Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been in the entertainment industry since he was quite young, but fame didn’t come to him until he brought the non-superpowered teenage superhero Dave Lizewski to life in the 2010 action–comedy, Kick-Ass.
Since then, his career has been filling up with major productions, including some of the most successful ones, like Avengers: Age of Ultron. Once incorporated into the MCU, the actor portrayed Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver).
After delivering a stellar performance, praised by both critics and audiences, the star began working with some of Hollywood’s popular icons. He also appeared in Train Bullet, sharing the screen with Brad Pitt and more.
All upcoming projects of Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Fuze — TBD
With a filmography of over 40 productions, Aaron has chosen a thriller to expand his career, and it’s titled Fuze, to be directed by David Mackenzie from an original script by Ben Hopkins.
The crime thriller revolves around the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb at a construction site in London, leading to a massive evacuation as bomb disposal experts descend on the scene to defuse it.
However, the distraction also provides the perfect cover for a bank heist, causing chaos to erupt, and things quickly spiral out of control. The director himself spoke about the story, saying:
“I had the idea of combining all the risks of an unexploded bomb with those of a bank robbery, colliding these two genres to create the greatest possible pressure in a context that feels as real as possible. Ben Hopkins took those ingredients and crafted the compelling script that we are now bringing to production“.
The release date for the film is still unknown, as the production is in its early stages, and the cast has not been fully finalized, indicating that filming is not set to begin anytime soon.
Rothko — October 25, 2024
The star will not only share the screen with Russell Crowe in Kraven but will also do so in Rothko, the biographical film about the iconic painter set to hit the big screen on October 25, 2024. The script is written by Lee Seldes and Lara Wood.
The story follows Kate Rothko, the daughter of the revered American painter Mark Rothko, who becomes entangled in a prolonged legal battle with the executors of her father’s estate and gallery directors, in a struggle to honor his legacy.
So far, it is only known that the Gladiator actor will portray Mark Rothko, and he will be joined by figures such as Michael Stuhlbarg, Jared Harris, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Aisling Franciosi, who will play the role of Kate Rothko.
The Fall Guy — May 3, 2024
The Fall Guy is the upcoming action thriller that will reunite the actor with prominent figures in the industry, such as Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, who will be the stars of the film scheduled to make its debut on the big screen on May 3.
There, Aaron will portray Tom Ryder, while the rest of the cast will include Teresa Palmer, Winston Duke, Stephanie Hsu, Hannah Waddingham, Adam Dunn, David Collins, Lee Majors, Zara Michales, and other actors.
The story follows Colt Seavers, a stuntman who left the business a year ago to focus on his physical and mental health. However, he returns to service when the star of a big-budget movie directed by his ex-wife goes missing.
The dramedy is directed by David Leitch, based on a script developed by Drew Pearce, who drew inspiration from the original television series that aired from 1981 to 1986 and was created by Glen A. Larson.
Nosferatu — December 25, 2024
Nosferatu is the upcoming major horror film that brings back the classic and has become one of the most anticipated titles of 2024. It is estimated to make its grand debut on the screen on December 25th, so we already have plans for Christmas.
Directed and written by Robert Eggers, it is a gothic tale of obsession set in 19th-century Germany between an enchanted young woman and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing with it incalculable horror.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson portrays Friedrich Harding and is joined by a stellar cast, including Willem Dafoe as Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz, Nicholas Hoult as Thomas Hutter, Emma Corrin as Anna Harding, Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter, and Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok.
Peter Kujawski, President of Focus Features, didn’t miss the opportunity to speak about the project and confessed, “Robert Eggers’ bold filmmaking is always a gift to the fans, and we can promise that his Nosferatu is planning a big Christmas party“.
Kraven the Hunter — August 30, 2024
It seems that his collaboration with Marvel Studios is not over yet. After his role as Pietro Maximoff ended in the MCU with Avengers: Age of Ultron, the studio didn’t let him stray too far, as he will now be the lead in Kraven: The Hunter.
The film is set to hit the big screen on August 30th of this year, with J.C. Chandor as the director, and undoubtedly, it will bring several surprises with it. It’s a rather atypical project for the company, as blood and violence are the defining features of the plot.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson will bring Sergei Kravinoff to life, also known as Kraven. The story follows the Russian immigrant who embarks on a mission to prove that he is the world’s best hunter and a formidable strategist.
The character is a supervillain, with his main obsession being to hunt and defeat the most dangerous creatures. In the comics, he considers Spider-Man as his most desired prey, so the adaptation might pave the way for a crossover at some point.
The cast will be filled with A-list stars, and the 33-year-old actor won’t be the only one shining on screen; he will be joined by Russell Crowe, Christopher Abbott, Alessandro Nivola, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Chi Lewis-Parry, and Levi Miller, among others.
James Bond new FILM — TBA
Apparently, everything indicates that Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be the one to replace Daniel Craig in the role of 007 in the new James Bond movie. There were several months of doubt about who would wear the elegant suit, but it seems that the wait is over.
There were multiple top male stars on the list of possible candidates, but the production team of the project would have chosen the 33-year-old British actor to bring the character to life.
According to The Sun, he would sign the contract this week, making his new job official. A source close to the figure spoke to the newspaper about the fact that he accepted to work on the reboot, saying:
“Bond is Aaron’s job, should he choose to accept it. The formal offer is on the table, and they are awaiting a response. He will sign his contract in the coming days, and they can start preparing for the big announcement”.
28 Years Later — TBA
Aaron has joined the cast of “28 Years Later“, the highly anticipated continuation of the franchise, and it has been confirmed that the project will be the third part of the story, set in a post-apocalyptic world.
The horror film will not only feature his presence as a protagonist but will also share the spotlight with two industry greats: Jodie Comer (Killing Eve and The Bikeriders) and Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter and The Menu).
Danny Boyle (127 Hours and Slumdog Millionaire) will be directing the project, in addition to co-writing the screenplay with Alex Garland, the screenwriter of the original film starring Cillian Murphy, which was released in 2002.