Shirtless Taron Egerton recreates iconic Bond scene as he emerges from the sea with swimsuit-clad Baywatch star girlfriend Brooks Nader amid his bid for 007 role

Taron Egerton looked ready for Bond as he emerged from the sea with his stunning young girlfriend Brooks Nader on his arm, amid his bid to be named the next 007.

Those close to the typically private 36-year-old actress were stunned by her PDA-filled display with Brooks, 29, revealed by the Daily Mail last month.

Insiders have questioned whether the amorous make-out session in California was actually a ploy to boost her chances of being chosen for the role by taking photos with the model, after it was claimed she was on the list of candidates to replace Daniel Craig.

While some even suggested that his new relationship was a ‘show’, Taron and Brooks are now double-crossed. another romantic show.

Taron was photographed holding hands with Brooks as they emerged from the water in Bondi, Sydney, just like Daniel in the unforgettable Casino Royale beach scene.

Taron opted for navy blue swimming shorts instead of tight briefs and showed off his incredibly ripped torso as he went shirtless for the dip.

His muscular physique and ready-to-be Bond girl partner make him a candidate for the coveted role, which has been in contention ever since Daniel announced his departure.

Those close to the typically private star were stunned by her latest PDA-filled display with Brooks, revealed by the Daily Mail last month.

Brooks, who is currently filming the £30million Baywatch remake and plays a lifeguard called Selene, is being touted as the next Pamela Anderson after she was spotted filming in a red swimsuit.

This week, she wore an equally sexy, plunging black swimsuit with studded detail as she frolicked in the sea with Taron.

Brooks’ hair was wet from swimming, slicked back from her makeup-free face, and she wore black glasses and earrings.

Brooks is a shameless self-promoter whose catchphrase is ‘Naked Ambition’ and has 1.8 million followers and counting.

Footage of them kissing last month left many asking if Taron had unknowingly found himself at the center of LaLaLand’s latest ‘show’; A term in the early days of Hollywood that referred to two stars who each used a romantic entanglement to boost their profiles.

It was revealed at the time that the couple’s possible matchmaker was none other than Lauren Sanchez, who introduced the couple to Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos at her star-studded wedding in Venice last June.

Lauren then arranged a ‘suitable date’ for them at the end of March.

A source told the Mail On Sunday: ‘Brooks has wanted to meet a celebrity for a very long time. He wanted to be in a power couple.’

The candid photos were taken over three days.

The duo went to the movies on Friday night to watch Project Hail Mary, America’s No. 1 movie, and then had dinner at Giorgio Baldi, the famous Santa Monica restaurant loved by stars like Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins.

Taron was photographed emerging from the water holding hands with Brooks, 29, in Bondi, Sydney; just like in Daniel’s unforgettable Casino Royale beach scene.

Taron had a sun-kissed tan during his beach look

Insiders have questioned whether his lovey-dovey moment was actually a ploy to increase his chances of being selected for the role by meeting the model, after it was claimed he was on the list of candidates to replace Daniel Craig.

While some even suggested his new relationship was a ‘show’, Taron and Brooks have now countered that talk with another romantic stunt

Taron was photographed emerging from the water holding hands with Brooks, 29, in Bondi, Sydney; just like in Daniel’s unforgettable Casino Royale beach scene.

They looked at every inch of the hot Hollywood couple

Brooks (pictured) is currently filming the £30 million Baywatch remake and plays a lifeguard called Selene, who is being touted as the next Pamela Anderson in her iconic red swimsuit.

Taron owns a house in the seaside suburb, which he is believed to have bought when the Kingsman movies were released.

Last month the couple were spotted at Shutters On The Beach, a luxury five-star hotel overlooking the ocean, with rooms starting from £750 a night.

An eyewitness said: ‘The funny thing was they were sitting on the balcony drinking cocktails.

‘They were kissing and hugging and then a random fan walked up to take a photo and handed the camera to Taron to take a photo.

‘The person didn’t know who he was but he was the person they wanted to photograph even though he was much more famous and successful on social media.’

A source said: ‘She walks around everywhere in her red swimsuit so it doesn’t surprise me that the person recognized her and not her. They went out and kissed in front of the hotel.

‘It was a bit strange. You never see people act like this. ‘They were either in their own world and didn’t really care, or maybe they knew there was a photographer there.’

The couple then walked to the Capo steak restaurant near the hotel.

A producer who worked with Taron told MoS: ‘When I heard them walking to dinner it set off warning bells for me. Nobody’s walking in Los Angeles. Without stopping.

‘At the gym you just walk on the treadmill. If you leave one place and it’s a block away from the next place, you get in the car.’

Taron opted for navy blue swimming shorts instead of tight briefs and showed off his incredibly ripped torso as he went shirtless for the dip.

This week, she wore an equally sexy, plunging black swimsuit with studded detail for some fun in the sea with Taron.

Brooks’ hair was wet from swimming, slicked behind her makeup-free face, and she wore a pair of dark glasses and earrings.

Calls to the couple’s representatives went unanswered at the time, but this certainly wouldn’t be the first time two gorgeous Hollywood stars have used ‘romance’ to bolster their profiles.

Taron’s display of macho masculinity certainly won’t hurt his chances of becoming the next 007.

He also has a movie coming out on Netflix on April 24; It’s a survival thriller called Apex, in which he plays a serial killer hunting a rock climber (Charlize Theron) in the Australian outback.

Meanwhile, Brooks’ social media profile has exploded since the photos emerged; in fact, Brooks has become one of the most sought-after names in X among Americans.

The one-time beauty queen of Baton Rouge, Louisiana has always been open about using media and social media to get maximum coverage.

Her long climb to fame began in 2019, when she beat out 10,000 women to be featured in Sports Illustrated; She appeared regularly in the magazine and was the magazine’s swimsuit cover star in 2023.

These days, she’s the star of Love Thy Nader, a D-list reality TV show on streaming platform Hulu that also stars her equally cool sisters Mary Holland, Sarah Jane and Grace Ann.

The foursome live in a mansion in New York, and the series was recently renewed for a second season. This season is set to premiere later this year and critics have dubbed it the ‘poor man’s Kardashians’.

It’s not yet known whether her connection to Taron made the arrangement, but her open display of love for Taron won’t hurt the promotion of the series.