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Brian Tyree Henry on Why Pal Aaron Taylor-Johnson Would Make the Perfect James Bond (Exclusive)

Rumors have been swirling since last week that the 'Kick Ass' actor is playing the next iteration of 007.

In the 2022 film, the American actor and the English star, 33, played the chaotic and lovable work partners Lemon and Tangerine, the pair in possession of a briefcase that Brad Pitt's character was in search of. It was first reported by The Sun in mid-March that EON -- the production company behind the franchise -- had offered the Avengers: Age of Ultron star the role and were just waiting on his response. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is rumored to be the next James Bond - Getty ImagesWhile Taylor-Johnson continues to promote his own upcoming films (and seemingly dodge 007 questions like Bond dodges bullets), Henry is similarly keeping his sights on promoting Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

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