nearly 70% of recent wagers have been placed on him, making him the frontrunner at 6/4 odds. Superman actor Henry Cavill sits in second (3/1), followed by Taylor-Johnson (7/2), with James Norton and Jack Lowden rounding out the top contenders.

The shifting odds come amidst seismic changes behind the scenes. Amazon Prime, after acquiring MGM Studios in 2022, has been fast-tracking the next Bond film, reportedly spending $1 billion to regain rights and launching a search for both a director—likely Oscar winner Alfonso Cuaron—and a new Bond. Producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal are on board, and the next chapter is expected to be a “straight up” reboot, ignoring multiverses, time jumps, or explanations of how Bond returns after Craig’s definitive swan song.

For Pierce Brosnan, who first strapped on the Omega watch for 1995’s GoldenEye, the succession debate is both personal and professional. His endorsement of Taylor-Johnson—combined with the latter’s new association with Omega—adds intrigue to the casting race. Yet, with Hollywood’s best and brightest vying for the coveted role, the next James Bond remains anyone’s guess.

As Amazon prepares to reshape the future of 007, fans can expect the debate—and the odds—to keep shifting until that iconic announcement finally arrives. For now, one thing is clear: whoever becomes the next James Bond will have big shoes to fill, and a legacy to continue.