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Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Brit A-lister's early role in 'fun and cheesy' noughties rom-com before Marvel fame
British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has come a long way since his first big screen appearance in 2003, but it was his role in a 2008 film that made him a teen heartthrob Aaron Taylor-Johnson has certainly come a long way since his early acting days, having graced the screen in a variety of genres and even stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But before all the glitz and glamour, there was a role that set the stage for his future stardom. At just 35-years-old, Aaron made his cinematic debut as a child actor in the 2003 film Shanghai Knights, followed by a role in The Illusionist in 2006. Yet, it was at the tender age of 17 that an unrecognised Johnson truly made his mark, capturing the hearts of young viewers throughout the UK as a teenage heartthrob. The 2008 teen flick Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, based on Louise Rennison's series of young adult novels, showcased Aaron Taylor-Johnson's burgeoning talent before he hit the Hollywood big time. The film follows the cringe-worthy yet endearing life of 14-year-old Georgia Nicolson, portrayed by Georgia Groome, as she deals with the ups and downs of adolescence in Eastbourne. Audiences are hooked by the authentic portrayal of teenage woes, from friendship dramas to what Georgia dubs 'boy stalking' in the movie, along with her comical attempts to grasp the complexities of growing up. One aspect consistently highlighted in Rotten Tomatoes reviews is the abundance of unforgettable quips scattered throughout the movie. A candid review states: "Fun and cheesy in all the right ways! A favourite when I was a teenager and still a source of quotable one-liners for me today. Not an entirely serious film but definitely something fun to watch every now and again." Taylor-Johnson's character, Robbie, is the new kid on the block, dealing with his parent's fresh split and helping out at the family's greengrocer's, reports the Express. Yet, it's the strum of the bass guitar that truly gets his heart racing, as he jams with his band, the Stiff Dylans. Their track, Ultraviolet, still resonates with fans, featuring in a swoon-worthy moment in the movie. Critics have praised the film, saying: "Charming, amusing and a great teen watch, this one always has me coming back, perhaps for nostalgia's sake." Despite its reliance on well-worn tropes, many viewers feel the film nails the teenage girl experience. One sentimental fan remarked: "It may seem silly and immature at some points, a little too slapdash for most, but this is the exact portrayal of what a common British teenage girl's life is like." This flick was the springboard for Johnson's career-defining role as John Lennon in Nowhere Boy, where his stellar performance snagged him the Empire Award for Best Newcomer and led him to meet his now-wife, director Sam Taylor-Wood. Fast forward to today, and Johnson is a hot property in Tinseltown, taking on roles worlds apart from the indie Brit rom-com that put him on the map. In 2020, he graced the big screen in Christopher Nolan's film Tenet and later starred in the 2022 blockbuster Bullet Train, before taking on another Marvel character. Most recently, the actor made waves in the horror flick Nosferatu, which garnered significant buzz, and 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle's follow-up to his 2002 hit 28 Days Later.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Is Heading To Another A+ Horror Movie After 28 Years Later Sequel, And I Can Already Hear The Kraven Comparisons
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been a star on the rise in recent years. His name has been mentioned as a strong candidate to be the next James Bond, and he's coming off the critically acclaimed horror movies 28 Years Later and Nosferatu. The actor is now set to join another high-profile horror film that might unfortunately also remind fans of one of the actor's recent missteps. According to Variety, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is reteaming with Nosferatu director Robert Eggers for the auteur's next project, Werwulf. The film will be set in 13th-century England for a werewolf story that will even use period-accurate dialogue. Fellow Nosferatu star Lily-Rose Depp is reportedly also in talks to join the project. It seems that Eggers, like many directors has discovered that he likes working with certain actors, and those actors seem to like working with him as well. Kraven The Werewolf? While Variety doesn't specify what role Taylor-Johnson is set to play, other reports claim he will play the werewolf character, which does seem likely under the circumstances. Unfortunately, when I think of Aaron Taylor-Johnson starring in a movie as a werewolf, it doesn't make me think of Nosferatu so much as it makes me think of the actor' lackluster comic book project, Kraven the Hunter. Kraven the Hunter was a strange combination of animal and man in his own way, not entirely dissimilar to a werewolf. The problem with this comparison is that, of course, Kraven the Hunter was a famously bad movie featuring lots of shots of the lead actor looking sassy in fur-lined costuming. It's also one that has the dubious distinction of ending Sony's flop-marked attempt at building up a Spider-Man-adjacent cinematic universe. I can already see social media memes being generated from this news. That is, of course, assuming that the rest of the world hasn't already forgotten about Kraven the Hunter. To be fair, even though not a lot of people saw it in theaters, the movie did become briefly popular after it was available to stream via Netflix subscription, presumably from those aiming to see if the movie was really as bad as people said. Spoiler, it was. Of course, nobody would ever confuse Kraven the Hunter for a Robert Eggers movie. Each of the director's films are cloaked with a unique atmosphere, and often don't feel like they've all the product of one vision. The dialogue alone, if it really uses 13th-century language, is going to put Werwulf in a class by itself when it comes to modern horror films. Let's just hope Taylor-Johnson can bring more pathos to these lines than those of Kraven. Werwulf is likely to be an incredible movie based on its director alone, and it may be just the thing to help launch Aaron Taylor-Johnson to a new level of stardom. The movie is set to release on Christmas Day in 2026, and we may not even have a new James Bond by then. Solve the daily Crossword
Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Next James Bond Latest Odds: 13 leading 007 candidates as Aaron Taylor-Johnson leads way
1 . Aaron Taylor-Johnson - 5/2 Aaron Taylor-Johnson had previously been favourite to become the next Bond for months, following news reports that he had agreed to play the iconic role. There's been silence since though, and the lack of an official announcement has cast doubt on his involvement - particularly since Amazon took over creative control of the franchaise. Best known for playing the title character in the 'Kick-Ass' films, Taylor-Johnson also starred opposite Brad Pitt in 'Bullet Train' and is soon to be seen in horror sequel '28 Years Later'. He's now the clear favourite for the first time in months - priced at 5/2 to step into 007's shoes. | Getty Images
NZ Herald
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Brainspotting: Danny Boyle's great return to the zombie apocalypse
The running dead: Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams in 28 Years Later, masterful film-making from an industry veteran. Photo / Supplied Sarah reviewed for the Sunday Star Times until 2019. After a career change to secondary school teaching, she now she works in alternative education with our most disadvantaged rangatahi. 28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle, is in cinemas now. You'd think we'd be a bit over zombies by now, with the proliferation of movies and TV series like The Walking Dead, The Last of Us, and the unkillable Living Dead film franchise. Even Minecraft had 'em. But those who remember the thrill of watching Cillian Murphy's dazed survivor wander along a deserted London in 2002's groundbreaking 28 Days Later will be excited that director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland have returned to helm a brilliant, blistering follow-up. (The non-Boyle 28 Weeks Later from 2007 is largely ignored by aficionados.) It's the beginning of a planned trilogy, with part two having been shot back to back with this first one, a film that could be read as a Brexit kind of post-apocalypse. In the three decades since humans were infected by the 'Rage' virus, Europe has regained control and is carrying on as normal. But Britain is still quarantined, its population eviscerated by the scourge of undead who roam the countryside naked and screeching. A small community of survivors live on the island of Lindisfarne, off the north-east coast, where they have adopted a medieval lifestyle of living off the land, drinking homebrew and taking archery lessons. A plaque in the dining hall pronounces: 'Fail we may but go we must.' So, on his 12th birthday, Spike (impressive newcomer Alfie Williams) heads with father Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) on a coming-of-age quest to get his 'first kills' on the mainland. But the excursion eventually leads Spike into dangerous territory to save the life of his sick mother (Jodie Comer). 28 Years Later is masterful film-making from an industry veteran. Boyle pushes the technological envelope by shooting the movie using a raft of iPhones attached to a rig and through the ingenuity of his regular cinematographer, Anthony Dod Mantle. The entire cast is superb, with an extraordinary performance from the tirelessly versatile Ralph Fiennes as a doctor who has survived on the mainland. The result is sensational: a hectic but controlled mélange of tones, styles and camera shots which create tension, emotion and thrill, underscored with a soundtrack that combines 90s-sounding drum 'n' bass as well as a terrifying reading of Rudyard Kipling's anti-war poem Boots. The film's extraordinary final moments are simultaneously revelatory, distasteful and intriguing. Thank goodness we don't have to wait another 23 years to resolve the cliffhanger: part two of the 28 Years trilogy, The Bone Temple, comes out in January. Rating out of five: ★★★★★
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Scotsman
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Next James Bond Odds Latest: Here are the 11 favourites for 007 role - as Scott Rose-Marsh and Aaron Pierre join frontunners
1 . Aaron Taylor-Johnson - 11/8 Aaron Taylor-Johnson had previously been favourite to become the next Bond for months, following news reports that he had agreed to play the iconic role. There's been silence since though, and the lack of an official announcement has cast doubt on his involvement - particularly since Amazon took over creative control of the franchaise. Best known for playing the title character in the 'Kick-Ass' films, Taylor-Johnson also starred opposite Brad Pitt in 'Bullet Train' and is soon to be seen in horror sequel '28 Years Later'. He's now back to the favourite at 11/8 to step into 007's shoes. | Getty Images for Sony Pictures
