Speculation is growing over who will be the next James Bond

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By Yasmin RufoBBC News

Speculation about which actor will take on the role of James Bond is growing are multiplied once again, after British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson was offered the role.

The Sun reported that the actor from the Kick-Ass and Marvel films was "officially offered the job" in the role of spy 007, formerly played by Daniel Craig.

Craig left the role in 2021 after starring in five films in 16 years.

The next film release will be the 26th, after No Time to Die.

The BBC contacted Taylor-Johnson. Eon Productions, which makes the Bond films, said it does not comment on speculation, but a production insider told BBC News there was "no truth to the rumors."

There has been speculation about the role for some time.

Taylor-Johnson recently said to Numero magazine that he found it "charming and wonderful that people see me in this role". role", when asked about the rumors naming him as the next Bond.