POLL OF THE DAY: Do you think the new James Bond was a good choice? - YOUR VERDICT

According to The Sun, a source said: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.

“As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.”

In an exclusive poll for GB News membership readers, a majority (57 per cent) of the 570 voters thought the new James Bond was not a good choice, while just 32 per cent thought he was. 11 per cent said they did not know.

For months, fans of James Bond had been theorising as to who would step into the role and names such as Leo Woodall, Idris Elba, Barry Keoghan, Cillian Murphey, Paul Mescal and Henry Cavill were in the mix.

However, not all Bond fans were pleased with the choice.

Taking to their social media accounts, one fan fumed: “There are so many better options for James Bond than Aaron Taylor Johnson.

“Henry Cavill and Richard Madden would crush the role easily. John Boyega could be amazing if given the chance. What's Aaron Taylor Johnson's best role? Kickass? Quicksilver? That's awful man.”

“HENRY CAVILL WAS RIGHT HERE,” another exclaimed as a third noted: “Um, Henry Cavill, Idris Elba, Henry Golding, Dan Stevens, and Richard Armitage were right there!!”

One user explained: “I like him as an actor. Just don't see him as Bond. Henry Cavill is right there damn!”

“Not making Bond movies with Henry Cavill was such wasted potential. Sighhhhh,” as sixth quipped.

However, not all fans of Bond were left unhappy with the choice either, as one praised: “People crying for Henry Cavill and Idris Elba.

“The former has limited range. The latter is ancient. They have cooked so hard with this casting.”