Taron Egerton to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 35-year-old James Bond from Wales?
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Is Egerton set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Taron Egerton.

UPDATE 26/12/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to Cardiff wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Taron Egerton become the Seventh James Bond?

Egerton’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Eddie the Eagle (2016), Legend (2015) and Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Egerton now is – what next?

Three reasons Taron Egerton would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 35-year-old Welsh?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Egerton.
  3. It would give Taron Egerton a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Egerton To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Wednesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Taron Egerton for James Bond.

“His name is Egerton. Taron Egerton!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 25, 2024
“He was perfect as Eddie Edwards in Eddie the Eagle, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 25, 2024
“A Welsh James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 25, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Egerton has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 25, 2024

Rumors about Taron Egerton stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?

Do you think Taron Egerton should be the next James Bond?

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