Sam Taylor-Johnson addresses rumours her husband will be new James Bond

Sam Taylor-Johnson has addressed speculation that her husband Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to be the next actor to play James Bond, saying: “Carry on speculating. He’d be great.”

It was widely reported earlier this month that Eon Productions have offered Aaron Taylor-Johnson a contract to replace Daniel Craig as 007.

Appearing onSam Taylor-Johnson responded to the host’s questions by joking that the rumours should be about her. “You mean that I might direct a Bond film?” she said. “The first woman director.”