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British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, rumored to play the next James Bond, is reportedly facing allegations of historical misconduct.
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The 35-year-old actor is facing allegations of questionable behavior on the set of the 2012 film, according to Statesman.com. Savages following a social media post by Mexican actress Sandra Echeverría in 2020.
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The actress accused Taylor-Johnson (Boy from Nowhere, Nocturnal animals) about allegedly hitting her hard against the truck, which she described as painful, adding that it shocked her and injured her.
Five years ago, her story may not have made much of an impact, but Taylor-Johnson is now the favorite to play Bond (producers are reportedly officially offering him the role) and may Batmanhis past perceived behavior may come back to haunt him.
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One source per Savages said Taylor-Johnson had a reputation for being intense on set, saying “he was always very competitive and sometimes that energy would go too far.”
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Taylor-Johnson is also believed to have privately apologized to Echeverria on Savages the prime minister, without talking about it publicly.
His representatives did not respond to recent requests for comment.
Other posts also link it to the following Batman movie below director James Gunnwho reportedly followed him on social media, leading everyone to believe that Taylor-Johnson could be in contention to play the caped crusader.
“These franchises depend on the support of the star from a global audience,” one casting insider told other media outlets. “Even if the allegations are old or unverified, they can quickly change public opinion.”
However, his friends say Taylor-Johnson was married to Boy from Nowhere Director Sam Taylor-Johnson since 2012 and now a father, “has grown up a lot. He's not the same person he was in his twenties. It would be sad to see his career affected by something that happened so long ago.”
Other contenders to replace Daniel Craig for the Bond role include Henry Cavill, Paul Mescal, Theo James and Josh O'Connor.
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