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Why Taron Egerton Says He Won't Be Next James Bond
JUL 30 – Taron Egerton, 35, says he is not suited for James Bond and prefers to pursue diverse roles while younger actors are considered for the iconic post-Daniel Craig role.
- Taron Egerton told Collider he’s 'too messy' to play James Bond, ruling himself out of the role, with no specific date mentioned in the source.
- Earlier this year, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson ceded control to Amazon MGM Studios, which announced Denis Villeneuve as Bond 26 director and is now searching for the next 007.
- At 35, Egerton said he thinks he’s too messy for the part and noted nobody has asked him about playing Bond, calling it a massive undertaking.
- Casting odds show Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland and Harris Dickinson at 5/1, while Taron Egerton's odds are 66/1, down from 50/1 last Friday.
- As producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman join, Amazon MGM Studios is set to shepherd the next Bond franchise, expected to lead multiple films.
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