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The Sun
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Taron Egerton breaks silence on James Bond rumours after being backed for 007 role
TARON Egerton has addressed James Bond rumours - after being backed to play the iconic secret agent. The 35-year-old Rocketman star has been long-linked to become the next 007. 4 4 4 Back in 2019, former Bond star Roger Moore's son Geoffrey backed Taron for the part. However, the Welsh actor said in a recent interview that he "wouldn't be good at" playing Bond. Speaking to Collider, Taron shared: "I don't think I'm a good choice for it, I think I'm too messy for that. "I really love James Bond and particularly Daniel Craig 's tenure, but I think I wouldn't be good at it. "I think there's so many cool, younger actors who would be great for it. "I think it would be wasted on me, probably." Taron has already tried his hand at playing a secret agent, starring in the Kingsman film franchise opposite Colin Firth. The first film follows his character, Gary "Eggsy" Unwin, being recruited into a secret spy organisation. Taron won a Golden Globe for portraying Elton John in 2019 musical drama Rocketman. More recently, he played the lead role in Apple TV+ drama series Smoke. Massive American film star becomes favourite to be next Bond girl as she is pals with new 007 director Daniel Craig, 57, starred as 007 in five James Bond films - making his final appearance in 2021's No Time To Die. His other instalments include Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015). Earlier this year, he reflected on the experience while appearing on on Italian chat show Che Tempo Che Fa. The actor said: "I still can't believe it, it was an honour. "But I can't take a step forward, get out of it, because it was an important part of my life." Aside from Taron, other names in the running reportedly include Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson and Tom Holland. While there is still speculation that Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 35, or Henry Cavill, 42, are also in the running - but with them both being over 30, it may rule them out. 4
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Taron Egerton responds to speculation he is in the running to be the next James Bond after Daniel Craig's exit
Taron Egerton has responded to speculation that he could be the next James Bond after Daniel Craig 's exit. Many A-list names have been thrown into the ring during the months of speculation about who will play 007 next following Amazon's takeover of the franchise. Rocketman star Taron, 35, has been rumoured to be in the running to be Bond as far back as 2019, with Sir Roger Moore 's son Geoffrey even backing him for the role. However, Taron has now dashed fans' hopes as he poured cold water on the idea, insisting he is too 'messy' to play the suave secret agent. 'I don't think I'm a good choice for it, I think I'm too messy for that,' he told Collider. 'I really love James Bond and particularly Daniel Craig's tenure, but I think I wouldn't be good at it. 'I think there's so many cool, younger actors who would be great for it, I think it would be wasted on me, probably.' Taron also acknowledged that taking on the Bond mantel is quite an undertaking and insisted nobody has actually approached him about the role. But he didn't rule out taking on another major commercial project as he revealed he wouldn't turn down a different opportunity, though remained coy about what that might be. Taron is arguably best-known for starring as Elton John in his biopic Rocketman while he is also well-recognised for taking on the leading role in the Kingsman franchise. Kingsman is a tongue-in-cheek movie series which parodies the common tropes found in spy movies, with Taron taking on the role of agent Gary 'Eggsy' Unwin. There have already been many months of speculation about who Amazon will choose as the next Bond after Daniel's final stint as 007 in 2021's No Time To Die. Last month, Coral Bookmakers reported seeing a strong wave of support behind Aaron with the British actor as the 9-4 favourite for the role. Theo was second best in the betting at 4-1, while Jack was backed at 5-1, while the betting site also have Superman star Henry Cavill, 42, with odds of 10-1. Coral's John Hill said: 'We've seen another strong wave of support behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson in our next James Bond betting. 'Although other names have been linked with the role in recent weeks. 'The British actor remains the man punters are backing to replace Daniel Craig.' According to odds from William Hill, Callum Turner, 35, also has support in the market for him to be cast as the next Bond as he is now just 7/2. Though the identity of Bond is yet to be announced, it has been confirmed that Dune director Denis Villeneuve has signed on to direct the untitled movie. The French-Canadian filmmaker, 57, will also serve as executive producer of the project alongside Tanya Lapointe. Amazon previously announced Amy Pascal and David Heyman as the film's producers, after the studio parted ways with longtime 007 caretakers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Amazon has completed a massive $8.5billion acquisition of MGM Studios, which included the James Bond franchise. They obtained full creative control of the 007 franchise with a deal they struck with Barbara and Michael, the kids of original James Bond producer, Albert R. Broccoli. Amazon reached an agreement with Barbara and Michael in March 2025, and while financial terms were not disclosed, it was rumored to be upwards of $1billion. Barbara and Michael had been overseeing the franchise since 1995, when their father ceded control of his Eon Productions company to them.
India.com
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
7 Hollywood Spy Thriller Movies To Watch
Zee Media Bureau Jul 10, 2025 When skilled CIA operative Court Gentry (codename 'Sierra Six') uncovers dark agency secrets, he becomes the target of a global manhunt led by unhinged ex-CIA mercenary Lloyd Hansen Salt (2010) is an action-thriller starring Angelina Jolie as Evelyn Salt, a CIA officer accused of being a Russian sleeper spy. The Kingsman franchise is a series of stylish British spy action films created by Matthew Vaughn, based on the comic books The Secret Service by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. The Mission: Impossible film franchise is a series of American action spy movies based on the 1966 television series of the same name. The films follow Ethan Hunt, a highly skilled secret agent played by Tom Cruise, who works for the Impossible Mission Force (IMF), a covert government agency tasked with handling dangerous global threats. In Tenet, a secret agent learns to reverse time to stop a future global catastrophe, battling a villain who can communicate with the future. Time flows forward and backward in a high-stakes sci-fi thriller. Set in the 1960s at the height of the Cold War, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. follows CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin, who are forced to team up on a mission to stop a mysterious criminal organization from using nuclear weapons to disrupt the fragile balance of power Read Next Story
UPI
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Taron Egerton tries to protect daughter in 'She Rides Shotgun'
1 of 3 | "She Rides Shotgun" arrives in theaters Aug. 1. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate July 2 (UPI) -- Lionsgate is previewing its action-thriller feature She Rides Shotgun, starring Taron Egerton. The Kingsman, Rocketman and Carry-On actor portrays Nate, a former prisoner who is trying to protect his daughter, 11-year-old Polly (Ana Sophia Hager), while the two of them evade Nate's "unrelenting enemies," according to an official synopsis. "Shy, precocious and wary of her father, Polly is swept up in Nate's dangerous plight as they flee to evade the corrupt sheriff and brutal leader of a gang who will stop at nothing to protect his criminal interests," the description reads. The trailer released Wednesday opens with Nate cutting Polly's hair. "Polly, from now on we're on our own. Dangerous men are coming for us. You're gonna have to do as I say. I want you to be brave and strong," he tells her. The preview shows the duo outrunning cops and Polly firing a gun to save her father's life. She Rides Shotgun premieres in theaters Aug. 1.
Geek Feed
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Why I'm Kind of Worried about Denis Villeneuve Directing the Next Bond Film
With Daniel Craig bowing out of the franchise, James Bond is primed for a reboot, and the search for a new Bond and a new director is on. According to Variety, Amazon MGM Studios has revealed that Denis Villeneuve ( Blade Runner 2049, Dune ) is officially going to direct the next entry, and it looks like Villeneuve himself is also pretty hyped for the job. He says: 'Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since 'Dr. No' with Sean Connery. I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory… I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor. Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.' While I have no doubt that Villeneuve will deliver a spectacle of a movie, I was hoping that the franchise would return back to its goofier roots—that's why I was rooting for Edgar Wright to land the job. For context, Bond movies were considered a bit like silly action films for decades with Bond going on missions against cartoonish villains with ridiculous technology—this point was brought home with the popularity of the Austin Powers franchise. With the rise of the Daniel Craig era though, the Bond films had embraced a more serious aesthetic—not unlike the Bourne franchise that was running alongside it. So far a while the Craig version of Bond took itself very seriously. They were still spectacle action movies, but the goofiness of the gadgets and villains was kind of toned down. Now going back to Villeneuve, I'm sure that he has something very stylistic in mind, but his movies have been very serious—something I think that Bond has had more than enough of over the past decade. Even the Kingsman franchise tried to bring goofiness back to the action spy genre, but that eventually tapered off. Who knows, maybe Villeneuve has something in store that will surprise all of us, but I'm sure that his fans who are going to be lining up for the film are going to be looking for something that is specifically his brand of cinema. I'd imagine they'd be annoyed if Villeneuve was suddenly all fun and colorful. For now, no release date has been set for the next Bond , but I wish Villeneuve the best; and hopefully he has the same idea to make Bond a bit more fun again.
