Don’t expect Taron Egerton to play 007 instead of Daniel Craig.
Egerton, one of British film’s leading young actors who starred in films such as Rocketman and Kingsman, has long been rumored as a possible successor to the role of James Bond.
In a new red carpet interview Australian/New Zealand varietyHowever, Egerton insisted that he did not consider himself an iconic spy.
“I don’t think I’m fit to be James Bond,” he said. “I never felt like that was me.
Egerton went on to say, “I think there are great candidates for it, and I think it’s obviously a huge film institution. I don’t want to dismiss that as a thing. I just feel like my path isn’t as grand, it’s not as idealized.”
This isn’t the first time Egerton has dismissed Bond’s story.
he said. collider In a 2025 interview, he said he didn’t think he was a good fit for this new take on Amazon’s iconic series.
When asked if he would throw his hat into the ring for the role, Egerton replied: “No. And I don’t think I’m right for the role. I think I’m too dirty for that.”
Additionally, he added that he loves the character and especially Daniel Craig’s tenure. But I don’t think this role is for me, and I think there are a lot of cool, young actors who would be perfect for this role. I think it would probably be a waste for me. ”
Egerton hit the red carpet as Tropfest returned to Sydney’s Centennial Park on Sunday, February 22nd.
This year’s Tropfest has an extremely star-studded jury, including Egerton, Avatar and Titanic director James Cameron (appearing virtually), Australian director Danny Philippou, Succession star Sarah Snook, internationally acclaimed producer Bruna Papandrea, and pioneering Indigenous director Dylan River alongside President Margot Robbie.
Leanne Mackesy (Sydney, New South Wales) won for her film Crescendo, which the jury described as “absolutely perfect”.