Aaron Taylor-Johnson cut a casual figure as he stepped out in sunny Paris amid increasing speculation linking him to the famous role of James Bond. 

The Godzilla actor, 34, was pictured out for a morning stroll in the centre of the City of Love on Tuesday. 

He donned a pair of straight leg blue jeans for the outing which he teamed with some tanned brown boots. 

While hanging a black and maroon cap from his waist, Aaron threw on a white and orange baggy Head T-shirt. 

He covered his eyes with a pair of wide-lensed brown sunglᴀsses while accessorising with presumably, an Omega watch.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson cut a casual figure as he stepped out in sunny Paris on Tuesday amid increasing speculation linking him to the famous role of James Bond  

The Godzilla actor teamed a pair of straight leg blue jeans with a baggy white Head T-shirt for the outing

Just a matter of weeks ago the Hollywood star signed a deal making him a global ambᴀssador for the luxury watch brand – which fans were sure was a major hint he could be the next actor to don the iconic tux of 007. 

Omega have been the watch providers of the franchise for more than 30 years, with Pierce Brosnan the first Bond actor to wear an Omega watch during GoldenEye. 

After signing the deal, Aaron said: ‘I have always had an appreciation for timepieces but especially for Omega.

‘Now, after visiting the factory, I am in awe of the skill required to manufacture such a luxurious product.’

Omega’s CEO described Aaron as a ‘versatile actor with a range that covers action, thriller, romance and much more’.

It’s precisely those qualities – and his striking good looks – that have led to the actor’s strong links to Bond. 

Taylor-Johnson has been considered a frontrunner to become the next 007 since Daniel Craig relinquished the role with the 2021 film No Time To Die. 

In fact the 34-year-old was actually believed to have been former Bond producer Barbara Broccoli’s ideal candidate before the franchise was purchased by Amazon. 

Aaron signed a deal making him a global ambᴀssador for luxury watch brand Omega – which fans were sure was a major hint he could be the next actor to don the iconic tux of 007

Aaron has repeatedly played it cool when asked about the possibility of him succeeding Craig however.

‘It’s not really for me to say anything,’ he told Esquire when quizzed about speculation.

But he’s even been tipped for the role by former Bond star Pierce Brosnan.

After being asked about the possibility of Aaron playing the part during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross show a few weeks ago, the 72-year-old said: ‘I think he would make a very fine Bond. 

‘He was actually in one of the movies I made called The Greatest. This young man we cast as The Greatest.

‘He was so impressive then. 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.’

In the latest bookies’ odds for the role however, Aaron has been pipped at the top by two British stars. 

The current favourite to become the next Bond is none other than The Divergent series star Theo James, 40, who is currently 6/4. 

The Brit has previously impressed while playing rogue, morally ambiguous characters somewhat similar to Bond in both The White Lotus and and Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen.

Theo has too played down speculation linking him to Bond however, telling The Guardian in 2024 that it ‘probably wouldn’t be me’.

The Gentlemen actor Theo James, 40, is the bookmakers’ new favourite for the role [Pictured in May 2024]

Superman star Henry Cavill, 42, had soared to the top of the odds list for a brief period before being pipped by James [Pictured in April 2024]

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Second favourite to become the latest actor ‘with a license to kill’, according to Ladbrokes, is Superman star Henry Cavill (3/1), ahead of Aaron in third (7/2).

While Coral’s list of candidates comes in as Theo James at 6/4, Henry Cavill (3/1), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (7/2), James Norton (6/1) then Jack Lowden (12/1).

Betting habits in recent weeks suggest that eager fans are growing in confidence that Theo James could star in the next movie, with 70% of all bets on the next 007 placed on The White Lotus actor.

Ladbrokes representative Cal Gildart said: ‘Henry Cavill’s return to the head of the Bond betting didn’t last long, with Theo James as short as anyone has been to pick up the world’s most famous license to kill’. 

It was announced earlier this year that Amazon Prime had taken over ‘creative control’ of the James Bond franchise leaving fans fearing the beloved films could be ruined by endless spin-offs.

The deal comes after Amazon bought MGM Studios in 2022 as a part of its media push. The acquisition gave Amazon distribution rights to the 007 franchise but not creative control.

The company is said to be fast-tracking the new movie after spending a reported $1 billion to regain control from Barbara Broccoli.

Producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal have been hired and they are understood to be close to a deal with director Alfonso Cuaron. Then they will go about casting the next Bond.

The new Bond film is expected to be a straight-up ‘reboot’, with no explanation expected as to how Bond is still alive after Craig’s character died in the last film [Pictured in No Time To Die]

As The Daily Mail reported, the plan is for a ‘straight up’ reboot after Daniel Craig’s 007 died in No Time To Die.

There is reportedly set to be no explanation of how the special agent is still alive, no multiverse of Bonds and no attempt to go back to the 1960s for a vintage Bond.

Amazon bosses are currently said to be considering locations in which to set the much-anticipated new film, which experts predicted is likely to be released at the end of next year or in 2027.

Due to a filming ban being imposed in Central London next year, new locations are reportedly being considered – with Liverpool a frontrunner, according to The Sun. 

An insider told the publication: ‘This will no doubt irk Bond purists who already fear Amazon taking over the 007 franchise may lead to them making big changes.

‘But Liverpool is a well-known alternative to London for film-makers.

‘It has appeared in everything from The Batman to Captain America and Harry Potter movies, doubling up as international cities.’

The source added that it doesn’t necessarily mean the story will be set in Liverpool – though eagle-eyed Merseysiders will no doubt spot their city centre in the background.

MailOnline contacted Amazon for comment about the possibility of Liverpool being the setting for the next Bond.