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.
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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.
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.
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