The race in Denis Villeneuve 007 is underway, but Taron Egerton bowed.
The actor, known for his roles in the Victory Films and like Elton John RocketCan have been considered a favorite of James Bond after the brothers-in-law, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson officially submitted Amazon’s rights this year. He is young, in good shape and British, proved that he could play a great spy – why not?
“I think I’m too messy for that,” said Egerton Collider Tuesday. “I think I’m not [the right fit]- I really love James Bond and in particular the mandate of Daniel Craig. »»
“But I think I would not be good in this area,” he continued, “and I think there are so many cool and younger actors who would be great for that. I think it would be wasted on me, probably.”
Egerton added that the role would be “completely a business” at this stage of his career. “As far as I know, no one asks me to do it. But also, it may not be quite the thing that would make me the happiest,” he said, referring to the restrictive nature of the link. “It somehow consumes your life, a role like that.”
In an interview in 2023, Egerton said that it was his weight that discouraged him from Bond’s task. “I have always had trouble with my weight,” he said in an interview with The telegraph. “”[Bond] It’s a bit like being a brand ambassador and being an actor. And it could be really fun in the microcosm, but I’m sure I have read that Barbara Broccoli said it was a 15 -year commitment. “”
Rumors always run on who will be called to take over from Daniel Craig after Dune Director Villeneuve was confirmed to lead the next era of the James Bond franchise.
“I grew up watching James Bond films with my father,” the Canadian spoke in a statement after the news was announced. “I am an unconditional fan of Bond. For me, it is a sacred territory. I intend to honor tradition and open the way for many new missions to come. ”
The Hollywood Reporter Recently, thrown an in -depth overview of the director’s portfolio to decide if he is the right man for work.
