According to reports, Aaron Pierre looked for the role of James Bond in the following film 007

It seems the search for others James Bond He is safely warming up and according to a new item, Lantern star Aaron Pierre It could be in the mix.

According to reports, the 31 -year -old British actor is “considered” for the iconic role of 007, according to the insider of the sector Daniel Richtman, who observes that while it is not clear if Pierre has officially met the producers, is presumably on the radar while Amazon MGM is preparing for the next long -term franchise chapter.

Richtman also says that filming should start provisionally next year, although no director has yet been blocked.

Pierre has constantly increased ranks in recent years. After the achievement Krypton, OldAND Brotherhas gained applause for his performance in Barry Jenkins‘The underground railwayAnd more recently he has achieved the role of co-leader of the green lantern John Stewart in DC and the next HBO series Lantern.

Of course, Pierre’s name is just one of many who have been floated since then Daniel Craig it came out with the role with There is no time to die. Long before that film also hit theaters, the speculation turned around a potential upheaval for the franchise, including the idea of ​​launching a black actor like Bond.

Idris Elba He was favored by fans for years but has never really persecuted the role. Now, with Amazon MGM and producers Amy Pascal AND David Heyman Joking the next episode, it seems that all the options have returned to the table, within certain boundaries.

Deadline recently shared the details of an internal note from Amazon/Mgm who underlined: “The light will not change gender or nationality”. While Pierre has put on display a solid American accent in different roles, it is actually an Englishman born in London, who controls that box.

“We are approaching any creative decision with James Bond, who Barbara Broccoli And Michael G. Wilson led masterfully, with the greatest sense of responsibility, “said the head of Amazon Mgm Studios’ film, Courtenay Valenti, following the announcement of the involvement of Pascal and Heyman.

“Part of an elite group of producers who have developed and managed enormous film franchises for the success at the box office and critical success, Amy Pascal and David Heyman are two of the most skilled, expert and respected film producers in our sector.”

Pascal and Heyman added in a joint declaration: “James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema. We are humiliated to follow in the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson who have made so many extraordinary and honored and enthusiastic films of maintaining the spirit of Bond very alive while embarking on his next adventure.”

At this stage, it is still just a voice, but Aaron Pierre would certainly be an interesting choice to bring the torch. Regardless of whether or not it adapts to the tuxedo, its name enters the conversation tells us that Amazon MGM is seriously exploring the fresh and forward -looking casting for the next Bond chapter.

Would you be down to see Aaron Pierre as 007?