Actor Taron Egerton has taken himself out of the running as the next actor to play James Bond. Speaking to Total Film, Egerton said he believes the producers have already found someone, though if they have, no announcements have been made so far. But what is known is that Egerton will not play the character in the inevitable next James Bond film.
“It’s not me,” Egerton said. He went on to say that he was “never part of the conversations,” adding that he never met with the series producers, the Broccolis. He’s a fan of the series, though, and plans to watch the future James Bond films with whoever takes the role next after Daniel Craig ended his run with No Time To Die.
“They’ve never enquired about me. I’ve just never been one of the guys that they’re looking at. I just don’t think I’m the right person for that. I think there’s much, much, much better candidates for that role than me. But, you know, I’d be a very willing audience member. They’re brilliant films.”