• The thrilling hunt for the next James Bond may be drawing to an end soon.
• “Bullet Train” star Aaron Taylor-Johnson seems to have emerged as a front-runner for the 007 role previously occupied by Daniel Craig, according to news reports.
• The 32-year-old “Avengers: Age of Ultron” actor has reportedly met with Bond producer Barbara Broccoli — and even had a secret audition last year, according to the Daily Mail.
• A source told Puck News via the Daily Mail that while the screen test went “very well,” nothing has been officially confirmed.

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