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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MacGyver (2016)
Youthful reboot for the handy secret agent Year: 2016-2021 Certificate: 12 Watch now on 5 (Ch5) Like the MacGyver of the 1980s, the secret agent at the centre of this reboot series solves problems with science, not guns. Lucas Till plays the younger MacGyver, bringing some golden retriever energy to the role after making his name in teen shows, including Hannah Montana. In this reimagining, Angus 'Mac' MacGyver is a 20-something good guy with a swiss army knife and a gentle twinkle in his eye who is tasked by a secret government agency with missions to save lives and prevent catastrophes. The show is soft-centred, wholesome stuff that might lack charisma but is super-charged with fun as MacGyver solves problems with whatever is in front of him - paper clips, gum and duct tape being especially handy. (Five series)
The Sun
30-07-2025
- 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
