Aaron Taylor-Johnson Talks About Playing a Marvel Character in KRAVEN THE HUNTER and Addresses 007 Rumors

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has made his mark on the action film world with his Kick-Ass films, Tenet, The King’s Man, Bullet Train, and this year alone, starring in Fall Guy and Kraven the Hunter for Marvel. Taylor-Johnson’s foray into the MCU has been long-awaited with his film taking a while to finally come about, but it’s finally on its way, and he talked about the experience of diving into this world in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, where he said of the character Kraven:

“I think there was something unique about this character, and something grounded. We’ve all had enough of seeing certain studio films, a certain kind of pop culture… where they’re churning out stuff that dilutes wanting to go to the cinema. I wouldn’t have signed onto it if I felt there wasn’t something to really bring to life with this character.”

He went on to add:

“Taking on a Sony / Marvel movie is a different challenge altogether. There’s the story, the character, the role; that’s one thing. But then you also step into a world where you’re dealing with a studio and a franchise — or possible franchises, though let’s not get ahead of ourselves. So, they’re rolling the dice on me, in a sense, which is a lovely thing. But you’ve got to appease the studio, please the audience and do what’s dignified for you as an actor. I find all of that super challenging.”

He was also asked about the 007 rumors that have all but been confirmed, saying he will take on the role of James Bond.

“I can only really talk about the things I’m going to show and tell. So, The Fall Guy, Nosferatu, Kraven the Hunter. I’m here to promote those.”

He didn’t let anything slip, but instead went on to talk about his career, saying:

“I don’t feel like I need to have a future drawn out for me. I feel like: whatever’s drawn out for me, I can fuckin’ do better. It’s the best when you sometimes lose all inhibitions completely, and you feel like you’re dangling there, and the director has sort of got one finger on the back of your shirt, so you don’t fall. It’s all about chasing that feeling. There’s nothing so exhilarating as that.” 

Kraven the Hunter is set to be released in theaters on August 30, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on his potential role as 007.