Taron Egerton Just Noped Out of Being Bond: "Too Messy," Says the Kingsman Star
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Taron Egerton's ruled himself out of being the next James Bond, claiming he's "too messy" for the role, which is either wonderfully self-aware or a genius bit of misdirection. In other news, Denis Villeneuve (Dune) is directing the next Bond film, so get ready for some visually stunning espionage!
Right, so everyone's been banging on about Taron Egerton, our boy from *Kingsman* and *Rocketman*, being the next 007. Turns out, he's politely declined the shaken-not-stirred martini, reckons he's just not Bond material. Fair enough, eh?
According to an interview with Collider (cheers to IGN South Africa for spotting it!), Egerton thinks he's “too messy” for the role. Messy? Like, forgets-where-he-parked-the-Aston-Martin messy? Spills-his-vodka-martini-on-the-villain messy? We need details, Taron!
He's a massive Bond fan, especially digging Daniel Craig's run. But here's the kicker: Egerton reckons there are loads of younger, cooler actors who'd be a better fit. "I think it would be wasted on me, probably," he said. Now, that's either genuine humility or the ultimate reverse psychology move. Either way, points for honesty.
It's a fair point, though, isn't it? Bond is a bloody *commitment*. Years of your life, consumed by espionage and exploding pens. Craig had a good innings, but even he looked a bit knackered by the end of it. (No Time To Die, indeed!)
Now, before you start weeping into your shaken-not-stirred, Egerton *did* hint he's up for a more “commercial” role down the line. So, maybe we'll see him in a high-octane blockbuster that doesn't require him to save the world every Tuesday. Perhaps he'll finally grace the world of gaming with his talent. (Imagine Egerton voicing the next great RPG protagonist... just a thought!).
Speaking of the future of Bond, Amazon MGM Studios (now in charge, apparently) have tapped Denis Villeneuve – yeah, the *Dune* dude – to direct the next film. Villeneuve directing Bond? That's like giving Q Branch a serious upgrade. Expect some visually stunning gadgets and existential monologues between explosions, I reckon. But it makes you wonder... What kind of Bond is Villeneuve going to give us? Is he going to attempt to bring some of the darkness and depth he crafted in Dune and Blade Runner 2049? Or will we get more of a fun action romp?
So, the search for the next Bond continues. And while some suggest the next Bond may come from unexpected sources, at least one thing is clear: Taron Egerton isn't your man. But fear not, there are more than enough actors chomping at the bit to take up the mantle of 007.
Tags: James Bond, Taron Egerton, Denis Villeneuve, Film, Gaming Crossover
Original article: IGN South Africa