Aaron Taylor-Johnson 'formally offered the chance to play James Bond'

'has been formally offered the opportunity to play ', putting an end to months of speculation regarding 's successor.

The actor, 33, is yet to officially accept the role, but should he do so he will become only the seventh actor to play the iconic British secret agent since the franchise launched in 1962.

A recent poll suggested was still the public's number one choice for the role, despite being 51 - old for a Bond candidate - and already ruling himself out of the running in order to focus on his drama, Luther.

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