Luxury watch brand Omega has named actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson as its newest global ambassador. The move has sparked wide speculation that Taylor-Johnson could be the next James Bond.
Since Daniel Craig’s last appearance as 007 in 2021’s No Time To Die, fans have eagerly awaited news on the franchise’s future. No official announcement about the next Bond has been made. But Omega’s announcement is raising questions.
Omega’s link to James Bond dates back to 1995’s GoldenEye. Pierce Brosnan wore an Omega Seamaster as Bond. Daniel Craig continued the tradition. Notably, both actors were Omega ambassadors before playing Bond. Taylor-Johnson’s new role may follow the same pattern.
Omega shared an Instagram post introducing Taylor-Johnson. It showed him visiting Omega’s factory in Bienne, Switzerland. The actor wore a brown suede jacket and an Omega Speedmaster “First Omega in Space” watch.
Taylor-Johnson said, “I have always had an appreciation for timepieces, especially Omega. After visiting the factory, I’m amazed at the skill needed to create such luxury watches.”
Though neither EON Productions nor Amazon, the current Bond rights holder, has confirmed anything, many see this partnership as a hint. Omega’s close ties to Bond make this more than just a brand deal.
In the Bond universe, Omega watches are iconic. Brosnan and Craig wore Omega before stepping into the famous tuxedo. Taylor-Johnson’s new ambassador role fits this tradition. It fuels the theory that the Bond producers may be quietly introducing their next star.
Amazon is reportedly eager to speed up the next Bond phase. Fans believe an official announcement may come soon. For now, Taylor-Johnson’s Omega partnership is seen as the clearest clue yet.
No official casting calls or press events have happened. But many Bond fans are reading between the lines. They say Omega may have just given Aaron Taylor-Johnson his license to thrill.