Pierce Brosnan thinks rumoured James Bond star has ‘the chops’ for 007-Danni Scott-Entertainment – Metro

Pierce Brosnan throws his support behind possible James Bond actor (Picture: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)

Almost 30 years after he took on the mantle of MI6’s most suave secret agent, Pierce Brosnan has given his blessing to the rumoured next James Bond.

Speculation that Aaron Taylor-Johnson could be taking over from Daniel Craig as 007 has gone into overdrive, although everything is still very much up in the air.

Aaron, 33, has reportedly ‘not been cast’ as the Knives Out star’s replacement but he has earned the approval of previous Bonds.

Pierce is the latest to throw his support behind the Kraven actor, with George Lazenby and Sir Jonathan Pryce stating he is a ‘good fit’ for the iconic role.

‘I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,’ Pierce told The Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1.

The 70-year-old took over from Timothy Dalton in 1995 and remained in the role for four films before Daniel stepped into those shiny shoes in 2002.

He made his 007 debut in the film GoldenEye in 1995 (Picture: Keith Hamshere/Getty Images)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘has the chops’ for Bond (Picture: Aldara Zarraoa/Getty Images)

After No Time To Die, the 56-year-old actor announced he would be wrapping up his martini-drinking ways.

He leaves with the title of the longest-serving Bond, with 15 years between his debut in Casino Royale to his final film.

Speculation over who could possibly take over has been rife, with everyone from Idris Elba to Cillian Murphy tipped for the role.

Pierce did previously share his support for the Oppenheimer icon, as he said to the BBC in March: ‘Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond on His Majesty’s Secret Service.’

Pierce was the Bond before Daniel Craig (Picture: Moviestore/Shutterstock)

Daniel has been 007 for over 15 years(Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)

A source claimed Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has been keeping a close eye on Cillian over the last year as his career explodes, and could be interested in using him to ‘elevate the Bond franchise’ even further.

However, Marvel actor Aaron seems to have taken over in the minds of Bond fans after reports had claimed he had been ‘formally’ offered 007.

Rumours swirled that he was expected to sign the contract last week, which Metro.co.uk understands were not true and no announcement has been made.

A production insider also poured cold water on the rumours and told the BBC there was ‘no truth’ in claims Aaron was joining the franchise.

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