Aaron Taylor-Johnson continued to make a strong case to be the next Bond, as he put on a typically handsome display at the 2024 MTV European Music Awards at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
The actor, 34, looked poised to over the role of 007 from Daniel Craig, looking more suave than ever in a tailored burgundy suit.
The Marvel star teamed it with a coordinating shirt of the exact same shade, left partially unʙuттoned to flash a glimpse of his chest.
Aaron added patent leather loafers and several layered gold necklaces and rings to match his hoop earrings and chunky chain bracelet.
And seemingly referencing his standing as the favourite to step into the most famous spy’s shoes, he drew attention to his Omega Seamaster watch – the style worn by James Bond in every film since 1995.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson continued to make a strong case to be the next Bond, as he put on a typically handsome display at the 2024 MTV European Music Awards at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena
The actor, 34, looked poised to over the role of 007 from Daniel Craig , looking more suave than ever in a tailored burgundy suit
The Marvel star teamed it with a coordinating shirt of the exact same shade, left partially unʙuттoned to flash a glimpse of his chest
Following Daniel’s final outing in 2021’s No Time To Die, Aaron has emerged as the frontrunner to get his own licence to kill in the next Bond film.
The Bullet Train star has reportedly been formally offered the chance to play the British spy, with sources claiming bosses have already taken extraordinary lengths to secure him for four movies.
Producer Barbara Broccoli is not considering anyone else, according to insiders, who have claimed costume fittings for Aaron are already underway, with execs hoping he will lead the franchise into a new age with a ‘fantasy’ twist.
‘It is all in the details and agents and lawyers are going through all the red tape and how many movies Aaron will sign up for. It is currently looking to be a three-picture deal with the option of a fourth.
‘They have done all the fittings, they have the haircut they have in mind for him, and he’s already in tremendous shape.
‘Barbara Broccoli and the rest of the producers are going to make a huge deal out of the announcement.’
Aaron was coy when questioned previously about the rumours, previously telling Numero magazine in March: ‘I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role. I take it as a great compliment.’
Rita Ora has made history as the first person to host the MTV European Music Awards for the third time this year, held at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
Aaron added patent leather loafers and several layered gold necklaces and rings to match his hoop earrings and chunky chain bracelet
And seemingly referencing his standing as the favourite to step into the most famous spy’s shoes, he drew attention to his Omega Seamaster watch – the style worn by James Bond in every film since 1995
Following Daniel’s final outing in 2021’s No Time To Die, Aaron has emerged as the frontrunner to get his own licence to kill in the next Bond film
The Bullet Train star has reportedly been formally offered the chance to play the British spy, with sources claiming bosses have already taken extraordinary lengths to secure him for four movies
Producer Barbara Broccoli is not considering anyone else, according to insiders, who have claimed costume fittings for Aaron are already underway, with execs hoping he will lead the franchise into a new age with a ‘fantasy’ twist
It comes after organisers were forced to cancel last year’s event in Paris due to security fears amid the Israel and Hamas war.
Taylor Swift leads the 2024 nominations with seven nods, while Raye, Shawn Mendes and Teddy Swims will be performing to the huge crowd of 20,000 fans.
During the show host Rita will also reportedly pay tribute to late pal and One Direction star Liam Payne, following the singer’s tragic death aged 31 last month.
The One Direction singer fell 45ft from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur H๏τel in Buenos Aires.
A source claimed the tribute could range from a musical performance of Liam’s hits to a video looking back at his time in showbiz.
They told The Sun: ‘In the coming days they will start drawing up official plans. Officially Rita is yet to be announced, but she is hosting this year’s awards and will be involved in whatever MTV decides to do’.
‘She and Liam have been close for years and grew in the industry together. Obviously she is devastated by his pᴀssing’.
Pop superstar Taylor, who already has 15 MTV EMAs to her name, is up for Best Artist, Best Video, Best Pop, Best Live and Biggest Fans. She is also up for Best Collaboration for her single Fortnight with Post Malone, which has also scored a nod in the Best Video category for her 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department.
Rita Ora has made history as the first person to host the MTV European Music Awards for the third time this year, at the star-studded ceremony held at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena
During the show host Rita will also reportledy pay tribute to late pal and One Direction star Liam Payne , following the singer’s tragic death aged 31 last month (pictured 2018)
Taylor Swift (pictured) leads the 2024 nominations with seven nods, while Raye , Shawn Mendes and Teddy Swims will be performing to the huge crowd of 20,000 fans
Yet she faces stiff compeтιтion on the night as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli xcx and Sabrina Carpenter all scored five nominations each, appearing in categories such as Best Song, Best Video and Best Artist.
Closely following with four nominations each are Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, LISA, plus first-time nominees Chappell Roan and Tyla.
There are 19 nominees have the chance to score their first ever MTV EMA at this year’s show, including: Kehlani and Tinashe in the Best R&B category, Disclosure and Fred Again.. for Best Electronic, Fontaines D.C. for Best Alternative, The Last Dinner Party for Best New and BTS’ Jimin for Best K-Pop, which marks his first nomination as a solo artist.
Elsewhere, MTV Push’s finest battle it out in the Best Push category, which features Flyana Boss, Laufey, Shaboozey, The Warning, Victoria Monét, as well as LE SSERAFIM and Teddy Swims, who are also up for Best New.
With the MTV EMAs headed to Manchester, there is even more anticipation in store for fans in the city, as Liam Gallagher goes head to head with Bon Jovi, Coldplay, Green Day, Kings of Leon, Lenny Kravitz and The Killers in the Best Rock category.
Speaking ahead of the event host Rita said: ‘I’m over the moon that I get to be back with my MTV family hosting the EMAs for the third time!
‘The EMAs stage has become like another home for me, and this year’s show in Manchester is going to be absolutely incredible!
Taylor faces stiff compeтιтion on the night as Ariana Grande , Billie Eilish , Charli xcx (left) and Sabrina Carpenter (right) all scored five nominations each
Closely following with four nominations each are Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, LISA, plus first-time nominees Chappell Roan (pictured) and Tyla
‘We’ve got an amazing lineup of music performances and plenty of surprises in store. We’re all ‘mad fer it!’.’
One of the biggest global music events celebrates the world’s most iconic artists, bringing fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network in nearly 150 countries.
The 2024 MTV EMAs will broadcast at 9pm GMT Sunday, November 10 on MTV UK, Channel 5 and Pluto TV.
The awards, sponsored by Cetaphil for Sensitive Skin and Paramount+, will be available on demand on Paramount+ from November 12.
MTV EMAs 2024: The WINNERS
BEST SONG
Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
Beyoncé – TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso – WINNER
BEST VIDEO
Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
Charli xcx – 360
Eminem – Houdini
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight – WINNER
BEST ARTIST
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Post Malone
RAYE
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift – WINNER
BEST COLLABORATION
Charli xcx & Billie Eilish – Guess featuring Billie Eilish
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN
Peso Pluma, Anitta – BELLAKEO
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight – WINNER
BEST NEW
Ayra Starr
Benson Boone – WINNER
Chappell Roan
LE SSERAFIM
Teddy Swims
The Last Dinner Party
Tyla
BEST POP
Ariana Grande – WINNER
Billie Eilish
Camila Cabello
Charli xcx
Dua Lipa
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
BEST AFROBEATS
Asake
Ayra Starr
Burna Boy
Rema
Tems
Tyla – WINNER
BEST ROCK
Bon Jovi
Coldplay
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Lenny Kravitz
Liam Gallagher – WINNER
The Killers
BEST LATIN
Anitta
Bad Bunny
KAROL G
Peso Pluma – WINNER
Rauw Alejandro
Shakira
BEST K-POP
Jimin – WINNER
Jung Kook
LE SSERAFIM
LISA
NewJeans
Stray Kids
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Fontaines D.C.
Hozier
Imagine Dragons – WINNER
Lana Del Rey
Twenty One Pilots
YUNGBLUD
BEST ELECTRONIC
Calvin Harris – WINNER
David Guetta
Disclosure
DJ Snake
Fred Again..
Swedish House Mafia
BEST HIP-HOP
Central Cee
Eminem – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott
BEST R&B
Travis Scott
Kehlani
SZA
Tinashe
Tyla – WINNER
USHER
Victoria Monét
BEST LIVE
Adele
Coldplay
Doja Cat
RAYE
Taylor Swift – WINNER
Travis Scott
BEST PUSH
Ayra Starr
Chappell Roan
Coco Jones
Flyana Boss
Jessie Murph
Laufey
LE SSERAFIM – WINNER
Mark Ambor
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
The Warning
Victoria Monét
BIGGEST FANS
Anitta
Ariana Grande
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan
Charli xcx
Katy Perry
LISA – WINNER
Nicki Minaj
Sabrina Carpenter
Shawn Mendes
Taylor Swift
MTV EMA 2024 BEST REGIONAL ACT NOMINEES
BEST UK & IRELAND ACT
Central Cee
Charli xcx
Chase & Status
Dua Lipa
Hozier
RAYE – WINNER
